A Morris County police department has charged 18 people in connection with a years-long graffiti spree that caused more than $500,000 in damage.

A total of 10 juveniles and eight adults have been charged with crimes including criminal mischief and trespassing, the Hanover Township Police Department said in a statement.

Two of the juveniles, who police said caused a combined $300,000 in damage, were additionally charged with promotion of organized street crime.

The damage occurred over the past few years on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations around the township.

Hanover police are asking property owners who have been victims of graffiti to call police headquarters at 973-428-2512.

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