Teen Charged in $4,000 Vandalism at Shelton Catholic School

Police said the vandalism included sexual references.

Shelton police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after investigating a break-in, burglary and vandalism at a Catholic school. Police said the spray paint left behind included sexual references and depictions. 

Police responded to the Holy Trinity Catholic School at 503 Shelton Ave. on Feb. 2 to investigate a break-in and found spray paint on several lockers, desks and classroom walls. 

Police said the vandalism was so extensive that school had to be canceled for the day. 

The estimate of the amount of damage caused exceeded $4,000. 

Police investigated and arrested a 14-year old boy Monday. He has been charged with third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass and first-degree criminal mischief. 

He was released to his parents and is due in Bridgeport Juvenile Superior Court.

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