Suspect arrested after Huntington Beach vandalism spree, ax recovered

An ax-wielding suspect was arrested following a vandalism rampage in Huntington Beach on Monday, Sept. 23.

The suspect allegedly used the ax to vandalize multiple cars and homes along Bushard Street and Adams Avenue, police said. He allegedly slashed several tires, smashed holes into car windows and broke residents’ porch lights.

Officers responded at 11:14 a.m., and detained the suspect without incident, police said. Authorities later recovered an ax in the area of the vandalism.

The suspect was booked into the Huntington Beach Police Department’s jail. His name was not immediately released.

Anyone with property damage was encouraged to call 714-960-8811.

Staff writer Eric Licas contributed to this story.