Sheriff Investigates Vandalism in Soldiers Grove

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received numerous reports of spray-painted graffiti on public and private property in Soldiers Grove on April 1st. A building, livestock trailer, tractor, road surfaces, road-signs, etc. were spray-painted with bright orange paint causing thousands of dollars of damage. An investigation determined that three juveniles from Viroqua were responsible for the vandalism and will be facing multiple counts of trespassing, graffiti, and / or destruction of property to include restitution for repairs. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.