ROXBURY, MA—A 16-year-old male has been arrested by Boston Police for allegedly vandalizing a school in Roxbury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:56 PM on Thursday, in the area of 35 Brookford Street.
Responding to a report of vandalism in progress, officers from the Anti-Crime Unit of District B-2 were dispatched to the scene. Boston Police Operations had provided a description of two males seen spray painting the school’s walls.
Upon their arrival, police found two youths inside the fenced play area of the school, with one matching the description given. Officers discovered fresh graffiti on a wall and a staircase, and a spray paint can was found in the backpack of the arrested juvenile.
The 16-year-old was charged with several counts related to property damage and trespass. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court. The second individual involved was summonsed for trespassing.
