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Culpeper automobile vandal nabbed with DNA evidence

Posted on Jan 30, 2009

The mysterious case of an outbreak of vandalism cases in Culpeper was solved with the examination of DNA evidence found on the damaged vehicles. Last summer, several cars were damaged when a vandal slashed the tires, broke windows, and damaged the ignition in at least one car.

Culpeper detectives were not optimistic about bringing charges against the perpetrator, until it was discovered that the vandals had left behind their genetic footprint in the form of blood and other DNA evidence. A 17 year old boy was suspected of the crimes, but it was not until his identity was confirmed through the DNA evidence that they were able to bring six juvenile petitions against him and charge him with misdemeanor destruction of property.

According to authorities the damage totaled thousands of dollars, and now that there is evidence against the 17 year old the case will proceed to court. Detectives credited sound evidence collection and scientific evaluation with helping solve the case.