Indiana State Government's own "January 6th"

[Muda69]

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2022/03/28/indiana-state-police-house-chambers-statehouse-vandalized/7191040001/

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On Sunday afternoon, the Indiana Statehouse was vandalized, spokesperson for Indiana State Police Capt. Ron Galaviz said. 

Around 4 p.m., Indiana State Police were informed of "multiple juveniles" running inside the Statehouse, Galaviz said.

Officials arrived at the Statehouse and chased the juveniles until they were caught near the canal area. They were detained, but eventually released into the custody of their parents. 

Galaviz said "significant criminal mischief" had taken place. 

Damage was done to an office and also the House chambers, Galaviz said. He said he was not aware of any damage done to the Senate chambers. 

Police found writings and drawings with a black marker in both the office and the House chambers, including one of a "male body part," Galaviz said.

Hand sanitizer was dumped in the office, and in the House chambers, something was thrown at a large display screen, causing damage to it and leaving broken glass, Galaviz said. A bench also appeared to be thrown down from the second level, Galaviz said, citing a news website for this information. 

Officials do not believe anything was stolen. Galaviz said the state police could not provide a motive for the vandalism, in accordance with the policy of the investigation. 

House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued a statement on Monday afternoon. Huston said the damage ranged from broken computer monitors to "trashed" desktop items. However, House officials were not aware of damage to any "historically significant items."

"Just as Hoosiers do, we take great pride in this historical and special building, and it was beyond disheartening and frustrating to learn of this incident," he said in the written statement.

Other House offices were not affected by the vandalism, Huston said. 

This is an ongoing investigation by the Indiana State Police. No charges have yet been requested or filed against the juveniles, but that may change as the investigation proceeds, Galaviz said.

This kind of vandalism of the People's House cannot be tolerated, especially the drawings of a penis found in the House chambers.  Shameful.

 

[Impartial_Observer]

Ehh, I was under the assumption that every building downtown was fair game. Probably IMPD’s fault.