Graffiti in Downtown Indianapolis leads police to arrest 'Choke'
Police have arrested a graffiti vandal who they say has wreaked $100,000 in damage on businesses and other property across the city.
xxxxx xxxxx 23, Richmond, Ind., was prelimiinarily charged Thursday with three counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief for spray painting, or "tagging," three buildings near Downtown Indianapolis.
Prosecutors were granted a 72-hour continuance this morning in a Marion County court, so formal charges could come during a Tuesday morning court hearing.
xxxxxxxx leaves the name "Choke" on the walls he paints, said Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Detective Frank Miller.
xxxxxxxxx's mother, xxxxxx xxxxxxx, said by phone from her Richmond home she was upset by the arrest.
"He's a good boy, for a high school dropout," she said.
looks like dude got popped.. just watched it on the news... i took the names out, i dont wanna be THAT guy ... but i guess it doesnt really matter..