AVONDALE, Ariz. — The Avondale Police Department arrested an 18-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly spraying derogatory words on several cars.
Benjamin Liang allegedly admitted to vandalizing several vehicles throughout Avondale between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31, police said. The vandalism included tagging cars with swastikas, vulgarities, and racial slurs.
The teenager was booked into jail on charges of trespassing, criminal damage, and disorderly conduct.
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