1 arrested, accused of Memorial Day vandalism at Fort Morgan Cemetery in Colorado
One woman has been arrested and charged in connection with vandalism and destruction at Fort Morgan Cemetery on Memorial Day. Officers were called to the cemetery about 5:23 p.m. on Monday on reports of vandalism.
When officers arrived, they found an adult female in the area who was suspected of moving items from a headstone.
Upon further investigation, officers found seven different burial sites that had been desecrated. Approximately 10 stone flower pots and decorations were damaged, with an estimated value of approximately $5,100.
The suspect was identified as Michelle Mogan, 27, a transient. She was arrested and held without bond on charges of felony criminal mischief and seven misdemeanor counts of desecration of a venerated object.