Delaware State Police
News Release

State Police Continue Fight Against Graffiti with Four New Arrests

Released- Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Newark- On Monday night, May 5th, Troopers responded to the area of Harmony Road and Ruthar Drive for the report of subjects spray-painting the railroad overpass.

Officers arrived on the scene and observed four subjects in the act of defacing the aforementioned structure. As the Troopers approached the suspects, they all ran away on foot. The defendants apparently were aware that the police were catching up to them so abandoned the ‘running idea’ and made a feeble attempt to hide by concealing themselves in some bushes. They were caught. The suspects were found to have been in possession of twelve (12) cans of spray paint.

The subjects were all identified as male juveniles- ages 15, 16, 16, 17- residing at various addresses on University Avenue in New Castle. They were each charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd (misdemeanor), Graffiti (misdemeanor), Conspiracy 3rd (misdemeanor), Possession of Graffiti Tools (misdemeanor) and Resisting Arrest (misdemeanor).

The subjects were all arraigned and turned back over to their parents’ custody.

Anyone with information pertaining to graffiti cases can call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333. On line tip submissions in regards to graffiti can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm.