criminal mischief
Coverage of criminal mischief in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested after repeatedly vandalizing same Hollywood home, police say
A man identified as 49-year-old Philip Brown of Miami has been arrested by Hollywood police for repeatedly vandalizing a Hollywood home. He is charged with criminal mischief and causing over $1,000 in property damage after security cameras captured him breaking windows and tearing off equipment. Authorities stated they do not know his motive.
- VIDEO: Former pro tennis player damages rackets at Doral store, threatens employees, cops say
Nicolas Xiviller, a former professional tennis player, damaged rackets at a Doral tennis store, threatened employees with a racket, and was arrested on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He caused approximately $600 in damage and was held in a correctional center on a $5,900 bond.
- Miami police arrest dog owner after alleged pit bull attack in Wynwood
Miami police arrested Jonte Jack after his two pit bulls attacked a man and his dog in Wynwood. The victim, Evan Motlong, sustained cuts and bruises, while Jack faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony battery.
- Police: Woman confesses to arson out of anger over her ex-boyfriend’s stalking in Miami
Angelica Obando confessed to arson after setting her ex-boyfriend’s Ford F-150 on fire out of anger over his stalking. The vehicle sustained over $3,000 in damage, and she was arrested and charged with second-degree felony arson and criminal mischief in Miami.
- Otero County deputy arrested on domestic violence charges
Valarie Alvarez, a detention deputy with the Otero County Sheriff's Office, was arrested on criminal mischief charges linked to domestic violence. The arrest was confirmed by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, which released a video statement from Sheriff Shawn Mobley.
- 17-year-old girl charged in connection with two shootings in El Paso County
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in connection with two separate shootings at a residence in Cheyenne Mountain Estates. The incidents occurred a day apart, with the suspect allegedly firing rounds toward the home and vehicles, then returning later to shoot again. The girl faces multiple charges including attempted murder and criminal mischief.
- NYC council member victim of target attacks
Detectives are investigating shattered windows and threatening phone calls made to NYC Councilmember Phil Wong's office in MASPETH, Queens. The NYPD responded to a 911 call about criminal mischief within the 104 Precinct.
- Friend of couple who scaled Empire State Building: "They did nothing to endanger anyone"
A couple faces charges including reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary, and base jumping after scaling the Empire State Building. The couple made a court appearance on Thursday, and their friend Anna Martinez stated they did nothing to endanger anyone.
- Mom turns in teen daughter after recognizing her in alleged vandalism video shared by owner
A mother turned in her 15-year-old daughter after recognizing her in a video of alleged vandalism at Kelly’s Produce. The teen and two other juveniles face charges for damaging the business, which suffered $5,232 in losses, including destroyed refrigerators and stolen produce.
- Judge orders supervised release for lovebirds charged with scaling Empire State Building
A judge ordered supervised release for Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov after they were charged with eight counts, including reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and burglary for scaling the Empire State Building. Prosecutors filed the charges following their court appearance in Manhattan.
- Miramar police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in mouth after asking about their relationship status
A Miramar police sergeant, Devarious Holloway, was arrested after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the mouth during a domestic dispute over their relationship status. Holloway faces charges of battery and criminal mischief and has been placed on administrative leave by the Miramar Police Department pending an internal review.
- Albany man sentenced after damaging property, kicking officer
An Albany man was sentenced after pleading guilty to assault and criminal mischief. The charges stemmed from an incident involving property damage and an assault on an officer.
- Three wanted in connection with chaotic Knicks celebration
The NYPD is searching for three men wanted for criminal mischief related to damaging a New York City taxi during the chaotic Knicks championship celebration. The incident occurred after midnight Sunday morning, involving damage to the taxi's windshield and hood.
- Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on violation of a protection order
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper was arrested again on Thursday for allegedly violating a protection order. He was previously arrested last week on domestic violence and criminal mischief charges.
- Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports
A 24-year-old man admitted to firing a 'warning shot' at a driver during an argument in Miami-Dade County after the driver confronted him about speeding in a school zone. Deputies arrested Daniel Cancio and found a pellet gun in his vehicle, which he used to shatter the driver's car window. Cancio faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief with a $5,500 bond.
- John Gotti's grandson allegedly attacked girlfriend days before reporting to prison for COVID fraud
Carmine Gotti Agnello, the grandson of John Gotti, allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in a jealous rage at his Long Island home days before he was scheduled to begin a 15-month prison sentence for stealing $1.1 million in COVID relief funds. He faces charges including third-degree assault and criminal mischief, and tried to delay his prison reporting by citing a plan to donate a kidney to his mother, Victoria Gotti.
- Crazy video shows mob ransack NYC Scientology church as 3 busted for possible social media stunt
Two individuals were charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and assault as hate crimes following a mob's ransacking of an NYC Scientology church. The incident, which occurred three weeks prior, involved youths breaking into the premises, potentially as a social media stunt.
- Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says
An immigration officer has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief after a protester was seen in a chokehold during a demonstration outside a Colorado ICE facility. The protests followed the detention of three Colombian asylum-seekers on October 27. U.S. Customs and Border Protection acknowledged the inquiry but did not immediately respond to questions about the charges.