Commentary When people vandalize a statue, for instance of Queen Victoria, I confess to a malevolent urge to leave it there as a squalid monument to their utopian vision, as it once was a dignified one to the society they repudiate. It would just make things worse in a “broken windows” manner, encouraging disorder and…
The Party’s Over, But Huntington Beach Says It’s Still Cleaning the Mess
Huntington Beach city council is considering spending $20,000 to help local businesses recover from an unruly gathering that led to 150 arrests and damaged property. The party began May 22 after hundreds of people, prompted by a viral Tik Tok video about a birthday party on the beach, led police to declare the gathering an…
Vehicle Vandalism Spree Leads to Arrest
A 35-year-old man was arrested on a felony charge May 23 after a vandal caused more than $50,000 in damage to a series of vehicle in Irvine, Calif. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to parking structures at Park Plaza after receiving a report May 20 that numerous vehicles had been keyed, spokesperson Sgt. Karie Davies…
Portland Police Make 2 Arrests Amid Protest Vandalism
PORTLAND, Ore.—Some people in a small crowd calling for the abolition of police broke windows as they marched in Portland on Monday night, hours after authorities said that a man who was fatally shot by an officer in a city park last week had an orange-tipped replica gun. The Portland Police Bureau said on Twitter…
Former Adjunct Professor Accused of Vandalizing Lincoln Statue Charged on Multiple Counts
A former adjunct professor from Idaho was taken into custody earlier this week in relation to a vandalized statue of President Abraham Lincoln, authorities confirmed in a statement. Police arrested Terry Joe Wilson late on Tuesday after prosecutors in the City of Boise, Idaho, issued an arrest warrant for the 37-year-old man accused of damaging…
Over 130 Experts Defend Legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald
More than 130 experts have issued a joint statement to defend the legacy of Canada’s first prime minister amid increasing calls for removal of monuments in his honour and attacks on his name in academia. The statement, signed by historians, policy experts, and thought leaders, is a joint project of the Friends of Sir John…
Vandals Deface Afghanistan Memorial in Cobourg, Ontario
The light armored vehicle (LAV III) monument at the Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial was defaced with graffiti between the evening of Jan. 2 and morning of Jan. 3, according to Cobourg police. The words “death to imperialism” were spray-painted on one side of the LAV III. twitter.com/CobourgPolice/status/1345780658375897089 Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf condemned the act of vandalism….
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s House Vandalized Over Stimulus Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Louisville house was found vandalized on Friday. White spray paint on the door read “Weres my money” (sic). The quote is most likely referring to McConnell blocking the pandemic stimulus package that included $2,000 stimulus checks for Americans that was backed by President Donald Trump. Besides the main door, red…
Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s House Vandalized After Relief Measure Fails
The home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) in Louisville, Kentucky, was found vandalized on Jan. 2. Spray paint on the front door read, “Weres [sic] my money,” while “Mitch Kills the Poor” was scrawled over a window. The messages likely refer to the Senate’s failure to approve an increase in the amount of…
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