By STEVE REAGAN
Staff Writer
Three arrests have been made and more are expected in connection with a recent spate of vandalism.
Marty Ray Evans, 19, Phillip Alders, 19 and Rudolph “Rudy” Gutierrez, 18, all of Big Spring, were arrested and charged with criminal mischief, said Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officier for the Big Spring Police Department. The three men were arrested in connection with a vandalism spree that struck Big Spring Oct. 15. Everett said two homes, a business and 37 automobiles were damaged in locations throughout the city. the suspects apparently used a pellet gun to shoot out windows at the various locations. “There were 34 cases in all. We have 37 damaged vehicles, two damaged homes and one damaged business in all,” said Everett. “Apparently, the suspects were traveling in a vehicle and shooting the windows out of random vehicles using a BB gun, and they didn't do this just in one area. They were all over the city.” According to Everett, reports were received in the 1100 block of Nolan; the 1300 block of Tucson; the 1100 block of Sycamore; the 600 block of State; the 200 block of Circle; the 2600 block of Langley; the 1400 block of Princeton; the 200 block of Jefferson; the 2500 block of Fairchild; the 600 block of Ridglea; the 600 block of State; the 2600 block of Ent; the 500 block of Scott; the 1400 block of Park; the 600 block of Scott; the 700 block of Tulane; the 600 block of Tulane; the 1000 block of Stadium; and the 100 block of Eighth Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the vandalism, according to Everett, but the monetary damages are sure to be staggering. “This will be well into the thousands of dollars,” said Everett. “The damage to the two residences and the business were also windows that were shot out, and anyone that's ever had to replace one can tell you it's not cheap.” The three suspects were jailed Tuesday and are awaiting arraignment on the charges, a state jail felony punishable by between six months and two years in a state jail facility. A fourth suspect is being sought in connection with the incidents. Everett said he expects that person to be arrested soon.
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