[Vision2020] PR - Multiple Vandalisms

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
Administration
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p    |  208-883-7006
e    |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
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PRESS RELEASE
Multiple Vandalisms

August 6, 2015 (Moscow, Idaho) - On Wednesday, August 5, 2015, after 10:00 p.m., officers began responding to multiple reports of vehicle and business windows being shot by BB gun projectiles. Vandalism reports continued throughout the evening of August 5 and into the morning hours of Thursday, August 6, 2015.  The following property owners have reported door and/or window glass panel damage:


*       Hastings, 2230 West Pullman Road

*       Joann Fabrics, 1730 West Pullman Road

*       McDonalds, 1404 West Pullman Road

*       Wendy's, 1030 West Pullman Road

*       Arby's, 150 Peterson Drive

*       Former Ambassador Auto Building, 525 West 3rd Street

*       Revolution Motor Sports, 200 West E Street

*       Moscow High School, 400 East 5th

*       Moscow Middle School, 1410 East D Street

*       Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center, 800 N. Mountain View Road

*       Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, 1724 East F Street

As the perpetrators drove through Moscow they also shot at random vehicles. At this time 35 vehicles sustained damage as a result of BB impacts.

Officer Keith Davis followed up on a possible lead to these malicious injury reports and developed probable cause to arrest Jonathan Walters, 18 years of age, of Moscow for felony malicious injury. A 17 year old juvenile male has also been identified as a principle to these malicious injuries and charges are being forward to Youth Services at this time.

This investigation remains on-going and the Moscow Police Department is asking anyone with additional information related to these vandalisms to please call 883-7054.

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Story Contact: Chief David Duke
Phone: 883-7059
Email: dduke at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:dduke at ci.moscow.id.us>

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.

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