MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
CONTACT: Stephany Galbreaith, Public Safety PIO – [email protected]
Meridian Police Department Arrest Minor for Vandalism
Meridian Police arrested a thirteen (13) year old male for one (1) count felony Malicious Injury to Property.
Between July 8th and July 28th, Meridian Police responded to eight (8) separate vandalism reports at Fuller Park, Chaparral Elementary School, and one private residence in the area of Ten Mile Road and Park Creek Drive. The graffiti depicted profanity along with other monikers on playground equipment, bathroom stalls, benches, ACHD signage, with a total estimated damage of $3,620.00. Officers obtained the suspect’s description from Meridian Parks and Recreation security video footage and were able to catch him while conducting extra patrols in the neighborhood.
The Meridian Police Department urges community members to report graffiti on public and private property by calling 208-846-7300.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 127 police officers and 37 civilian staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
