During a recent protest outside of Los Angeles City Hall, a suspect was apprehended by the LAPD for felony vandalism. The gathering, which started peaceably on Tuesday, took a turn when participants started throwing objects at police officers and proceeded to deface property, including an unfortunate UPS truck and Waymo vehicle, as they marched on South Broadway. According to LAPD's news release, an individual was detained and arrested by the authorities after being spotted spray-painting buildings.
The man in question, Antonio Florencio Castillo Duran, faces charges under Penal Code 594(B)(1) – the legal terminology for felony vandalism. Central Burglary Detectives from the LAPD arrested Duran, a 22-year-old from La Puente, after observing his alleged participation in the defacement. Duran was later subjected to the Book and Release process following his booking into the Metropolitan Detention Center.
The LAPD is now searching for potential additional victims of vandalism from this incident and reaching out to the community for more information. They've prompted anyone with knowledge about the vandalism acts connected to Duran, or any similar acts, to come forward. Central Burglary Detective Murillo is leading the investigation, and individuals with information can contact him directly at his office number: (213) 996-1862. The department emphasizes that there are multiple ways for tipsters to remain anonymous and contribute valuable information, be it through the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers or the "P3 Tips" mobile application.
Authorities have described Antonio Florencio Castillo Duran as standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. The LAPD press release details that the suspect has met the criteria for release, as per the Los Angeles County 2025 Felony Bail schedule, and was able to leave after booking. However, the investigation remains active as detectives continue to work on pinpointing others involved in the destruction of property. The public is encouraged to help piece together this event as the LAPD endeavors to uphold the law and safeguard the aesthetic integrity of the city's streets.
