What 'annoys' me is someone demanding a 'solution' from an elected official (who happens to be a sheriff's deputy and is quite likely being truthful in his recollection about the kid) to a problem when he knows "there is no rectifying it.".  You are a mere pimple on the body politic with that sort of argument.  

 Using the word 'claims' implies that Mr. Pishioneri is lying, as you know very well.  This detracts from your credibility, not his.