CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake police say they have nabbed the suspect who allegedly recently vandalized the community’s “Main Street U.S.A.” sign.
On July 21, 2021, the Clear Lake Police Department charged 21-year-old Matthew Arthur, of Nora Springs, Iowa with Criminal Mischief 5th Degree for damage caused to the “Main Street U.S.A.” sign.
The sign was originally located at the corner of N. 8th Street and Main Avenue. The damage occurred during the early morning hours of July 3, 2021. The event was caught by Clear Lake City Hall security cameras and was posted on the police department’s Facebook Page. Investigators were able to locate the vehicle that Arthur got into to leave the scene and were then able to identify him. Arthur was a passenger in the SUV.
The Clear Lake Police Department appreciates the public’s assistance in this matter.
He probably did the tide pod challenge too. It’s better to bust shit up then bust people up. Youthful aggression is good thing. Just ask your mom. HaHaHa
“Upon further investigation, the defendant was located and did speak with the Clear Lake Police Department. The defendant did state that he takes full responsibility for the sign being damage,” court documents state.
KIMT had that in their write up.
When you are caught on city hall security cameras, is there any doubt?
If he was black, he could say he was protesting, and would get away with it.
If you were intelligent, you would shut your mouth.
We know you don’t shut your mouth, that’s why your daddy likes you. We also know your not intelligent, that’s another reason your daddy likes you.
I don’t condone what he did, I think it was a poor decision on his part and he should pay the consequences. I see people in this country on tv/social media stomp on, spit on, and burn the American Flag because they’re “protesting” the USA. Are they charged with 5th degree criminal mischief? Maybe this youngster was “protesting” Clear Lakes 4th of July’s celebration activities? Seems legit.
Totally baseless accusation, you don’t even know what exactly he did to it. It could just be simple graffiti for all you know
What accusation?
I agree. Nobody thinks this is OK, but we would all like to see the stupid, nightly, criminal behavior in Portland, Chicago, San Fran,etc. brought to a quick end. Enforce the law.
if he was smearing shit on the capitol walls and floor it would be “loving” according to some ex prez
Source please, liar.
I don’t think that you are a youngster at 21.
You just wonder what this dumbass was thinking when he did this.
In the “early morning hours”, after to many bud wisers. Aren’t you a little old to be doing shit like that? Stay home and vandalize, but be careful of the cameras, dumbass.
D O R K !!!!
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Ha ha.
I am sure he was toasted when he did this, but come on man, learn to spell.
Don’t come back!