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Man arrested after Solano County memorials for fallen first responders and veterans vandalized
KCRA ^ | April 30, 2026 | Peyton Headlee

Posted on 04/30/2026 4:57:19 PM PDT by artichokegrower

A Vallejo man suspected of vandalizing memorials that honored fallen first responders and veterans in Solano County was arrested, the sheriff's office said on Thursday.

The vandalism and theft of bronze stars and plaques from sites in Fairfield and Vallejo sparked outrage and an investigation by authorities.

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Joshua Gonzales 40 of Vallejo was arrested and further charges are pending.


Fat freak

1 posted on 04/30/2026 4:57:19 PM PDT by artichokegrower
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“Was it anti-law enforcement? Was it anti-government? Are we being targeted? But that is still being uncovered. Or is it greed for people that are just trying to recover the value of that material?” DeWall said.“

Looking at the thief, I’d go for the last one.


2 posted on 04/30/2026 5:21:58 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals.)
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Jackpot baby??


3 posted on 04/30/2026 5:50:10 PM PDT by AuntB (Trump is our Ben Franklin - Brilliant, Boisterous, Brave and ALL AMERICAN!)
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To: artichokegrower

Does anyone remember “running the gauntlet”?

Native American tribes, particularly in the Eastern Woodlands (such as the Shawnee, Delaware, and Iroquois), practiced “running the gauntlet”, which served as a form of brutal punishment.

Let this ne’er-do-well run a gauntlet of vets and first responders, and see if they learn their lesson!


4 posted on 04/30/2026 9:16:06 PM PDT by Franklin from Florida
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