
LA PLATA, Md. – On December 13, 2020, the La Plata Police Department (LPPD) responded to multiple reports of vandalism via firearms to vehicles in the Quailwood and Quailwood Townhouse communities, as well as a residence that had been damaged on Arlington Drive in Historic La Plata.ย
During the investigation, investigators were able to secure video footage of the involved vehicle.ย Subsequent follow-up led to the identification of three (3) individuals who were involved in the criminal activity.ย With the assistance of investigators from the Saint Maryโs County Sheriffโs Office, LPPD investigators were able to secure the weapons utilized in the vandalisms.ย
The weapons included two .22 caliber rifles, an airsoft rifle, two airsoft pistols, ammunition, and a machete.ย
Investigators have charged GOLDSMITH, George Anthony, 18, of Newburg, MD; KRAGH, Tyler Chrystopher, 19, of Charlotte Hall, MD; and, a juvenile from Faulkner, MD, with fourteen counts of vandalism.ย
Investigation into a similar vandalism at a local restaurant is ongoing.
