The fight against unsightly graffiti continues in both Cosmopolis and Aberdeen.

In Aberdeen, at about 1:27 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, an Aberdeen police officer was on routine patrol with a civilian rider on board. While driving in the 300 block of East Heron Street, the civilian rider saw people spray painting a garage door in the alley.

The officer went to investigate and located two subjects defacing private property with spray paint.

After contacting the owners of the property, the two subjects, ages 31 and 47 of Aberdeen, were arrested for third-degree malicious mischief. They were booked into the Aberdeen city Jail awaiting arraignment.

In Cosmopolis, police are investigating recent incidents of malicious mischief involving graffiti in the community. Several locations have been targeted with spray paint markings.

Currently, the Cosmopolis Police Department has no investigative leads and is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible. Graffiti is a crime that defaces public property and negatively affects the quality of life for our residents, according to the police. The Cosmopolis Police Department is urging anyone who witnesses someone spray painting public property to immediately report the incident, including as much detail as possible, including the location, time, description of the individual(s) involved and any vehicle information. To report an incident in Cosmopolis, call 360-533-8765.

Cosmopolis Police Department Cosmopolis police are looking for graffiti vandals who have recently tagged several places in the city.