TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Town of Tonawanda Police say they have charged two people with vandalizing Kenney Park.
Stephen Achilli, 20, of Grand Island, and Rekwan Gilbert, 19, of the Town of Tonawanda are charged with criminal mischief in the second degree and making graffiti.
Investigators say Achilli and Gilbert are accused of spray-painting racist, derogatory and obscene words and images at the park, including the newly installed inclusive playground and other structures around the playground and Rails to Trails.
Officials say damage was estimated at $1,500.
Both men were arraigned in Town of Tonawanda Court and released. They are scheduled to appear in court again on October 7.
Police are also asking anyone that might have information about this incident, to call the Town of Tonawanda Police Department at (716) 879-6614 or the confidential tip line at (716)879-6606.
