Three people have been arrested in connection to a vandalism series at Julian High School that caused nearly $40,000 in damage.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, 18-year-old Dylan Hartung, 19-year-old Michael Ludke and an unnamed 17-year-old minor, all from Julian, were taken into custody early Saturday morning. They all face felony charges of vandalism, commercial burglary and conspiracy.
Officials say deputies spotted two people spray painting the high school around 2 a.m. They were able to catch Hartung, but the other suspect escaped.
Deputies later pulled over a car with Ludke and the 17-year-old inside. Officials say there was evidence inside the car linking them to the crime.
The vandals tagged sidewalks, doors, walls and air conditioning units, and deputies say this isn’t the first time. Officials say there have been at least four recent incidents of vandalism at the school, including one case where the crooks sprayed fire extinguishers inside classrooms.
Anyone with information on any of the incidents at Julian High School is asked to call deputies at 858-565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 to remain anonymous.
