Vespucci Vandal Brought to Justice After Police Chase

A serial vandal who had been wreaking havoc across Vespucci Beach finally met his match last evening, when a high-speed police pursuit through crowded streets ended in his arrest.

For weeks, local businesses and the harbor area were plagued by the acts of an unidentified graffiti vandal who left his unique destructive calling card on boats, buildings, and vehicles. He became known for even returning to tagged sites to taunt officials investigating his crimes.

Earlier in the day, after the vandal left the docks, a deputy spotted the vandal and promptly pulled him over. But when confronted and asked to step out of the car after connecting the dots that this was the vandal, the suspect tore off in his white Intruder, driving through streets and leading police on a chase toward Little Seoul.

According to witnesses, the vandal drove like a madman, blazing through intersections, hopping curbs, and sending pedestrians scrambling. "He was driving on the sidewalk trying to get away. I feared for my life," said Dana, who had to flatten herself against a wall to avoid being struck.

The wild pursuit finally ended when police performed a precision PIT maneuver, spinning out the vandal's vehicle right outside the Weazel News studios. Identified as 18-year-old Dustin Wilson, the defeated vandal was taken into custody and faces many criminal charges.

Investigators estimate the prolific tagger caused well over $25,000 in cumulative damages over his vandalism spree. "I'm just glad no one was hurt by this punk's idiotic stunts," said boat owner Howard, whose vessel suffered $1,000 in spray paint damage.

While his graffiti signature may still scar portions of the city, Vespucci citizens are relieved the masked maniac can no longer target their community with impunity. Officials believe it was only a matter of time before the brazen vandal's rampage turned deadly given his reckless disregard for public safety.