Local News

18-year-old charged with vandalizing 63 cars in Quincy

On Saturday, July 26, Quincy police responded to North Quincy for multiple reports of vandalized cars. 

More than 60 cars were vandalized in North Quincy. August Sprino

An 18-year-old is facing dozens of charges after he allegedly vandalized more than 60 cars in Quincy, police said.

On Saturday, July 26, Quincy police responded to North Quincy for multiple reports of vandalized cars. 

Images from the scene showed cars with sprawling scratches across their exteriors.

“Through the combined efforts of responding patrol officers and the investigative work of QPD detectives the suspect was identified and arrested without incident,” the department said Thursday. 

Police arrested an 18-year-old man on Wednesday in connection to the vandalism, the department said. He is charged with 63 counts of defacing or damaging property.

Advertisement:

The man pleaded not guilty and was held on bail, court records show. A judge ordered an examination to evaluate whether he is competent to stand trial. 

Sign up for the Today newsletter

Get everything you need to know to start your day, delivered right to your inbox every morning.

To comment, please create a screen name in your profile

Conversation

This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com