Man Accused of Going on Tree-Killing Spree with Chainsaw Arrested

Samuel Patrick Groft is accused of using a chainsaw to cut down trees in downtown Los Angeles, the Westlake District, and Glassell Park

After numerous trees were cut down throughout Los Angeles, a suspect has been arrested in connection with the crime.

On Tuesday, April 22, the Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrest of Samuel Patrick Groft, who is accused of felony vandalism for allegedly using a chainsaw to cut down trees in the areas of downtown Los Angeles, the Westlake District, and Glassell Park.

The L.A. resident was arrested around 4:30 p.m., local time that same day, when LAPD Rampart Detectives located him near Custer Avenue and West Sunset Boulevard. His bail was set to $150,00, per online jail records reviewed by PEOPLE…

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