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Mystery surrounds man accused of chain-sawing trees across downtown L.A.
On Wednesday, authorities announced that Samuel Patrick Groft, 44, had been arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism, and ...
Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.
The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that ...
‘Enough is enough’: Chainsawed trees spark anger over downtown L.A.’s decline
As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns ...
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Downtown L.A. Residents in Uproar Over Destroyed Trees as Suspect is Nabbed
Dozens of mature trees along prominent streets such as South Grand Avenue were vandalized with a chainsaw. These trees were ...
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Los Angeles County DA Announces Man Charged with Vandalizing Trees in Los Angeles
April 25, 2025 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a 44-year-old man ...