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St. Paul Man Charged With Felony Property Damage in Pride-Flag, Political Sign Vandalism

Prosecutors are pursuing bias-motivation aggravators based on extensive digital evidence.

Overview

  • Ramsey County charged George Thomas Floyd, 23, with two felony counts tied to a June vandalism spree in Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland.
  • Prosecutors say dozens of Pride flags, anti-Trump and Black Lives Matter signs, and flagpoles were damaged across the neighborhoods during Pride month.
  • The complaint cites Ring video and a seized phone containing texts, location-tagged photos, and a note listing 69 addresses, six of which later reported damage.
  • Investigators describe broken windows and graffiti at Half Price Books, a nearby coffee shop, and St. Paul Academy, with repairs exceeding $14,000.
  • Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said police spent more than 500 hours on the case, Floyd was released without bond after a brief hearing, and he is due in court Nov. 13.