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Suspect arrested in Helena vandalism case

Several incidents of vandalism have been reported in Helena that had vulgar and offensive imagery
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HELENA — The Helena Police Police Department (HPD) has made an arrest regarding a string of vandalism that happened earlier this week.

Helena resident Durbin W. Tabb, 21 years old, was arrested Wednesday after HPD identified him as a suspect and conducted an interview with him.

Tabb was booked into the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center on charges of felony criminal mischief and felony malicious intimidation.

There were reports of five buildings including the Cathedral of St. Helena that were tagged with symbols and vulgar imagery. HPD also received reports of 10 vehicles defaced that night, including vehicles of elderly residents and staff at Touchmark Retirement Community.

Total damages are estimated at more than $10,000.

The investigation is continuing and additional suspects have been identified.

Sunday night vandalism damages estimated at over $10,000