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Police: Teens sprayed graffiti on American flag, set off fire extinguishers in school buses

Police in Edison are searching for the three teenagers who vandalized seven school buses parked behind a school, and then returned later in the week to spray graffiti on the school’s American flag.

News 12 Staff

Aug 30, 2019, 9:22 AM

Updated 1,708 days ago

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Police in Edison are searching for the three teenagers who vandalized seven school buses parked behind a school, and then returned later in the week to spray graffiti on the school’s American flag.
The incident happened earlier this week outside Herbert Hoover Middle School on 174 Jackson Ave.
According to police, the teens are accused of setting off fire extinguishers inside three of the school buses at night and spray-painting four more with graffiti.
Police say the teens then returned and damaged the American flag with black and white spray paint.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 732-248-7400.


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