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Eight Busted In Parking Fraud Scheme As Official Placard Abuse Rolls Right Along


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Jake Offenhartz

Published Jun 4, 2019

Modified Jun 4, 2019


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A "temporary parking permit" created by a retired police officer
via @placardabuse

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Jake Offenhartz

Published Jun 4, 2019

Modified Jun 4, 2019


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