Police charge man over vandalism in Rødding

Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man over a series of vandalism incidents in Rødding, DR reports.

The incidents include damage to a pizzeria last week, where a window was smashed and hateful graffiti was written on the windows, and damage to eight Vejen Municipality vehicles on Monday night.

The man faces 10 charges. Eight concern vandalism in Rødding: three involve a smashed window and graffiti, three involve a smashed window, and two involve graffiti. He is also charged with violating fireworks and weapons laws after police found illegal fireworks and pepper spray during a search of his home.

Police said tips from residents, along with their own investigation, led them to the man after they shared an image of the suspected perpetrator the previous day. Officers are continuing their investigation and efforts to help residents feel safe, said Søren Wraae Larsen, deputy police inspector with the South and South Jutland Police.