Individual Setting up Block Party in Niagara Falls Arrested for Spray Painting on Street

This is not an actual photo of the graffiti

Niagara Falls Police were dispatched to the 2600 block of Highland Avenue around 11:45am on July 4th after reports of criminal mischief.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the male suspect who stated that he worked for “811” and was setting up for a block party that is scheduled on Highland Avenue at midnight on July 5th.

The male stated that he spray painted the street and sidewalk with directions of travel, random C’s and instructions to “slow down” and “get off your phone.”

The curb of the intersection of Highland and Fairfield Avenue was also spray painted orange and yellow. Officers’ department issued body camera did capture all of the graffiti.

The male was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.

Niagara Falls' Public Works Director was consulted and the damage is estimated at $5,000.

No further information is available at this time.

Individual Setting up Block Party in Niagara Falls Arrested for Spray Painting on Street