Richmond National Battlefield Park (VA) Follow-up on Significant Vandalism On September 19, 2002, two adults and two juveniles were arrested by rangers for vandalizing the Parker's Battery unit of the park. All the unit's interpretive signs, its walking bridge and its Civil War monument were covered with profane words that had been spray-painted on in a variety of colors. In a plea agreement, the original felony charge was changed to a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property. All four pled guilty to that charge. Both juveniles then violated their probation before the sentencing hearing; they were again arrested and each served two days of jail time. On December 13, the juveniles were each sentenced to four days in jail, 250 hours of community service and two years' probation; banned from the park for two years; and required to pay a quarter of the overall $5,050 in restitution to the park. On February 21, adults Christopher Timberlake and Nikki Warner were sentenced in federal court. Timberlake received 15 days in jail, a year's su! pervised probation, and 250 hours of community service; Warner received two years' supervised probation and 250 hours of community service. Each was also banned from the park for two years and required to pay a quarter of the $5,050 in restitution to the park. Civil War News has been covering the story. Leslie Winston was the investigating ranger. [Submitted by Tim Mauch, Supervisory Park Ranger] http://data2.itc.nps.gov/morningreport/ Desoto Joe/The Record Man