Teenaged Dixon Duo Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Vandalism

Two Dixon teenagers are in a heap of trouble.

On Friday morning Dixon Police officers arrested Michalijon Troupe and Marcus Early, both 18, on suspicion of felony vandalism and conspiracy.

According to the Troupe and Early were spray painting graffiti on the rear exterior wall of at 825 North Adams St. A concerned citizen saw Troupe and Early spray painting and phoned police

Officers arrived at the pizzeria at 3:08 a.m., Friday, and saw the teens standing near the side of the business according to police. The boys ran from police but were subsequently apprehended. Officers recovered evidence, including the spray paint cans that the boys were using.

The boys were arrested on suspicion of aforementioned charges and taken to the Solano County Jail.

“It is important to remember the monetary costs of graffiti to citizens and the City,” stated a Dixon Police Department press release. “Graffiti found on public property hurts everyone’s pocket books. Graffiti in a neighborhood park, on a powerbox, on government buildings, and on school property costs the community, citizens, and school districts thousands of dollars to clean up.”

The department said that most graffiti happens during late or early morning hours, normally under the cover of darkness.

“Graffiti vandals are difficult to catch and prosecute if no one reports them,” stated the release. “Suspicious activity occurs when a person’s conduct does not fit the norm of your neighborhood.”

Anyone who sees graffiti activity or other suspicious behavior is asked to contact the police department at 707-678-7080.

If an emergency arises, call 911, the police said. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the Solano County Crime Stoppers tip line at 707-644-STOP (7867). All calls are anonymous and confidential.

A reward for up to $1000 may be paid for information that leads to an arrest.