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UPDATE: Suspect arrested in 68 vandalism case

Monday, Jun. 13 by Laura Peters | 45 comments | Email this story

The car vandalism that has been plaguing the area for the past month may have been put to rest last week. Christopher W. Bolt, 18, of Sterling, was arrested June 9 after Loudoun County authorities said he spray-painted at least one vehicle earlier this month in Sterling. However, investigators believe Bolt is connected to a string of destruction throughout Sterling, Ashburn and Leesburg that left more than 50 vehicles with thousands in damage. Bolt is said to have tagged vehicles with black spray paintusually scribing the number 68on April 30, every weekend in May, and June 6 and June 7, according to the Loudoun County Sheriffs Office. Bolt is a senior at Park View High School in Sterling, according to Loudoun County Public Schools Spokesman Wayde Byard. Authorities said he doesnt have a criminal record. So far, hes only charged with destruction of property for the vandalism of a car during the overnight hours on June 6 and June 7 on East Staunton Avenue in Sterling. A judge released Bolt from prison on June 10 with a personal recognizance bond. The case is still under investigation with the Sheriffs Office and the Commonwealths Attorney. No date has been set for a hearing for Bolt. If convicted, Bolt could face high fines and jail time, authorities said. The Sheriffs Office is attempting to tally up the amount of damages that occurred in the past month. The total damages on the weekend of April 30 and May 1 were more than $2,000,according to Investigator Vince DiBenedetto. Loudoun County Sheriffs Office Spokesman Kraig Troxell said that in some cases, most victims could wipe off the 68 from their cars with graffiti remover or they contacted their insurance companies, making it difficult to gauge the amount of damage. The series of vandalism left investigators searching for answers to the meaning of the number 68 and garnered regional media attention. Upon his arrest, Bolt reportedly told investigators that the number 68 had no meaning. His statements were that [the number 68] was random and it caught on because of the coverage [in the news], said Troxell. Investigators also suspect that there were copy cats in the 68 tags in the area, Troxell said. Tips from the public led investigators to Bolt, Troxell said. Deputies confronted Bolt in his home on June 9 and he cooperated with authorities, according to Troxell.
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The string of vandalism, according to authorities, is said to have just occurred in Loudoun County. Hes been pretty cooperative, Troxell said. Were not sure if anyone else is involved. Im pretty sure there will be more charges put on him. Troxell also mentioned that in the last string of cars hit by the tags on the weekend of June 6 and June 7, there were other markings that could be considered gang-related. But, as Troxell said, the 68 vandalism was not gang-related. It appears it was strictly in Loudoun County, Troxell said. We think he was paying attention to the coverage and because of that, he tried to throw us off and make us believe it was gangrelated. Last week Sheriff Simpson was in front of the Board of Supervisors for the agencys monthly Significant Incident Report presentation. Simpson told Board members that the previous weekend there were a number of vandalism cases which included the number 68 and references to a gang. He further told Supervisors that investigators believed that this recent activity was in response to the Sheriffs Offices statements that the incidents of vandalism were not gang-related. Times-Mirror Staff Writer Matt Vecchio contributed to this article.
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Sat, Jun 25 at 08:51 PM by Martha | Report this comment

is an interactive, digital replica of the printed newspaper. Open the e-edition now.

Should cane the little Sh()*& like they did to Michael P. Fay in Singapore.
Wed, Jun 22 at 01:23 PM by WOW! | Report this comment View our other print publications available online.

@ Pete.. Well look at what this white punk did. Go to ####### hell, not all hispanics are doing. I hate racist punks!
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@Cait we werent so lucky, woke up 5/1 to a smashed windshield, the brick was still in the driveway and the passenger side windows painted - $500 later.
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@WOWThe hispanic punks are too busy raping 8-year olds and running back to Central America. Talk sh}t when the white kids are forming a WS 13 gang and killing white house interns.
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Wow, how come people arent going crazy on the fact a WHITE kid this. Dont let it be a hispanic kid doing this, and all you white folks go crazy!!
Thu, Jun 16 at 01:03 PM by Cait | Report this comment

I woke up to my spray painted car on mothers day morningnot how I really

wanted that day to go. My boyfriend googled how to get spray paint off of cars non-acetone nail polish remover. So I spent all morning with nail polish remover, a micro-fiber sponge, and a lot of elbow-grease cleaning off my car. So I dont know how paying for damages would make much of a differenceI dont think I spent more than 8 bucks at CVS to get the nail polish and the sponge. He definitely needs a punishment for his crimes though. Id be happy with probation and community servicealthough given the fact that there were soooo many counts of vandalismand hes 18maybe even a short prison sentence. Im just glad hes caughtand Im glad to know its not gang related!
Wed, Jun 15 at 06:55 PM by Sam Swank | Report this comment

Any truth to the rumors he use to sodomize fellow co-workers in the Target bathroom and expose himself to eldery ladies at Ida Lee? God, I hope not but that is the rumor I have been hearing. This guy could be much more mentally ill than previously thought.
Wed, Jun 15 at 02:32 PM by West Ender | Report this comment

@smitty I like the idea, but lets go a bit farther. After hes washed the county cars, his victims should each be able to line up for a free car wash as well. And he should have to stay there working until ALL of the cars are washed and waxed by hand, to the owners satisfaction. If it takes him until 3am Monday morning, thats his problem. In addition to this, the offense he should plead guilty to should be serious enough to permanently affect any college plans or hopes he may have ever had.
Tue, Jun 14 at 12:32 PM by smitty | Report this comment

I do agree that money needs to be paid for the damages caused. But, I disagree with jail time. I was thinking along the lines of two to three years of community service. MR. Bolt has shown he likes cars alot. Let his term of community service to be washing all county owned vehicles every Saturday and Sunday under the supervision of what ever law enforcement person may be avaiable at the correction center. He should also have to report to someone weekly Monday through Friday as to his whereabouts.
Tue, Jun 14 at 09:35 AM by escortbrisbane | Report this comment

Wow! I cant believe there are people like him. Escorts in Brisbane are disappointed. Tsk.
Tue, Jun 14 at 07:29 AM by No punishment | Report this comment

The court system will fail once again. Probation and a slap on the wrist. Prosecution will seek a plea to get a conviction. Time served, 3 years probation, community service and 3k in fines. He will be back to breaking the law in a year. This story is proof crimes are for the media to get attention and the criminal walks free.
Tue, Jun 14 at 03:34 AM by wananty | discount gucci nice to see There is a slew of you to appease them. Opening your mouth without thinking brings them revenue! Read about yourselves one day! 2945abc45 0614 " class="blue2">Report this comment

The courts prey on stupid people. This is reassurance for their paychecks. It is discount gucci nice to see There is a slew of you to appease them. Opening your mouth without thinking brings them revenue! Read about yourselves one day! 2945abc45 0614
Mon, Jun 13 at 09:11 PM by Rick | Report this comment

Just saw a 68 driver on Route 7 near Dulles Town Center. It looks like they tried to rub it off somehow, so now it is just a faded blob of 68. Guess they are probably waiting for the insurance check. I am sure that woman would like a few minutes with this fine upstanding young man.

Mon, Jun 13 at 08:15 PM by Denver | Report this comment

If memory serves me correctly this guy spent $$$ a couple of months ago and was acquitted of abuse charges stemming from an incident where he picked up day laborers at the Sterling 7-11 and sodomized them. What a sad young man
Mon, Jun 13 at 05:57 PM by Silver Lining | Report this comment

He sprayed 68 on my car door the other week and I was livid. Instead of taking my anger out on him I decided to take those lemons and make lemonade. I painted 68 on the other side of the car and took my car down to the Old Dominion Speedway. I placed third and won $1200!!! Life isnt so bad!
Mon, Jun 13 at 03:02 PM by Tony | Report this comment

According to his facebook page he works at Target in Ashburn, a couple cars were painted there too.
Mon, Jun 13 at 09:57 AM by rcfx1 | Report this comment

So disappointing - the 68 didnt mean anything.

Mon, Jun 13 at 09:42 AM by Whtie Trash Fan | Report this comment

He is a senior at Park View H.S. Sterlings finest.

Sun, Jun 12 at 05:03 PM by RPO | Report this comment

I hope the judge makes him pay for the damages to each and every car. There is no reason the victims or their insurance companies should get stuck with eating the cost of a new paint job.
Sun, Jun 12 at 11:13 AM by Willy | Report this comment

There are more property locations damaged than what is stated in the article. Rediculous crimes, rack up them charges- All of them.
Sun, Jun 12 at 10:34 AM by David | Report this comment

To Sebastian Bach: Spray painting 50 cars is not a mistake and at 18, you should know better. You must be an immature kid postingvery typical.
Sat, Jun 11 at 10:12 PM by WHYTRY? | Report this comment

The courts prey on stupid people. This is reassurance for their paychecks. It is nice to see There is a slew of you to appease them. Opening your mouth without thinking brings them revenue! Read about yourselves one day! HaHaHa!
Sat, Jun 11 at 09:45 PM by who cares | Report this comment

The charges should be dropped. You guys care too much about some paint that could easily be taken off your cars. What if I spray paint your car you meathead!
Sat, Jun 11 at 01:32 PM by Albert Einstein | Report this comment

He did 50 cars. He is 18. 50+18=68 DUH!!!

Sat, Jun 11 at 12:31 PM by someone's car cares | Report this comment

Shut the #### up. Hes 18. Hes allowed to make mistakes. Theres no way hell serve 50 sentences for 10 years, ####### idiot. Its spray paint on a car. Get the #### over it. A mistake is dialing a wrong number, you dont mistakenly slash someones tires.
Sat, Jun 11 at 10:02 AM by Sebastian Bach | Report this comment

If anyone enjoyed those 18 and Life lyrics, I am available for any events where live music may be needed. Right now, I will be in the area for the Goldstein Bat Mitzvah. Ill see you at Broadlands Pub where we can party like its 1988!
Sat, Jun 11 at 12:03 AM by snapdragon | Report this comment

He should do hard time for that haircut.

Fri, Jun 10 at 10:54 PM by skidrow | Report this comment

18 and life You got it 18 and life you know Your crime is time and its 18 and life to go
Fri, Jun 10 at 10:18 PM by Alby | Report this comment

Fresh meat for the License Plate Factory.

Fri, Jun 10 at 07:27 PM by don't care | Report this comment

Shut the #### up. Hes 18. Hes allowed to make mistakes. Theres no way hell serve 50 sentences for 10 years, ####### idiot. Its spray paint on a car. Get the #### over it.
Fri, Jun 10 at 04:35 PM by who cares | Report this comment

The charges should be dropped. You guys care too much about some paint that could easily be taken off your cars.
Fri, Jun 10 at 04:06 PM by Andrew Harman | Report this comment

@So funny: Youd sue his parents on what grounds? P.S. Im not one of his parents, nor do I know them. Just curious.
Fri, Jun 10 at 03:01 PM by So Funny | Report this comment

I bet his parents are so proud!!! If I had a vehicle vandalized by this punk, I would sue him and his parents to get money for the damages.
Fri, Jun 10 at 01:55 PM by John | Report this comment

Gimme that booze ya little pumpkin pie haircutted freak!

Fri, Jun 10 at 01:46 PM by ninja_gaydad | Report this comment

they should really just let him go and say its not a big deal. people care too much about their crapwagons
Fri, Jun 10 at 01:36 PM by justice | Report this comment

Perhaps every vandalism victim could get five personal minutes with mr. bolt and see what kind of a tough guy he is. such vandalism is the epitome of weakness, giving a worth=less person a brief sense of empowerment before recessing into their reality as a loser.

Fri, Jun 10 at 12:22 PM by Promethean Fan | Report this comment

I just spit out my coffee laughing at the comment about the interactive white boards!
Fri, Jun 10 at 12:10 PM by USA | Report this comment

Hes probably an illegal immigrant from Canada!! Deport him and start rounding up fair skinned people who love hockey. CLOSE the BORDERS
Fri, Jun 10 at 11:56 AM by Promethean | Report this comment

If only he had interactive white boards when he was in school.

Fri, Jun 10 at 11:43 AM by Randall | Report this comment

Why am I not surprised. Typical.

Fri, Jun 10 at 11:25 AM by Give him 10 years | Report this comment

Each offense should carry the max sentence. He needs to serve 50 individual sentences.
Fri, Jun 10 at 10:49 AM by leesburger | Report this comment

Mr. Bolt should be forced to pay for the damages to the 50+ vehicles. His family should be ashamed.
Fri, Jun 10 at 10:39 AM by Aet | Report this comment

One hopes that the lulz that he probably did this for are comforting when hes picking up trash on the side of the road on an August afternoon.
Fri, Jun 10 at 10:30 AM by Bob Dobalina | Report this comment

should have enrolled him in the summer reading program.

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