Four men, including a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee, have been charged with felony vandalism related to a yearlong series of graffiti incidents in downtown Los Angeles that caused over $170,000 in property damage. The accused, Javier Rezendez Rocha, faces 12 felony counts for his alleged role in the spree, which reportedly took place between August 2025 and August 2026.

Authorities said Rocha utilized specialized equipment, climbing gear, and drones to spray-paint graffiti tags on buildings and capture footage of the illegal activity. The targeted locations included several historic sites such as the Cameo Theatre, the Roxie Theatre, Pershing Square, and the area around the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

In addition to Rocha, three other men identified as Michael Ray Gonzales, Francisco Rodriguez Aguilar, and Richard Evan Ward II have also been charged in connection with the vandalism. Officials allege the group sought to profit from their acts by gaining exposure on social media platforms.

City officials are currently reviewing body camera footage related to the investigation but have not released further details. The charges carry potential penalties associated with felony vandalism under California law. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full scope of the damage and any additional suspects involved.