Crime & Safety
Tiverton Police Investigating Offensive Graffiti at High School
The incident was reported on Sunday, and police are investigating.
are working with officials to find the individuals who spraypainted offensive statements and images all over the building.
Lt. Patrick Jones said the school's principal arrived at the school on Sunday, Feb. 26 and noticed a "large number" of windows, walls, brick veneer, a "Do Not Enter" sign and doors covered in graffiti.
"An officer took approximately 20 photos of the damage," Jones said, adding they mostly contained inappropriate images and profanity. Most of the images could not be provided to Patch, except for one on the brick exterior stating "TMW 4 Life" or "Tiverton's Most Wanted."
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"At this point we're working with the school to review possible suspects," Jones added.
Anyone with information about the incident can call police at 401-625-6717.
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