Three teens have confessed to vandalizing a dozen benches in Groton last April, according to the City of Groton Police Department.<\/p>\n
Twelve benches total - 10 at Eastern Point Beach and two at Griswold Point - were found vandalized on April 28.<\/p>\n
Some were smashed beyond repair on the rocks while others were thrown into the water.<\/p>\n
Six of the benches were memorial benches. While the plaques were recovered, the cost to replace the benches was between $500 to $600 each.<\/p>\n
During an investigation into an unrelated case, three teens confessed to the vandalism. The suspects, two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old were referred to juvenile court.<\/p>\n
Police officials credited Office Paul Ruddy with solving the case.<\/p>\n
Simply put, his efforts are in the highest traditions of this agency and the profession overall in conducting quality follow up investigation, read a post on the departments Facebook page.<\/p>\n
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