Muldrow Police Chief Tony Lewis reported Friday that the phrase "BK 107" was spray-painted in white paint on seven or eight cars parked on the west end of town sometime between 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday. Lewis said that the best they have been able to decipher, the letters stand for "Blood, Killers 107."
Police initially thought the vandalism could be a "wannabe" gang of teenagers. Lewis said a witness saw what appeared to be young boys, ranging in age from 13 to 16, congregating near one of the vehicles that was painted.
He said Tuesday that he thinks that the two teens arrested in connection with the vandalism were trying to emulate a gang.
One of the teens arrested was a 15-year-old juvenile, while the other, Carl Porter of Muldrow, is 18. Porter was transported to the Sequoyah County Jail in Sallisaw, where he was booked on charges of felony malicious injury to property.
Lewis said no others have been arrested. The 15-year-old was released to the custody of a guardian, he said.
The teens targeted vehicles only - not homes or businesses. Lewis said the vandalism occurred in a six- to eight-block radius.
In the past, police have seen symbols occasionally painted on walls. "But that has been few and far between," he said.
He speculated that the damage done to the vehicles may be in the thousands of dollars. He said some of the cars might be repaired with paint thinner and a buff job, but some may require body and paint work.
The police department offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism.
