Vandalism suspects facing numerous charges in Salem

SALEM — The vandalism suspects accused of damaging several vehicles and city dwellings earlier this month are facing numerous charges.

Police charged two men and a juvenile girl with the vandalism, and a second juvenile girl also may be charged.

People on several city streets on Sept. 13 discovered that paint had been poured on their vehicles. Paint also was thrown on Southeast School, the Salem Little Quakers Bingo Hall, the West State Street overpass and a vacant residence on Franklin Avenue, said Detective Dave Talbert.

Police charged Corey R. McElroy, 18, of Merle Road, with 10 counts of criminal damaging and one count of theft and released him on his own recognizance, Talbert said.

Chad R. Anderson, 18, of Fairview Court, is charged with 12 counts of criminal damaging and one count of theft and also was released on his own recognizance.

“If you ask them why they did it, they said, ‘We were being stupid,’” Talbert said

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