Enchanted Rock Vandalism Suspects Arrested

By Erin Baxter | April 7, 2016

 

Reported by KVUE in San Marcos, Texas, two people have been arrested and charged in connection with defacing Enchanted Rock on March 20. “According to the City of San Marcos, Charles Agawereh, 24, and Meredith Baird, 21, both of San Marcos, have been arrested. The pair is accused of painting graffiti on the south face of the summit at Enchanted Rock State Park.”

In March, TexasHillCountry.com reported on the graffiti vandalism at Enchanted Rock. According to police, “a photograph of the suspects in front of the graffiti placed on social media led to information identifying them.” It wasn’t reported which social media avenue helped catch the suspects.

San Marcos police said Agawereh had been arrested Jan. 15 on felony charges of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine). Detectives said the nickname “Ca$h” was linked to Baird while Agawereh’s nickname “Truck” was already known to police.

As for Agawereh and Baird, Texas felony graffiti charge carries a penalty of up to two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine if convicted. Both Agawereh and Baird also face narcotics charges for marijuana, amphetamine pills and ecstasy found in their apartment when they were arrested. The ecstasy and amphetamine charges are felonies while the marijuana charge is a misdemeanor.

The Hill Country can rest knowing that the suspects have been arrested, and Enchanted Rock is now safe once again.