Arcadia police arrest man accused of damaging flower pots

ARCADIA, Fla. —

A man is accused of damaging flower pots in the historic downtown area of Arcadia, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

In a Facebook post, officers said that they became aware of a social media post regarding damaged flower pots in the historic downtown area.

Through surveillance footage, officers said, they identified suspect David Hodges, 34. They said that he was wearing the same clothing seen at the time of the incident when they found him.

Hodges was arrested and taken to the DeSoto County Jail and is facing a charge of criminal mischief with damage to property over $200 and under $1,000.

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