St. Paul man charged in Pride, anti‑Trump vandalism; phone evidence shows address list, rally link
A St. Paul man was charged after authorities allege he vandalized LGBT Pride flags and anti‑Trump signs in a spree that also included broken windows at two businesses and a school. Police say a seized cellphone contained GPS‑tagged photos tying him to vandalism sites and a June 4 note listing 69 addresses (some later damaged), and that he described himself in texts as a “right‑wing libertarian,” attended the June 14 “No Kings” Capitol rally with a Trump sign, installed the Neighbors app and shared a Ring video link before a July 2 traffic stop and search recovered clothing matching surveillance; charges were issued by summons and his first court date is Nov. 13.
📌 Key Facts
- A St. Paul man is charged with vandalizing Pride flags and anti‑Trump signs, according to police and the criminal complaint.
- In texts he allegedly described himself as a “right‑wing libertarian” and said he attended the June 14 'No Kings' Capitol rally carrying a Trump sign.
- Police say a seized cellphone contained photos with GPS coordinates tying him to vandalism locations and a June 4 note listing 69 addresses, some of which were later reported damaged.
- Investigators also report the phone showed he installed the Neighbors app on June 18 and texted a friend a Ring video link with the message, “I found me.”
- A July 2 traffic stop led to a search warrant; officers recovered clothing that matched surveillance images, and the suspect declined to give a statement.
- Felony counts additionally allege broken windows at two businesses and a school; charges were issued by summons and the defendant's first court date is scheduled for Nov. 13.
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Self-described ‘right-wing libertarian’ damaged pride flags, anti-Trump signs in St. Paul, charges say
New information:
- Suspect allegedly described himself as a “right‑wing libertarian” in texts and said he attended the June 14 'No Kings' Capitol rally with a Trump sign.
- Police say a seized cellphone contained photos with GPS coordinates tying him to vandalism locations and a June 4 note listing 69 addresses (some later reported damage).
- He installed the Neighbors app on June 18 and texted a friend a Ring video link saying, “I found me,” per the complaint.
- Traffic stop on July 2 led to a search warrant; officers recovered clothing matching surveillance images; suspect declined to give a statement.
- Felony counts also allege broken windows at two businesses and a school; charges were issued by summons and the first court date is Nov. 13.