HAMILTON — Hamilton police arrested a suspect in connection with a tire slashing spree that damaged 11 vehicles at multiple businesses north of town.
The incidents occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 19 near Copper King Court.
"I think it was somebody that was just maybe intoxicated that slashed a bunch of tires on cars," Hamilton Police Chief Steve Snavely told MTN. "We had a total of 11 cars that had slashed tires and a trailer that had a slashed tire at four different locations," he continued.
Officers obtained video footage from one of the incidents, which helped identify a suspect. The officers noted the suspect's unique footwear.
"Back when I was a detective, we used to use shoe prints all the time as a great evidence tool. There's so many different types of shoes, but each shoe has their own unique branding on them and it was easily identified," Snavely detailed.
Later that day, officers on patrol observed a male matching the suspect's description. The individual was taken in for questioning and was subsequently arrested for felony criminal mischief.
Police credited businesses and community members who provided information and assisted with the investigation.
For those impacted, Snavely says, "We're asking for them to all provide restitution amounts for them and we'll supply that to the court."
"If there are any more victims out there that maybe have come across their tire from that night, the 18th or 19th that had a flat tire, please contact the police department and give us your information. We'll look into that as being maybe being tied to the same incident," Snavely added.
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