Published 08/10/2024 8:15:00 a.m.

German tourists admit vandalizing Joshua Tree Park with paintballs

Three German tourists face possible penalties for defacing property at Joshua Tree National Park by firing paintballs at signs and dumpsters.
Each suspect received a federal violation notice, with penalties of up to $5,000 and six months in prison for vandalism.
A park ranger discovered paintball splatter and a slingshot in a nearby vehicle, confirming the illegal use of paintball markers prohibited in national parks.

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BBC News

German tourists accused of defacing Joshua Tree National Park

Authorities say the unnamed tourists fired paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters at Joshua Tree National Park.

08/09/2024 8:18:18 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

German tourists shoot paintballs all over Joshua Tree national park

Three tourists facing a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to six months in prison

08/08/2024 10:15:29 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

3 German tourists deface national park in paintball and slingshot shooting spree

Three tourists from Germany have been cited after going on a paintball shooting spree that defaced road signs, bathrooms and dumpsters in Joshua Tree National Park.

08/09/2024 7:02:12 a.m.·United States

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New York Post

German tourists fired paintballs at signs in Joshua Tree National Park with slingshots: officials

The three Germans admitted to firing the paintballs the night before, and a search of the vehicle turned up three slingshots, a paintball gun and paintballs, officials said.

08/09/2024 5:48:52 a.m.·New York, United States

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