Two suspects believed to be part of a prolific graffiti vandalism crew plaguing the South Bay were arrested last week, according to San Jose police.

The arrests of 23-year-old Sebastian Rodriguez, whose graffiti moniker was "STAPLE," and 26-year-old Brandon Arreola, known as "2LATE", follow the previous arrest in April of a third suspect, Alex Garcia, whose label was "GOOB."

Between July 2023 and April 2025, Garcia is suspected in about 100 vandalisms in the South Bay of commercial, public, and private properties, police said. An investigation revealed that Garcia was allegedly part of a crew with Rodriguez and Arreola.

Rodriguez is suspected in at least 17 vandalism incidents and Arreola is suspected in at least 14, San Jose police said.

Arrest warrants were obtained for both suspects

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