Police Arrest Suspect in Venice Vietnam War Memorial Wall Vandalism

Venice, CA -- Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 24-year-old Los Angeles man believed to be responsible for the vandalism of a beloved Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Venice.

On Wednesday police arrested Angel Castro, Exposition Park area of Los Angeles, according to Ramon Montenegro of the sheriff's Transit Policing Division. A $30,000 reward was offered for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism. It was not immediately clear if the reward had been claimed.

During an interrogation by detectives, Castro allegedly admitted to the crime.

"Castro admitted to his role in the vandalism of the Veterans Memorial Wall," Montenegro said.

Castro was booked for felony vandalism, and his bail is currently set at $95,000. He is scheduled to be arraigned later this week and could face additional charges as the investigation is still ongoing, according to police. LASD Transit Policing Division detectives continue to seek information regarding additional suspects, with monikers “PHEB”, “NONER”, and “SNAKE” that are connected with the tagging of the Veterans Memorial Wall.

Anyone with information regarding the identities of the other monikers believed to be connected to the vandalism is encouraged to call the LASD Transit Policing Division detectives at (888) 950-SAFE(7233), or to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477). You also can text the letters “TIPLA” plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.