CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Police officers have apprehended a juvenile suspect who is believed to have been response for a dozen graffiti vandalism cases.

The juvenile was arrested at about 1 a.m. Friday, according to a report from Sgt. Martin Snyder

 

Snyder said he and Officer Michael Ray contacted the male juvenile walking on Phillips Avenue.

They identified the juvenile and determined that he was in violation of the Clearlake City Municipal Code for juvenile nighttime curfew, Snyder said.

Ray and Snyder subsequently detained the juvenile discovered that he was in possession of a spray paint can. Snyder said they arrested the boy for nighttime curfew and juvenile in possession of spray paint and transported him to the Clearlake Police Department for further questioning.

Based on the collected evidence and admissions from the juvenile, police allege that the boy was responsible for vandalizing 12 locations, which consisted of commercial buildings, walls, and street signs with graffiti, all within the city of Clearlake, Snyder said.

The juvenile was booked into the Lake County Juvenile Hall for felony vandalism, juvenile in possession of spray paint and nighttime curfew, according to Snyder.

Police advised citizens there are still several outstanding suspects for numerous vandalisms in the city of Clearlake.

Anyone with information regarding graffiti or gang-related activities are encouraged to contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.

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