Charges Laid in St. Catharines Graffiti Investigation

Thursday, 30 January 2020 06:00

By Marcie Culbert

They believe he's responsible for 107 cases of graffiti in his hometown.

The NRP arrested and charged a 22-year-old man from St. Catharines yesterday.

They found the graffiti tag "HUER" in various locations throughout the city; on private property, city-owned property and public utility property.

Some of them could date back to October 2018.

Police say the removal costs could total around $100,000.

Officers searched the man's home, where they also found multiple cans of spray paint.

They believe he stole the cans from a local business.

He has been charged with mischief over $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

More from Local News

Province Investing Against Invasive Species

The $2-million will help the Niagara region
Niagara Driver Charged with Drug Impairment

OPP say this happened on Highway 17, when a car was seen weaving all over the road
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn

Police say they noticed child sexual abuse material shared on a social media page early this month
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara

The region and Niagara Health coordinating new partnership to find even more doctors
Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP

Police Chief praised Niagara members for standing at attention in 'pounding rain'
Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible

The CUTRIC hopes the province supports helping people move among wineries
Canal Days Vendors Warned of Scams

The City of Port Colborne says criminals are sending fraud emails for payment
Niagara Falls Exploring Hub to Help Homeless

Former CAO Ken Todd has been meeting with community groups