Durham Statue Vandal Arrested

Takiyah Thompson was arrested after taking part in a press conference a North Carolina Central University.

Thompson was charged with:

• Disorderly conduct by injury to a statue (Class II Misdemeanor)
• Damage to real property (statue as a fixture (Class I Misdemeanor)
• Participation in a riot with property damage in excess of $1,500 (Class H Felony)
• Inciting others to riot where there is property damage in excess of $1,500 (Class F Felony)

The Sheriff’s Office is executing search warrants and additional arrests are expected.