LEAGUE CITY, Texas (CW39) – Four juveniles are facing felony criminal mischief charges after investigators said they damaged part of Magnolia Creek Golf Club while riding e-bikes on the course without permission earlier this month. League City police announced Tuesday that all four juveniles had been taken into custody following an investigation into the incident, which left the golf course with more than $5,000 in damage. Authorities credited community members who shared video evidence with helping detectives identify those involved. While the juveniles have since been released to their parents, police say the case serves as a reminder that riding motorized vehicles on private property without permission can have costly consequences.
What to know
- Four juveniles were taken into custody July 28.
- Police said the case stems from damage reported at Magnolia Creek Golf Club on July 16.
- Investigators said individuals rode e-bikes on the course without permission the night before.
- The golf course sustained more than $5,000 in damage, according to police.
- All four juveniles were released to their parents after being taken into custody.
What happened at the golf course?
According to the League City Police Department, officers responded to Magnolia Creek Golf Club on July 16 after damage to the course was discovered from the previous evening.
Investigators said people had ridden e-bikes across the golf course without permission, leaving behind damage that was later estimated at more than $5,000. Police launched an investigation to determine who was responsible.
How were the juveniles identified?
After reviewing the case, detectives identified four juveniles they believe were responsible for the damage and filed felony criminal mischief charges.
On Tuesday, July 28, all four juveniles were taken into custody before later being released to their parents. The League City Police Department thanked residents who provided video evidence during the investigation…