Crime & Safety
Meriden Teen Charged In Grad Vandalism Seeks Rehab
A Meriden teen who was allegedly part of a group that vandalized a graduation ceremony stage applied for accelerated rehabilitation.

MERIDEN, CT - One of four teens charged with vandalizing the stage for Wilcox Technical High School's graduation ceremony recently applied for accelerated rehabilitation, the Meriden Record Journal reported. Anthony Fuentes, 18, of Meriden, has been charged with third-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal trespass.
If the application is accepted by the court, the charges would be dismissed following a period of probation monitoring.
Fuentes and three other teens allegedly struck the stage with several eggs and paintballs. The damage and clean-up costs were estimated at $2,500.
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