A 16-year-old individual, who allegedly vandalized a World War I memorial statue in New York City, has been arrested after being turned in by his father. The teenager, a high school student in Staten Island, is now facing charges of criminal mischief and making graffiti in connection with the desecration of the 107th Infantry Memorial on Monday night.
Reportedly, the teen has no prior arrest record. The memorial was defaced with pro-Palestinian stickers, and protesters also spray-painted 'Free Gaza' and burned an American flag at the site. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry shared an image on Thursday night showing the male individual in custody.
