AP
June 4, 2008
Police arrested a teenager yesterday accused of writing graffiti on a mural dedicated to Sept. 11 victims that was painted on the wall of a Bronx bodega.
The 17-year-old suspect, who used the tag name "SIPS," was charged with criminal mischief and making graffiti, police said. The memorial was tagged with silver, red and white paint on May 19.
The mural was painted by a local artist and was bright blue with the phrase "God Bless America," a rendering of the twin towers and a portrait of firefighter Peter Bielfeld, who died during the 2001 terrorist attack. Officers canvassed the area after the graffiti was painted and were able to come up with the last name of the suspect and an address, police said.
