NY Beach Patrol Member Charged after Vandalism in Dewey Beach
Image courtesy Dewey Beach PD
Dewey Beach Police have arrested a New York man after receiving a report of vandalism on the beach near Dickinson Avenue on July 10th. Police saw six individuals on the beach – when police tried to contact them several ran off.
One person was spotted carrying wood matching the wood used on the Dewey Beach lifeguard stands – and further investigation showed that three stands had been dragged into the ocean – a total of 5 stands were damaged. Police also found other signs of vandalism.
Police arrested 18 year old Mateo Gomez of Long Beach, New York who is charged with multiple offenses:
- Criminal Mischief
- Hindering Prosecution
- Disorderly Conduct
- Conspiracy
- Underage Consumption of Alcohol
- Violation of Beach Curfew
Gomez was released on his own recognizance.
Police say all who were identified in this incident are associated with the Long Beach Beach Patrol – who were in town for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Association Championships.