Two charged with vandalizing new fountain
Published 4:43 pm Thursday, July 9, 2026
Two people have been charged with vandalizing the new water fountain in the roundabout at the intersection of Wilkesboro Street, Meroney Street, Yadkinville Road and Mumford Drive in Mocksville
Deputies began investigating after being notified on Sunday morning that someone had poured soap or detergent products into the fountain, according to a release. Deputies reportedly arrived on scene and recovered container that had been left in the water.
Town of Mocksville officials estimated the cost of cleanup and repair to be $1,000.
“Through investigative follow-up — including a canvass of the area for surveillance footage and cooperation from a local retailer — investigators identified the individuals believed to be responsible,” wrote the sheriff’s office in the release.
The sheriff’s office identified Caleb David Bailey, 19, of Mocksville, and Tyler Matthew Hutchens, 21, of Advance. Both Bailey and Hutchens admitted to deputies that they were responsible for the vandalism of the water fountain, according to the release.
Bailey was charged with felony common law damage to real property and littering less than 10 pounds. He received a $15,000 unsecured bond and was placed on house arrest with electronic monitoring under a judge’s orders.
Bailey has also been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in relation to a separate incident, according to jail records. The Enterprise Record has reached out to the N.C. State Highway Patrol for more information.
Hutchens was charged with felony conspiracy and recieved a $2,000 secured bond. The judge also ordered him to placed on house arrest with electronic monitoring.
Bailey was charged with felony common law damage to real property and littering (less than ten pounds). Bailey received a $15,000 unsecured bond and the judge ordered him to be placed on house arrest with electronic monitoring through Pre-Trial Services.
Hutchens was charged with felony conspiracy and received a $2,000 secured bond. The judge also ordered him to be placed on house arrest with electronic monitoring through Pre-Trial Services.
“The sheriff’s office reminds residents that vandalism of public property is a criminal offense and carries the potential for restitution and criminal charges. The Town of Mocksville and the sheriff’s office thank the community members and businesses who assisted with this investigation,” wrote the sheriff’s office in the release.