A Salem man was arrested Wednesday morning on criminal mischief and other charges.
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies responded to a report of multiple vehicles and structures being damaged with spray paint.
An investigation led to the arrest of 43-year-old Richard T. Watson. Deputies say that during the arrest, Watson had to be physically restrained.
He was charged with eight counts of criminal mischief, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He was also charged with a bench warrant out of Livingston County for failure to appear on an original charge of public intoxication.
Watson was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
PHOTO: Livingston County Sheriff's Office
ORIGINAL STORY:
Some alleged antisemitic graffiti was spotted on Wednesday morning in Salem.
According to The Crittenden Press, the message was spray-painted on the garage bay door at the Salem Fire Department. Their report also indicated that other buildings in the city and four personal vehicles had also been targeted. Mayor Gary Damron told the paper that, in addition to the fire department, a healthcare clinic, a pharmacy, and a church were also damaged.
Witnesses told The Press that an adult male was detained after the vandalism had been discovered.
A source indicated to West Kentucky Star that this was not the first incident.
A call to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office suggested more information was forthcoming and that the investigation is continuing.
Source story and photos courtesy of The Crittenden Press
