WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County deputies have made an arrest in a vandalism case which sparked outrage in the local community.
Daniel Kozee, 36, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of destruction of property. Investigators claim he is responsible for racists messages painted on the flood wall in Williamson.
The message was first noticed on Thursday near First Avenue. A $1,000 reward was offered by the city for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Mayor Mike Casey was livid over the incident and put out the following statement:
“I wanted to provide the citizens of Williamson a statement regarding the vandalism that occurred on the flood wall. This despicable, vile, and cowardly act cannot and will not be tolerated in the City of Williamson. I fully intend to see the person or persons responsible are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We do have a suspect in custody and is currently in the south western regional jail. I plan to provide all information lawfully required as the investigation allows.”
Kozee is jailed in lieu of $5,000 cash only bond.