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Yesterday at 3:15 PM  A New York man who says he caught four boys vandalizing his father-in-law's home has been charged with child endangerment after corralling them in a closet until police arrived.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Seneca Falls car dealership is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for vandalizing numerous vehicles at the dealership.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Cicero Police Chief Joseph Snell said Kathleen Renz called in a report of damage that took place over the weekend.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Ross Leone, the man who admitted to stealing and destroying seven swan eggs in April 2012, was sentenced to three years probation including four weekends in jail for the first month.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Skaneateles police are investigating vandalism of the water tower near the Skaneateles Central Schools.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The grave of 12-year-old Baxter Fritz has been tampered with and vandalized repeatedly since he died last year. Baxter’s mother is devastated and has spent many nights in the cemetery guarding her youngest son’s grave.

Monday, November 26, 2012  $1,500 in damage was done to the Liverpool Little League Duerr Park facilities, and now officials are worried they won't have the fields ready in time for the next baseball season.

Monday, October 29, 2012  A Fort Drum soldier is accused of driving while intoxicated and going on a vandalism spree.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Vandals have smashed almost half of the 43 bike lane lights installed at Syracuse University.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Former Orange star and assistant coach Louis Orr had his Toledo home vandalized.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Vulgar words spray-painted on a Utica Ukranian Catholic Church disturb parishoners and a neighborhood. Utica Police are asking for your help to find out who is responsible.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Vandals damage or tip over 20 headstones inside a Cayuga County cemetery.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Utica man accused of making graffiting locations around the city.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  A Virginia judge found enough evidence to convict a Richmond mother charged with vandalism, but he's delaying a final disposition until she performs community service hours.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Bellevue Country Club announced in an email that is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for damaging the golf course earlier this week.