ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police arrested Christian Maier, 18, for doing circular “doughnut- burnouts” in his vehicle on the Pride mural at the Central Avenue and 25th Street roundabout.
Maier was captured on video on May 22nd, at 3:45 a.m., recklessly maneuvering his car in a way that left several tire marks across the mural and caused significant damage.
He is charged with felony criminal mischief and racing on a street.
Read: St. Pete Police Hunt For Driver Who Defaced Pride Street Mural
The City and volunteers restored the mural in time for Pride Month festivities.
This is still an open and ongoing investigation, police say.
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