A 15 year old Chelsea juvenile now faces multiple charges of defacement of property, including several counts of malicious destruction against residential properties, as the Chelsea Police Department intensifies its campaign against graffiti throughout the city. An ongoing investigation has uncovered damaged property across Chelsea accumulated over a considerable span of time. Officials emphasize that these incidents represent thousands of dollars of needless damage inflicted on the community.
The department’s approach centers on a strategy known as ‘Stop Bragging about Tagging’. The program focuses on three areas; prevention, including continuous education and community involvement, enforcement and prosecution, including a proposed reward program and quick removal of the graffiti within 48 hours. For those interested in learning more, the full “Stop Bragging about Tagging” strategy is available at www.chelseapolice.com. The Chelsea Police Department remains committed to aggressively pursuing individuals responsible for such crimes.
Residents who wish to assist in these enforcement efforts have multiple avenues available. Information can be provided confidentially through the 24 hr Crime Stoppers TIP line at 617-466-4880, or residents may text the word Chelsea followed by their message to tip411 (847411) using a cell phone. Those preferring to submit tips online can do so directly through the Police Department’s website at www.chelseapolice.com.