Vandal Busted in Reno

The Reno Police Department has a suspect believed to be responsible for 522 separate counts of graffiti in the city of Reno. The estimated value of damage to property is more than $63,000. Nevada Revised Statutes allow for separate incidents of graffiti to be consolidated and elevates the crime from a misdemeanor to a felony. Matthew Rivera was booked into the Washoe County Jail. The Reno Police encourages the public to report graffiti through Reno Direct at 334-2099 or Secret Witness 322-4900.