VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that John Williams of Ventura has been charged in connection with multiple swastikas spray painted on public and private property Sunday in Ventura.
Williams, 30, of Ventura was arraigned on the following charges and special allegations on April 2 where he pled not guilty to all charged counts:
Charges
- Three Counts of PC 594(b)(1)-Vandalism Over $400
- Three Counts of PC 11411(c)-Terrorizing Symbol on Private Property
- Two Counts of PC 594(b)(2)(A)-Vandalism Not Exceeding $400
- PC 22610(a)-Possession, Purchase, Use of a Stun-Gun by a Person Convicted of a Felony
Special Allegation
- PC 667S2-Strike Two
- PC 1170(h)(3)-Prior Serious or Violent Felony with Prison Eligibilty
- CRC 4.421(b)(3)-Defendant Served a Prior Prison Term
- CRC 4.421(b)(3)-Defendant was on Parole
On March 30, officers were dispatched to a report from a business about graffiti on their wall that showed a swastika and the words “VC Pride” shared the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office…