December 14, 2003
 

Blooming Grove
Teens vandalize Christmas decorations

  Two local teens on a drug high vandalized at least 10 homes in Blooming Grove yesterday,
tipping over Christmas trees, stealing lighted candy canes and strewing decorations across lawns,
Blooming Grove police said.  The 1 a.m. rampage damaged decorations worth about $500.
Detective Brett Weeden said.  Complaints from homeowners began pouring in early and
continued throughout the day.  By late afternoon, police had arrested a 15-year-old male,
Weeden said.  The teen, whose name was withheld, was charged with petty larceny and
criminal mischief, misdemeanors.
Charges are pending against the other suspect in the case, a 17-year-old male.
Maureen Nadini Mi

   

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