Man charged after vandalizing American flag-themed crosswalk in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — East Providence police said a man was arrested after he vandalized the newly painted American flag-themed crosswalk over the weekend.

According to officials, they responded to the crosswalk on Turner Avenue after receiving reports of a black BMW intentionally accelerating through the crosswalk.

It left two tire marks across the artwork just after it was painted in honor of Memorial Day, officials said.

Police said they identified the suspect as 32-year-old David Cafaro of Johnston after an investigation…

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