Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection with $15,000 in Damage at Lockesburg Park

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with extensive vandalism at Lockesburg’s Ida Margaret Coulter Stone City Park that resulted in an estimated $15,000 in damages.

According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to the park on the morning of June 13 after receiving a report of vandalism at the concession stand restroom facilities.

Lockesburg Mayor Chuck Martin told investigators he discovered water running from the men’s restroom while conducting his routine rounds at the park. After entering the building, Martin found toilets and sinks had been damaged, causing water to flow throughout the facility. He also discovered the utility room had been forcibly entered and that power to the building had been shut off.

While checking the women’s restroom, Martin found additional damage. He then shut off the water supply, contacted the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and began reviewing surveillance footage from the park.

According to authorities, surveillance video showed four juveniles entering the restroom area before the damage was discovered.

Investigators also learned that playground equipment had been damaged and speakers had been removed from a utility room located at the park.

During the investigation, deputies interviewed several juveniles. According to the sheriff’s office report, one juvenile admitted to damaging metal bars on playground equipment and acknowledged carrying speakers away from the park.

As a result of the investigation, two juveniles were arrested in connection with the incident. Because those involved are minors, their identities are not being released.

Damages to the park were estimated at approximately $15,000. The investigation remains ongoing.