On Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to calls for service in the area of Upton Park in the City of Springfield for malicious destruction of property complaints.
Several area residences and vehicles in the Upton Park Neighborhood were vandalized overnight. The vandalism consisted of suspected gang signs, profanity, and swastikas. These items were spray painted on vehicles, homes, street signs, and park benches.
The area was immediately canvassed for any suspects or items of evidentiary value. Numerous specific items have been located that will hopefully assist in further investigation and identification of the suspects.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau is assisting in the investigation. Extra patrols will be conducted in the area.
At this time, anyone in the area who may have witnessed anything, or have video surveillance or further information, is asked to contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700.
