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Owen Sound Graffiti Suspect Charged

The Owen Sound Police Service has concluded another graffiti investigation resulting in an Owen Sound man being charged.

Police launched an investigation several months ago into the word 'LONA' being spray-painted or drawn on government and private property at various locations within the city.

The investigation culminated today in the arrest of a 23-year-old Owen Sound man.

Police have not released a name, but say the suspect faces six charges of mischief in relation to 92 acts of mischief by spray-painting and drawing the tag on buildings, mailboxes and street signs and other various locations.

He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound December 18.

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