Arrests made in Kenney Park graffiti

Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - Two men have been arrested in a case of graffiti at Kenney Park in the Town of Tonawanda.

Town of Tonawanda Police have arrested and charged Stephen Achilli, 20, of Grand Island, and Rekwan Gilbert, 19, of the Town of Tonawanda, for the extensive graffiti done on Sept. 15.

Achilli and Gilbert are accused of spray-painting racist, derogatory, and obscene words and images on playground equipment, structures, and various other surfaces throughout Kenney Park and the Rails to Trails. Damages at the park total more than $1,500.

Both men have been charged with criminal mischief and making graffiti. They were arraigned by Judge Lennon in the Town of Tonawanda Justice Court and released on their recognizance.

Both are scheduled to appear in the Town of Tonawanda Justice Court on Oct. 7 for further proceedings.