Man Barricades Sacramento Street to Stop Crime
May 1st, 2022The city only responded… After someone took action to stop the insanity:
Now posted on the barriers is an order from code enforcement to stop blocking the street by Monday.
Via: Fox40:
A part of Railroad Drive in Sacramento is effectively closed to the public.
“I let them know, ‘Hey, the game is over. We’re taking back our street,” said Rich Eaton, who barricaded the road.
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“I paid some homeless people some money so they would leave. I fed them; I took care of them and helped them and when Railroad Drive was cleared. I put up barriers,” Eaton said.
Eaton said he is aware he barricaded a public street and the issue of doing so.
He said he has reached out to city officials on all levels including the mayor, city manager, and police chief to try to resolve the situation, with no response. That was until Wednesday.
“Do I want to be here doing this? No. Do I want to sleep on my roof armed with a shotgun to protect my assets? No I don’t.”
Eaton acknowledged the fact he is not allowed to block a public roadway but he believes there is no other options left.
“This is not in any way against the homeless or homeless people in need. We are fighting the criminal element and the city refuses to help us.”
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Now posted on the barriers is an order from code enforcement to stop blocking the street by Monday. Eaton said he plans to be there Monday to see where things go from here.
