Columbia Police officers have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a series of vandalism incidents in the downtown area.
Tyler Chase-Ashton Loyd (DOB: 6-13-1997) is housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and charged with Five Counts of Vandalism.
Loyd is accused of throwing rocks and vehicles and buildings at the following locations:
- 822 Gervais Street (Hampton Inn) – window damage: $3,000
- 2000 Harden Street – Comet bus window damage: $500
- 1301 Gervais Street (Colliers International)– window damage: $40,000
- 300 Blossom Street – vehicle windshield: $500
- 1200 Main Street – (ABC Columbia) window panel: $2,000
- 1201 Main Street – (Capitol Center) glass door: $2,500
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.
