Posted on 06/06/2025 11:55:10 PM PDT by Libloather
Three teens have been arrested for trashing and setting fire to the beloved historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse in a “heartbreaking” attack just a year after its multimillion-dollar renovation, according to officials.
Baby-faced firebugs Elvin Ayavaca, 18, of White Plains and Richard Barrero, 19, of Harrison, along with an unidentified 17-year-old, caused at least $100,000 in damage to the charming 142-year-old landmark, the Westchester County Police said in a press release Friday.
The trio was charged with arson, burglary and criminal mischief after getting caught on camera strolling over a bridge leading to the lighthouse Saturday, according to police. A fourth suspect is still at large.
The young suspects are accused of hopping a locked fence at the “cherished” lighthouse at around 3:30 a.m., then smashing a window and climbing into the towering red-and-white structure.
Once inside, they allegedly lit parts of the bottom floor, which is set up as a museum, and damaged antique furniture and at least 35 precious books.
The vandalism came a year after the county unveiled a $3.4 million renovation of the lighthouse’s interior, including a restoration of its historic spotlight. The destruction sparked local outrage and plenty of police tips, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O’Leary told The Post on Wednesday.
The teens were arraigned in Sleepy Hollow Village Court on the felony charges, according to police, who said they aren’t naming the 17-year-old because he’s a juvenile.
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“Baby faced.”
Ffs.
and they have the gangbanger bowlcut haircut ...
The picture of them seals it. Illegal punks.
I remember watching videos of the Taliban destroying the Buddhas. I was about to go Elvis on the TV. Terrible barbarism.
“Hang ‘em”. Infamous words by Judge Roy Bean. “For Texas and Miss Lilly!”.
A chain gang. I once saw them way back in the ‘60s in Georgia. Some real bad boys for sure. Stuck at a traffic light watching them pee on cars. Their handler with a double barrel sawed off laughing. I held up a baseball bat. They didn’t pee on my car.
You’ve only been around since 2006?? lol pfffft
Like that plantation that was burned and people were celebrating.
Sacramento Northern Railroad (California) used to have Bidwell parlor cars, not sure if there is a connection with this family.
https://wplives.org/sn/parlor.html
Most likely living off our tax dollars.
Right. What a poor choice of words, It was way beyond “not necessary”. It was absolutely a criminal act and they should be made to pay. I don’t care if their paychecks are garnished for the rest of their damn lives.
Wannabes with Edgar haircuts
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