May 14, 2008: Chief of Police Reward in Graffiti Case

Chief Steve Lodge presents a reward check to John and Lupe Woodworth.

Chief of Police Presents Reward in Graffiti Apprehension Case

On May 2, 2008, Santa Clara Chief of Police Chief Steve Lodge presented Santa Clara residents John and Lupe Woodworth with a $250 check as part of the City’s Graffiti Watch Reward Program. The reward program is part of the City’s comprehensive graffiti eradication efforts.

"One of the things that makes Santa Clara such a safe community is the willingness of our citizens to get involved. The police cannot be everywhere and we rely on such fine people as the Woodworth’s to be our eyes and ears so that those responsible for blighting our community with graffiti can be held accountable," said Steve Lodge, Santa Clara Police Chief.

On March 17, 2008, John Woodworth saw a person spray paint graffiti on a trailer parked in his neighborhood. John told his wife Lupe what he had seen and she flagged down Community Service Officer Rob Anthony who happened to be in the area. CSO Anthony called police officers into the area and kept observation of the suspect as he left on foot.

Based on a positive identification by the Woodworths, Officer Tom Leipelt arrested the suspect. The Santa Clara Police Department is grateful to the Woodworths for their assistance in solving this crime.

Much more information about the City’s Graffiti Eradication Program can be found on-line at www.santaclaraca.gov.

________________________________________________________________________

Chief Steve Lodge presents the reward check to John and Lupe Woodworth.