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More Graffiti Arrests Released- Thursday, April 10, 2008 New Castle- On Wednesday, April 9th, at approximately 4:45 p.m. the Troop 6 Commander was traveling on Route 1 in the area of Route 273 when he witnessed subjects placing graffiti on the Route 1 overpass. The Trooper stopped and confronted two subjects- male juveniles (one 16-years-old from Bear and one 17-years-old also from Bear). The Troop 6 Captain told both subjects to cease their actions at which the two graffiti bandits fled on foot. A second Trooper arrived on scene, and upon observing this second officer, they again ran away. A foot chase ensued and the spray painters were taken into custody. The suspects were transported back to Troop 6 for processing. They were both charged with the following misdemeanor offenses: Possession of Graffiti Tools, Resisting Arrest, Conspiracy 3rd and Graffiti. The boys were each released on $2,000.00 unsecured bail. Darrell Cole, of DelDOT’s public relations, advises his agency spends approximately $200,000 to clean up graffiti as it pertains to DelDOT’s infrastructure. This number is comprised of man-power and materials. The public is again advised the Delaware State Police takes a zero-tolerance stance on graffiti related crimes. Cpl/1 Jeff Whitmarsh says, “These investigations will not be handled with a ‘please don’t do it again’ approach. Any graffiti suspects identified will absolutely be charged with all of the applicable offenses.” |
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