Deputies are being recognized for solving a string of thefts and vandalism at Julian High School.
The Julian Union High School District presented Deputies and Detectives from the Julian Sheriff's Substation with a certificate of appreciation during a board meeting on December 11th.
Three people, including a juvenile, are now in custody in connection with the vandalism series that has been going on since September. They are facing felony charges of vandalism, commercial burglary and conspiracy.
Damage to the school is estimated at $40,000. Paint was sprayed all over the campus. In another incident, a fire extinguisher was used to damage buildings and contaminate classrooms.
Deputies began conducting extra patrols around the school. On December 6th they caught a break, seeing the suspects spray painting the walls, windows and doors. The suspects ran away, but deputies along with help from a CHP Officer took the suspects into custody before they could do more damage to the school.
We would like to salute Deputy Craig Rembold, Detective Bradley Farr, Corporal Rex Anderson, Deputy Ken Edwards and Deputy Steve McNamara for a job well done. Your hard work saved the school district and taxpayers money in cleaning and repairing more damage from the vandalism. You are shining examples of our agency's mission to keep the public safe. In this case, a safe place for students at Julian High School.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
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