A prolific vandal, Jordan Quimayousie, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for more than 750 acts of graffiti in Phoenix.
According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, between January 2023 and October 2024, he vandalized properties in Phoenix’s 19th Avenue Corridor, between Indian School and Camelback Roads. Along with tagging City of Phoenix property like bus stops, sidewalks, and fire hydrants, Quimayousie also spraypainted his monikers on a school, a church, and multiple apartment buildings and businesses.
Quimayousie pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Damage, a Class Four Felony. In addition to prison time, he was ordered to pay $58,204.39 in restitution to the city — the full amount Phoenix spent on clean-up. He was also ordered to pay another $4,206.36 to cover damage caused to an apartment building.
Deputy County Attorney Mischa Hepner, who prosecuted this case, learned about what was happening from neighbors at a community meeting. They raised concerns that this defendant was tagging the area faster than the city could make repairs.
“This case highlights the power of a community working together to make our neighborhoods better,” said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. “Residents spoke up, Phoenix Police Community Action Officers did a thorough investigation, and MCAO’s prosecutor made sure this defendant was appropriately punished and made to pay back taxpayer dollars spent cleaning up his crimes.”
“Employees at MCAO don’t just work for Maricopa County, we live here too,” said Mitchell. “We’re all invested in keeping our communities safe for your families and for our own.”