UPDATE: Both accused vandals were charged for their connection to the destruction of 20 local law enforcement vehicles.
Alan Arabian, the suspect in damaged Tulsa County Sheriff's Office property, is charged with eight felony counts of malicious injury to property of $1000 or more.
Angelo Baca, the suspect in damaged Tulsa Police Department property, is charged with assault and battery on a police officer, assault on a police officer, obstructing an officer, resisting an officer and improper walking on a roadway.
More charges could be added as investigations continue.
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Tulsa Police Department's Riverside division found about 15 of their patrol cars with busted windshields on Sunday.
Police said around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, officers responded to a private security officer who reported being assaulted. The security officer told police that he was driving when he came into contact with the suspect, Angelo Baca, walking in the middle of the street.
The security officer attempted to get Baca out of the road, and several witnesses reported seeing Baca charge at the officer with two wooden sticks and then take off running.
TPD and Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers found Baca on 51st and Peoria.
Police said Baca continued not to comply and ignored commands. Officers used a taser on Baca and were able to get him into custody.
Shortly after the arrest, officers discovered 15 police cars vandalized. Surveillance video from the division shows Baca allegedly jumping on the cars and busting out the windshields.
2 News is working to obtain that footage.
TCSO vehicles had windshields vandalized as well on eight of their cars, including transport vehicles.
TCSO vehicles had windshields vandalized as well on eight of their cars, including transport vehicles. As of now, the incidents appear to be separate. TCSO arrested Alan Arabian in connection the damage to their property.
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