Federal authorities charged Melissa L. Farris, 41 of Kentucky, with felony vandalism for allegedly spray painting the National Mall's World War II Memorial. Photo courtesy of U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C.
Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A Kentucky woman was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the National Mall's World War II Memorial, officials said Friday.
Melissa L. Farris, 41 of Elizabethtown, is charged with depredation against federal property and destruction of veterans' memorials, both of which are felonies. She faces 10 years in prison on each charge.
"Vandalizing our World War II Memorial is a despicable attack on a sacred monument honoring the Americans who fought and died for our freedom," U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a statement on X.
Farris was arrested about 2 p.m. on Thursday when U.S. Park Police responded to reports of a disorderly person, according to the criminal complaint.
