New London Man Faces 39 Counts Of Criminal Mischief: Police

New London CT

31 January, 2022

8:43 AM

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NEW LONDON, CT — A man was charged for slicing car tires with a knife last week, according to police. James Castro-Campos, 39, was charged with 39 counts of third-degree criminal mischief. Police responded to a call Thursday at 9:49 p.m. reporting that a man was slicing car tires with a knife. Witnesses provided a detailed description and a photo of the man to officers. Police found the man at a business on Broad Street. Castro-Campos had two knives in his possession, one with a black rubber-like substance on the blade, according to police. The knives were seized as evidence and Castro-Campos was charged. Anyone with information on this incident can call police at 860-447-5269 ext. or submit anonymous information via the New London 411 Tips system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).