An alleged prolific graffiti vandal, Kieran Mercer, was arrested after an over two-year investigation into vandalism that has occurred across Oro Valley.
Mercer, a 27-year-old Oro Valley resident, was arrested after a warrant was served at his residence on Mount Bigelow Drive. Mercer was taken into custody without incident.
According to the Oro Valley Police Department, residents of Oro Valley and surrounding communities have likely observed some of the vandalism he is charged with, many of which had the word “Goof” associated with it.
Damages associated with this case exceed $36,000. The vandalism incidents ranged in size from small tags on stop signs, to large sections of damage over 30 feet wide, and a rail tank car that was spray painted with graffiti.
The State Gang Task Force was brought in due to his self-proclaimed affiliation with local violent gangs.
Mercer was booked into Pima County Jail and charged with Participating or assisting in a Criminal Street Gang Narcotics violations, and Criminal Damage in excess of $10,000 Criminal Damage in excess of $2.000.