Police have arrested two teens for vandalizing the Fulton Park Pool in Waterbury last month.
On July 19th, one of the hottest days of the year, Fulton Park Pool was closed after vandals broke in and tossed appliances, furniture, paint and medical supplies into the water. The teens also sprayed graffiti across the pool house.
According to police, 18-year-old Jamie Bryan and his 17-year-old accomplice are under arrest after breaking into Fulton Park pool and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Head lifeguard Kara Macharelli said the two teens are regulars at the pool and she saw Bryan just hours after the alleged crime.
"It's so upsetting to see he was the one involved. He actually came back the next day and made it look like he was shocked, I'm still shocked it was him," Macharelli said.
Investigators said retaliation could have been a motive. Bryan was told to leave the pool the day before the break-in for being disruptive. His friend was also arrested for fighting. Allegedly a group of teens got together and caused extensive damage to the pool, said police.
Detectives expect to make seven more arrests in the next few days.