A dad was arrested after he reportedly called ‘18 or 19 times’ in under an hour to complain about his son’s homework.
In Oxford, Ohio, a father’s frustration over his son’s homework led to an unusual legal case.
Adam Sizemore, overwhelmed by what he perceived as excessive homework, repeatedly contacted both his son’s school and local police. Then, his actions ultimately led to his arrest.
Father’s repeated complaints lead to arrest
Adam Sizemore’s frustration with the amount of homework assigned to his son led him to incessantly call Kramer Elementary School. Then, he also contacted local authorities repeatedly.
According to reports, Sizemore made approximately 18 calls to police dispatch in a short period, which was deemed disruptive.
Additionally, Sizemore’s calls to the school, led by Principal Jason Merz, were initially ignored.
This prompted him to escalate his complaints to law enforcement. Detective Sergeant Adam Price described the situation.
He said: “He called dispatch 18 times, which was disruptive. This is a K-5 school, so there is not an abnormal amount of homework.”
Sizemore’s behavior escalated further when he left a voicemail demanding that the police chief visit his home personally.
In recorded messages, Sizemore expressed his frustration, saying, “He can come to my f****** house. I pay for him. He can come to my house.”
Charges and legal consequences for Sizemore after being accused
Sizemore’s persistent calls and threats led to his arrest for telecommunications harassment and menacing.
He was charged with two first-degree misdemeanors for telecommunications harassment.
Additionally, he faced a fourth-degree misdemeanor for menacing.
The charges reflect his disruptive and threatening behavior toward both the school and police.
Sizemore, who has denied most of the accusations against him, explained his actions.
He said: “I’m a single dad of a boy and a girl and I’m just trying to do the best I can and that’s all I can do. People make mistakes.”
He now faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine for each harassment charge.
Additionally, he could receive a $250 fine and up to 30 days in jail for the menacing charge.
Then, Sizemore was booked into Butler County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 28.
Additionally Adam Sizemore’s case serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of letting frustration lead to disruptive behavior.
While his concerns about his son’s homework were genuine, his approach to resolving them resulted in significant legal trouble.
In short, this situation highlights the importance of addressing grievances through appropriate channels to avoid similar legal issues.