August 13, 2009

LA PLATA, Md. (WUSA) -- Judge Robert Nalley says he let the air out of a woman's tire when she parked in his assigned space. The woman says she's upset.

"I was almost in tears," said Jean Washington.

She says that because of construction, she's been parking along the street for a few weeks.

But when she parked there Monday, "One of the security guards said to me, 'Jean, someone from holding called over and said Judge Nalley flattened your tire,'" said Washington.

Washington says she thought the restricted parking signs were meant for visitors. They are not. Those who park there have a permit.

"The only warning that I got was that my tire was flattened," Washington said.

Judge Robert Nalley has not apologized, and he wouldn't go on camera, but he talked with 9 NEWS NOW before walking to his vehicle.

He said when other cars have parked in his spot, he left notes. But decided against it this time.

He said, "Notes are not terribly effective. Letting air out of tires is."

Washington says she wants the judge held responsible for his actions. The La Plata Police Chief says he's still investigating the incident, and does not know whether there will be any charges.

Lindsey Mastis
9NEWS NOW

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