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Home»Posts tagged with»vandalism (Page 3)

DNR ranger under investigation for vandalizing Detroit with graffiti

By Steve Neavling on March 27, 2014   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

DNR ranger under investigation for vandalizing Detroit with graffiti

The ranger has defaced historic buildings and signs throughout the city while collecting a check from the state.

Shinola clock in Detroit already defaced with graffiti

By Steve Neavling on March 9, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts  

Shinola clock in Detroit already defaced with graffiti

The Midtown clock is one of four erected in Detroit on Friday to promote Shinola’s brand.

Exposed: Vandal who defaced historic Whittier sign in Detroit is 28-year-old Eric Gray

By Steve Neavling on February 26, 2014   Headline, posts  

Exposed: Vandal who defaced historic Whittier sign in Detroit is 28-year-old Eric Gray

His girlfriend was fired from her job Tuesday after we published a story about both of them vandalizing buildings.

Graffiti vandal defaces iconic sign atop historic Whittier near downtown Detroit in daylight

By Steve Neavling on February 23, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, History, Police, posts  

Graffiti vandal defaces iconic sign atop historic Whittier near downtown Detroit in daylight

The tagger was spotted late this afternoon atop the high-rise that once hosted The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, actress Mae West and playboy Horace Dodge Jr.

Firebombing, injured firefighter set tone for Angels’ Night

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Firebombing, injured firefighter set tone for Angels’ Night

The west-side house was occupied by a baby, two children and two adults.

Vigilantes are attacking graffiti writers in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Headline, Life in Detroit, posts  

Vigilantes are attacking graffiti writers in Detroit

Fed up with the inundation of graffiti, some Detroiters are taking matters into their own hands

Cemetery Disgrace: City of Detroit neglects burial ground as gravestones stolen, vandalized

By Steve Neavling on May 7, 2013   City Government, Government, Headline, Investigations, Lens On Detroit, Mayor's Office, posts  

Cemetery Disgrace: City of Detroit neglects burial ground as gravestones stolen, vandalized

From the street, Forest Hill Cemetery looks like an overgrown vacant lot with a collapsing fence surrounded by garbage.

Art, vandalism or civil disobedience? “Fire extinguisher graffiti” splashed on Detroit buildings

By Steve Neavling on January 3, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Crime & Fire, Lens On Detroit, posts  

Art, vandalism or civil disobedience? “Fire extinguisher graffiti” splashed on Detroit buildings

On the east side, an abandoned dollar store and vacant house along Chene also were targeted with the same erratic paint patterns, presumably from a fire extinguisher packed with paint.

Cemetery theft: Close-up look at mausoleums damaged at historic Woodmere Cemetery

By Steve Neavling on January 2, 2013   Buildings, Crime & Fire, Lens On Detroit, Police, posts  

Cemetery theft: Close-up look at mausoleums damaged at historic Woodmere Cemetery

Thieves stole mausoleum doors, gates, stained glass windows, marble and other contents. About 12 mausoleum were ransacked.

Virtual Tour: State-controlled Highland Park school coming undone

By Steve Neavling on August 2, 2012   Crime & Fire, Lens On Detroit, Police, posts, Schools and Education  

Virtual Tour: State-controlled Highland Park school coming undone
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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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