Lower Milford Man Arrested for Park Vandalism

A Lower Milford Man was among four men arrested Tuesday night for allegedly vandalizing the with paintball guns the previous night, according to Nazareth Borough police.

Police say several buildings at the park, including a maintenance building, a fuel shed, two Dumpsters, a garbage can and several signs, were hit with pink paintballs.  Cost to clean the property is estimated at $500. 

According to a non-traffic citation, Patrick Lane, 18, of Lower Milford Township, deliberately shot signs at the park.  The other three men involved are juveniles and their names have not been released.

At about 7 p.m. Feb. 15, the night after the vandalism took place, Officer Stephen Schleig, who was securing the park for the night, observed four men standing next to a building.

After identifying the men, Schleig recovered two paintball guns and paintballs, according to Thomas Trachta, chief of police.

The individuals were arrested and their parents were called.  Each male received a citation for criminal mischief.  The perpetrators will be responsible for all cleanup costs, according to police.