ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that a man is in custody for vandalizing the courthouse Friday night.
Police say that 36-year-old Christopher Peters, 36, used a sledgehammer to break the glass on the doors before damaging several other areas. He then reportedly took off on foot. Police released images of the suspect and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that Peters was identified and arrested. The damage to the courthouse is estimated to cost $15,000 to $20,000, according to police.
The following was released:
On February 2, 2024, at approximately 7:26 P.M., a male white suspect approached the Allen County Courthouse and broke out glass on the entry doors, using a sledgehammer. The suspect entered the courthouse and broke out several other entry doors before fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect was wearing dark pants, a long sleeve dark jacket, an orange safety vest and clear safety glasses. The suspect appears to have dark hair, brown or black, and was wearing it into a short ponytail.
The damage to the courthouse is significant. A low estimate of the damage would be $15,000 to $20,000, possibly higher.
The person of interest previously mentioned has been identified as, Christopher Peters, 36 years of age, of Fort Wayne, IN. He has been charged with Criminal Mischief, a level 6 felony, and Burglary, a level 5 felony, in relation to the damage at the Allen County Courthouse.
This investigation is ongoing.
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