KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for a rash of recent vandalism cases that have occurred in the Kelseyville and Clear Lake Riviera communities.
There has been a dramatic increase in gang-related graffiti cases in those areas that started approximately two weeks ago, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, deputies working the day shift – which takes place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. – responded to eight vandalism cases involving graffiti, Brooks said.
Brooks said deputies who were assigned to the night shift – 6 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday – responded to an additional eight vandalism cases involving the same type of graffiti.
The majority of the vandalism cases in Kelseyville have been in the area of the Kelseyville Lions Club and the Kelseyville Community Park, while Brooks said the majority of the vandalism cases in the Clear Lake Riviera have been in the area of Teton Way and Marmot Way.
The sheriff’s office reported that one of the proven ways to reduce this type of activity is to remove the graffiti as soon as possible. That falls in line with county ordinance Article 1 Abatement Section 13-1, which states that the graffiti must be removed by the property owner within 30 days.
Brooks said the sheriff's office has increased the number of patrols in the area and is actively investigating the cases to identify and arrest the responsible individuals.
Additionally, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public in identifying the responsible subjects.
Brooks said the only identifying information authorities have received is that the subjects are possibly two males wearing all black clothing.
If you have information concerning the identity of the subjects please contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.
Sheriff's office reports on increase in vandalism and gang graffiti in Kelseyville, Clear Lake Riviera
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