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Accused Vandal's Picture on MySpace

Suspected Graffiti Vandals Pay the Price

Melissa McCrady

MILWAUKEE - The WR Crew, as they call themselves, made their mark all across Milwaukee County. Now that group faces the consequences.

Ten men between the ages 17 and 26 were charged Monday with painting graffiti on dozens of buildings, bridges and businesses. They're also accused of vandalizing an electronic billboard over Interstate 43.

"It's a significant case as far as graffiti is concerned," Chris Hartley, defense attorney, said.

Many of the alleged vandals have a page on the Web site "MySpace." Here they posted pictures of their graffiti, even bragged about it online.

One vandal posed for pictures in front of graffiti he allegedly painted on local bridges.

Once cops were tipped off to the pages, they busted the alleged vandals. Now they all face several criminal charges and could face civil charges as well.

Owners of the businesses tagged with graffiti insisted on pressing charges.

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