Three teenagers in Spokane, Wash., were arrested this week after they rode Lime scooters over a freshly-painted LGBT mural at a roadway intersection.
The teen suspects allegedly did donuts on a “trans pride” flag mural that was recently repainted following another vandalism incident.
The suspects reportedly proceeded to shout “F*** you F*****” and “Go to Hell,” at a witness who confronted them, according to local media.
BREAKING: On Wednesday night, just a few hours after Spokane repainted the LGBTQ+ Pride Mural, three teens left scooter marks there…
Ruslan Turko (19) and 2 other underage teenagers, were arrested for 1st degree “malicious mischief”, a FELONY that is punishable by up to 10… pic.twitter.com/qWM3TVGMKX
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 7, 2024
“A different witness also heard a suspect in the group say ‘F*****’ according to court documents,” reports KREM2.
Two minors and one adult were charged with first-degree malicious mischief, with 19-year-old Ruslan V. V. Turko held on a $15,000 bond, which represents the cost to repaint the mural.
A local media correspondent freaked out when more children dared to ride scooters on the mural, just as he was reporting on the arrests the night before.
A group of five to six kids just starting doing donuts and creating skid marks on the Pride Mural. Right in front of me as we’re reporting on three people getting arrested for doing the same thing last night.@KHQLocalNews pic.twitter.com/FMXGAg77fx
— Adam Schwager (@schwagerTV) June 6, 2024
The Lime Scooter company bizarrely weighed in on the incident, saying they condemned the act and would prevent scooters from doing that again by instituting a no-ride geo-fence around the mural.
“All of us at Lime condemn these vile acts in no uncertain terms. At a time when our teams at Lime are beginning pride celebrations around the globe, it is disturbing to see the hate taking place in Spokane. Lime is taking immediate action against the perpetrators and doubling down on our support of Spokane Pride and Spokane Arts. Lime is proud to put time and resources into celebrating Pride Month each year and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations working to uplift and protect queer people in cities around the world. We will not let the hateful few spoil the joy of Pride Month in Spokane, and are grateful for those working to make Spokane more welcoming for all.”
You can’t make this up. Lime @limebike implemented a “no go zone” around the pride mural in WA after teens left scooter marks.
You can’t scooter on the street anymore because Lime is going out of their way to protect the feelings of the child m*tiIat*on cult who are intent on… https://t.co/K9Kl33MKPH pic.twitter.com/i5ZbETxrhf
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 7, 2024
Social media users blasted the arrests, arguing the mural shouldn’t be painted on a roadway if authorities don’t want people to ride over it.
All the Karens need to understand that if they don’t want skid marks on their not accomplishment symbol they need to stop painting their fvcking mural on a street.
Why the hell is this so difficult for some to understand? pic.twitter.com/0JI0b78fC8
— I Meme Therefore I Am
(@ImMeme0) June 7, 2024
Stop painting murals on the street! pic.twitter.com/RmowLNl97s
— Cooking With Sal Minella (@SalMinellaUtube) June 7, 2024
If they don’t want people driving over it, don’t paint it on the ground.
— Trump Family *PARODY* (@Mai_ASUR) June 7, 2024
The incident comes after Spokane city leaders broke down in tears late last month after a different vandalism event defaced the flag mural.
WATCH: A Spokane city leader breaks down in tears while talking about someone vandalizing a street pride mural. pic.twitter.com/KzXddC6B0T
— I Meme Therefore I Am
If only liberals got as upset over the destruction of American symbols and monuments as they do the pride flag.