BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Clearwater, Florida man is facing vandalism charges after police say he vandalized “LGBTQ Pride Intersection” at NE2nd Avenue and NE 1st Street.
Delray Beach Police issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com.
The Delray Beach Police Department has made an arrest in the recent incident of intentional vandalism at the LGBTQ Pride intersection on NE 2nd Avenue. Dylan Brewer, 19, of Clearwater, FL, has been arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief over $1000 and reckless driving.
On the evening of Sunday, February 4th, 2024, witnesses reported that Brewer was observed intentionally performing multiple burnouts with his vehicle over the LGBTQ pride crosswalk at the intersection of NE 1st Street and NE 2nd Avenue. The reckless action caused significant damage to the streetscape painting, which serves as a symbol of unity and inclusivity for the LGBTQ community.
Law enforcement actively worked the case for more than a week. We received multiple reports from concerned citizens who witnessed Brewer engaging in these destructive acts. Several witnesses provided smartphone video of the crime. This morning, 2/12/24, Brewer turned himself in at the Delray Beach Police Department. Upon surrendering, Brewer did not provide a statement to law enforcement. He was taken to the Palm Beach County jail.
