Overview
- Alex Garcia, 20, is accused of committing dozens of graffiti vandalism incidents downtown since 2023 under the tag 'GOOB.'
- Josiah Lopez-Villalobos, 19, faces charges for at least 19 gang-motivated vandalism incidents and firearm possession.
- Garcia was arrested on April 22 following a search warrant that uncovered evidence of vandalism at his residence.
- Lopez-Villalobos was detained on April 11 during a pedestrian stop with spray paint and a concealed firearm in his possession.
- Police and city leaders urge the public to report graffiti using the P3TIPS and 311 apps to prevent further vandalism.