Crime & Safety
5 Nashua Teens Arrested In Pumpkin-Smashing Vandalism: Police
Nashua police said a group of five teenagers tossed pumpkins at multiple vehicles, causing more than $1,500 in damage.
NASHUA, NH -- Five Nashua teenagers were arrested and accused of tossing pumpkins at multiple vehicles in the city last week, police announced Monday. The teens were all charged with felony criminal mischief. All of them are minors and their names were not released due to their age.
The vandalism happened Tuesday and Wednesday and caused more than $1,500 damage to the vehicles, according to Nashua Police Lieutenant Robert Page.
"Smashed pumpkins were found at each scene and had been used to purposely cause damage to the vehicles," Page said in a statement. The damage included broken windows and dents to the bodies of vehicles.
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Nashua police officers and a school resource officer investigated the case and recently identified the teens, who were arrested Friday. The teens were released pending arraignments in juvenile court at Nashua District Court.
Alleged Nashua Pumpkin Smashers Busted Five juveniles face felony criminal mischief charges in connection to the pumpkin smashing incidents that took place throughout Nashua last week. pic.twitter.com/oyC0bCPijn
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