One Arrested for Destruction of Property in Easton

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Easton, Md. – A man was arrested after damaging property belonging to at least four organizations in the downtown area.

24-year-old Nicolas Mark Fluharty was arrested and charged with four counts of malicious destruction of property.
Reports say that officers noticed potted plants, gourds, and pumpkins smashed on Harrison street.
As officers removed this debris from the road, they noticed more damage around the downtown area, including torn-down festival signs, decorative scarecrows, and shattered windows in the Avalon theatre.

Officers say they found security camera footage of the suspect. Later, Easton police officers performed a traffic stop-matching the driver-identified as Fluharty to the security footage. Police also noted smashed pumpkin on his clothing.
Along with the 4 charges of destruction of property–he also faces several driving offenses, including driving on a suspended license.
Police say that victims of the damage include:

• The Town of Easton
• The Waterfowl Festival, Inc.
• The Avalon Foundation
• Kyle Edward Fine Jewelry