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Five juveniles accused of property damage at the Carbondale Super Splash Park and other locations

An example of the damage done by vandals at the Super Splash Park and Outdoor Aquatic Facility in Carbondale.
An example of the damage done by vandals at the Super Splash Park and Outdoor Aquatic Facility in Carbondale.

Five juveniles have been arrested for a series of property damage reports in Carbondale, including damaging equipment at the Super Splash Park last weekend.

The Carbondale Police Department reports a 15-year-old male was arrested on Monday and the remaining four were taken into custody on Tuesday. The 15-year-old is detained in a juvenile detention facility pending a court appearance. The other four were released to their parents pending court appearances.

They face Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage to Property charges.

In addition to the Super Splash Park, the juveniles are accused of damaging property in the 1200 block of East Grand Avenue and the 800 block of East Grand Avenue between Saturday and Monday.

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