Crime & Safety

Updated: LCHS Swim Champ, Friends Arrested in Tagging and Trespassing Case

Authorities allegedly found a fake ID and drugs on two of the four suspects. The cost of the vandalism is estimated at $1,000.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies arrested four La Cañada Flintridge youths on suspicion of trespassing and spray-painting walls in the flood control basin, authorities said Friday.

Their first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 12.

Deputies found the 18-year-olds tagging walls of the Los Angeles County Flood Control debris basin near El Vago Street and Donna Maria Lane, said Sgt. Ray Harley of the . The damage was estimated at $1,000. 

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Authorities responded to the debris basin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday to check out possible trespassers, Harley said. In addition to spray paint, deputies allegedly found a small amount of drugs and a fake ID on two of the men.

Arrested on suspicion of vandalism and trespassing were Dylan Brown, Lucas Connelly, Christian Renfro and Alexander Bension, all 18 and all of La Cañada. Additionally, Connelly was charged with possession of a counterfeit California driver's license and Renfro was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, Harley said.

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The reported that Connelly, Renfro and Benshion graduated Thursday from La Cañada High School, and that Renfro was "a standout member of the LCHS swim team'' who plans to attend Brown University.

 All four suspects have been released after posting bond, Harley said.

Editor's Note: In an earlier version of this story, the Valley Sun incorrectly reported that Renfro earned an athletic scholarship to Brown University. Additionally, a misplaced comma caused the Crescenta Valley Station to supply incorrect information to Patch regarding the damage; it is estimated at $1,000. Further, authorities incorrectly spelled a suspect's name; it has been corrected. Patch apologizes for the errors. 


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