Crime & Safety
Sussex Teen Charged With Vandalizing a Building in Downtown Milwaukee
Suspect is caught after his accomplice is recognized by the construction foreman at the building.
An 18-year-old Sussex man is facing charges after he and another man broke into a building under construction in downtown Milwaukee and vandalized it.
Joshua T. Ritz, of Sussex, and Jordon M. Mcleod, 21, of Milwaukee, were charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday with one count of criminal damage to property. If convicted, they could each face up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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On Aug. 7, Ritz and Mcleod broke into the building located at 735 N. Water St., by removing a piece of plywood blocking an opening into the building. They then spray painted graffiti on the walls, broke a fire extinguisher and damaged other items on the property.
The construction foreman was shown surveillance photos from the break in and recognized Mcleod because he lives across the street from the vandalized property. When police arrived, Ritz was there and both men admitted to the break in.
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Total damage caused in the incident is estimated at $8,743. They will make their initial appearance in court Tuesday.
