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Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained arrest warrants last week for a suspect after he allegedly spray-painted government property.
The investigation was initiated on Saturday, April 27, when deputies responded to a report of graffiti vandalism at the entrance to Greenfield Elementary School and the Botetourt County Sports Complex. Deputies found numerous vulgarities spray painted on the roadway.
At approximately 6:26 a.m., on June 14, deputies again responded to another report of graffiti vandalism at the entrance to Greenfield Elementary School and the Botetourt County Sports Complex. Deputies observed threatening statements of violence directed toward the Board of Supervisors spray painted on the roadway and other statements expressing discontent with government.
On June 25, information was obtained by detectives identifying a suspect in these incidents. Preliminary investigation suggested the suspect had become increasingly vocal and more focused on carrying out acts of violence.
An arrest warrant for felony destruction of property was obtained on June 25 and on July 2, detectives obtained a felony warrant for terroristic threats for Marcus L. Aleshire, 33, of Troutville.
Aleshire was arrested and is currently being held without bond in the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail.
Anyone who may have information related to the case or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Mioduszewski at 540-928-2252.
~ Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office
