Arrest Made in Connection with Vandalism at World War II Memorial
A person has been arrested in Washington, D.C., in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. The suspect, identified as Melissa L. Farris, faces felony charges for allegedly painting "Clean hands dirty $" on…
Philadelphia, PA, August 14, 2026 —
A suspect has been arrested in Washington, D.C., in connection with acts of vandalism that occurred at the World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall.
The individual arrested has been identified as Melissa L. Farris. Farris faces felony charges related to the alleged defacement of the monument and disruption of a public space.
According to reports, Farris is accused of painting the phrase “Clean hands dirty $” onto the World War II Memorial. In addition to the alleged graffiti, Farris is also charged with filling a fountain at the memorial with bubbles.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of the vandalism and the arrest have not been provided.
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