US EditionSolano County Peace Officer Memorial Vandalized, Suspect Arrested in Vallejo
The sheriff’s office says the theft caused more than $100,000 in losses and damaged memorials honoring 21 fallen officers.
- On Thursday, Solano County authorities arrested 40-year-old Vallejo resident Joshua Gonzales after investigators recovered desecrated bronze stars and plaques from a Howard Avenue property, ending a week-long probe into the theft of 21 commemorative markers.
- The vandalism targeted the Peace Officers Memorial and adjacent Veterans Memorial, sites dedicated to honoring fallen first responders and veterans, just weeks before the county's annual remembrance ceremony scheduled for May 13.
- Sheriff Brad DeWall stated the acts were "deliberate, calculated acts at places of honor," with losses exceeding $100,000, as the suspect allegedly attempted to strip additional plaques from the county justice center.
- Keri Griess, widow of California Highway Patrol officer Kirk Griess, described the desecration as "just disheartening," reflecting the profound pain felt by families whose loved ones' service and sacrifice were symbolized by the stolen markers.
- Despite the damage, the remembrance ceremony will proceed as scheduled on May 13, with organizers scrambling to perform temporary repairs while authorities continue processing recovered items for the ongoing investigation.
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Arrest made in vandalism, desecration of Solano County officers and veterans memorials
Arrest made in vandalism, desecration of Solano County officers and veterans memorials A suspect was arrested in Vallejo for multiple vandalisms of law enforcement and veterans memorials in Solano County. Kenny Choi reports. The post Arrest made in vandalism, desecration of Solano County officers and veterans memorials appeared first on KION Central Coast.
Suspect arrested for defacing Solano County memorials
(FOX40.COM) — A suspect is in custody for defacing Solano County memorials that honored veterans and law enforcement officers. Solano County Sheriff Brad DeWall confirmed to FOX40 on Thursday afternoon that an arrest had been made in Vallejo. SCSO said that its investigation, SET, CONNECT with the Vallejo Police Department POP Team and others served a warrant on the 200 block of Howard Avenue. Deputies added that when crews went inside the home,…
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