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22-Year-Old Arrested in Katy, Texas, for Slashing Tires of 30 Cars, Faces Six Charges

Jan 5, 2025, 01:55 PM

Jesus Arellano, a 22-year-old man, was arrested in Katy, Texas, for allegedly slashing the tires of at least 30 neighborhood cars in the Westfield Village neighborhood. Surveillance video captured Arellano casually walking from car to car, using a knife to puncture tires. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported that Arellano faces six initial criminal mischief charges. The damage varied, with some cars having one tire slashed, while others had multiple tires affected. Residents, including college student Christopher Moore, were forced to pay out of pocket for tire replacements, with some expressing frustration over the brazen nature of the acts.