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Five Graffiti Taggers Arrested
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, March 25th, 2013
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department A Fillmore Patrol deputy was on routine patrol in the area of A Street and Third Street, when he saw Carlos Mejia using a “paint marker” to graffiti his moniker on a city park bench. Mejia was arrested for the vandalism and possession of a graffiti tool and transported to the Fillmore Police department for processing. While at the station, the deputy learned Mejia had done more graffiti in the area of the Sespe Bridge. The deputy went to the bridge to photograph the graffiti for his investigation. When the deputy walked into the area of the Sespe Bridge and riverbed area, he discovered four male juveniles who had used spray paint to graffiti the support columns of the bridge. Two of the juveniles used spray paint to graffiti, while the other two were “look-outs.” All four juveniles were arrested and transported to the Fillmore Police Department. Carlos Mejia was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail – PTDF for Vandalism and possession of graffiti tools. Two Male Juveniles were cited and released to their parents for conspiracy, vandalism, and trespassing. Two Male Juveniles were cited and released to their parents for conspiracy and trespassing. Nature of Incident: Five Graffiti Taggers Arrested Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). |
