A teenager suspected of three incidents of vandalizing the Zalud Park area with gang-related graffiti since June has been arrested.

A 16-year-old Portervlle resident was arrested.

On June 21 Porterville Police Officers responded to the report of vandalism at Zalud Park, located at 700 North El Granito Street. Officers arrived on scene and located gang-related graffiti throughout the park.

Officers also determined a nearby residence was also recently vandalized similarly. The cost to remove the vandalism from Zalud Park was estimated at $3,000. The cost to remove the vandalism from the citizen’s residence was estimated at $500.

On August 21 Porterville Police Officers were dispatched to Zalud Park regarding the report of vandalism. After their arrival, Officers located gang-related graf

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