St. Cloud police arrest man accused of vandalizing roadside memorial

ST. CLOUD, Fla – St. Cloud police said they arrested a 34-year-old man accused of damaging a roadside memorial on 13th Street earlier this month.

St. Cloud police arrested a man accused of vandalizing a roadside memorial near Key Foods on 13th Street, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.

Police said officers arrested 34-year-old Brandon Thomas for vandalizing the memorial on June 16.

Thomas is charged with criminal mischief and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, police said.

Police thanked community members who provided information and assistance, saying the tips helped bring the case forward and offer peace to the family who placed the memorial.