Two Norwalk High School seniors who, along with a third student, caused thousands of dollars in damage at the school in a so-called prank, will have their criminal records wiped clean.
Judge Barbara Bellis granted accelerated rehabilitation to the two miscreants, who entered Norwalk High over Columbus Day weekend, squirted epoxy glue into the locks of 35 doors and spray painted graffiti on walls and floors.
The Hour reported the graffiti was obscene:
According to police reports filed with the court, the students spray-painted "'07 Bitches" and "Niggas 4 Life" on the outside wall near the school's E House. Police reported there was graffiti on the hallway floor leading from the high school's B House to the C House that read "Class of '07" and " '07 Biach."[. . .]
Graffiti also was sprayed on the outside walls of Naramake Elementary School, which is adjacent to the high school, including "Football 2007 state champs."
The damage was so severe school had to be canceled. I understand that the custodial staff had remove windows in order to get into the rooms the miscreants glued shut.
The three were charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and conspiracy for charged with causing what the Advocate reported was $25,000 worth of damage.
The young criminal wannabees got off easy. The two granted the special form of probation each paid the $2,524 restitution requested by the city. Judge Bellis sentenced the two to 150 hours of community service and required them to get their high school diplomas. Prosecution of the criminal charges will be suspended for two years and, if the students don't have another run-in with the law, charges will be dismissed.
Yes they did Ann.
Posted by: California YankeeCalifornia Yankee | Monday, April 09, 2007 at 05:23 PM
they got off easy!
Posted by: Ann Walker | Monday, April 09, 2007 at 05:11 PM