Teens Detained for Damaging ‘Pride’ Crosswalk with Scooters
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On June 8, 2024, three people were arrested after a pride crosswalk in Spokane, Washington, was deliberately damaged. The crosswalk had been previously vandalized in May, but had been recently repainted before this incident. Witnesses reported that four people on Lime scooters repeatedly rode over the crosswalk, cursing at anyone who tried to stop them. The company Lime released a statement condemning the incident and announced that they will make the area a no-ride zone. The suspects were arrested within 34 minutes based on witness accounts and video surveillance. The Western Journal, which reported on the incident, also shared an important message about the upcoming 2024 election and asked for support in covering the truth.
By Jack Davis June 8, 2024 at 3:12pm
Three people were arrested after a so-called “pride” crosswalk was damaged in Spokane, Washington, on Wednesday.
The LGBT symbol had been repainted recently after liquid was poured upon it and it was set on fire in mid-May, according to KREM-TV.
But on Wednesday, four people riding Lime scooters were seen riding over the mural repeatedly. Lime is a company that rents electric bikes and scooters.
Pride mural in Spokane, WA faces repeated vandalism, including arson a few weeks ago, skid marks made by a 19-year-old teen and two minors, and further damage by young children on scooters while a news reporter is on the scene reporting on its repair.
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When confronted by witnesses, the scooter riders refused to stop and cursed at the witnesses, according to court documents.
One witness said the teens were intentionally making marks on the mural with the scooters they were riding.
“Officers observed widespread damage as black scuff marks consistent with scooter wheels were observed across the entirety of the mural,” Spokane police said in a statement on the department’s website.
“The area is clearly marked to keep traffic away as it was just re-painted to repair previous damage,” the statement said.
Should these teens face felony charges?
At least 14 black skid marks had marked the mural, according to WTGS-TV.
Lime condemns and takes action on the vandalism of the Spokane Pride mural, with scooters from the company being used to create skid marks on the mural.https://t.co/jJOCBXd5v0
— KHQ Local News (@KHQLocalNews) June 7, 2024
Police used witness accounts and video surveillance to arrest three suspects about 34 minutes after they were summoned, KREM reported.
Ruslan V.V. Turko, 19, and two minors were charged with first-degree malicious mischief.
Turko was freed on his own recognizance after a Thursday hearing in which prosecutors called for a $15,000 bond.
One condition of his release was that he not go near the mural or those arrested with him.
On Friday, Lime released a statement condemning the incident and said it will make the mural area a no-ride zone.
Lime said on its website that what that means is that when a rider enters a no-go Zone, the vehicle comes to a forced, automatic stop.
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