The perpetrators, armed with two cans of white spray paint, are being charged with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, that can land them behind bars for up to a year. We keep a close eye on the hot spots by sending out more officers. If the situation calls for it, we ll even get cameras out there. Captain Moscatt wants people to be aware that graffiti is a crime.
Most people don t realize that anyone putting graffiti up on a property is committing a crime.
If you ever see someone in the act of doing it, please call 911 immediately.