Forked River Man Charged With Criminal Mischief for Graffiti Damage

Zachary McKay, 22, of Forked River was arrested and charged with 12 counts of criminal mischief for allegedly causing more than $2,200 in graffiti damage throughout Lacey Township, Lt. James Veltri said in a press release.

According to Veltri, the damage consisted of graffiti painted in black spray paint with the word “Sine” and statement “Free Your Mind.”

McKay allegedly caused $1026.42 in damage to the exterior of buildings owned by Lacey Township including Hebrew Park, South Dock, Cedar Creek Beach, and the township-owned boardwalk and guardrail located at the end of Laurel Boulevard, Veltri said.

McKay also allegedly caused another $1221.45 in damage to area businesses, Veltri said.

At the Lacey Mall, graffiti was painted on the rear wall of Blockbuster, a storage trailer at ShopRite, and four dumpsters.

At Laurel Plaza, graffiti was found on the south side of the building, a rear door, and a dumpster.

Graffiti also was found on an Ocean County bridge located on Cedar Avenue near Lake Barnegat Drive North in Lanoka Harbor as well as a freestanding wooden wall located behind the Home Depot.

Township employees and local business owners removed some of the graffiti while other locations require professional repairs, Veltri said.

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