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News in English (USA) / 16.10.2026 / 21:00

LADWP Employee Charged in Major Graffiti Vandalism Spree

A Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) employee has been arrested and charged along with three others in connection to a yearlong graffiti vandalism spree across the city. The group is accused of causing over $200,000 in damages to various buildings, particularly in the downtown and Miracle Mile areas. Authorities reported that the suspects employed sophisticated tactics during their spree, prompting significant law enforcement response. The employee faces 12 felony counts of vandalism for their involvement in this extensive tagging operation.
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