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1 arrested, accused of Memorial Day vandalism at Fort Morgan Cemetery in Colorado

1 arrested, accused of Memorial Day vandalism at Fort Morgan Cemetery
1 arrested, accused of Memorial Day vandalism at Fort Morgan Cemetery 00:23

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. 

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Damage at Fort Morgan Cemetery Fort Morgan Police

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.

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  Damage at Fort Morgan Cemetery Fort Morgan Police

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.    

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