Man accused of committing more than 750 acts of graffiti in Phoenix

PHOENIX - A man has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly committing hundreds of acts of graffiti in Phoenix.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office says 33-year-old Jordan Dale Quimayousie was indicted in connection to more than 750 acts of graffiti near the 19th Avenue Corridor over the past several years.

"Quimayousie is accused of using several aliases as he vandalized property including bus stops, sidewalks, curbs, crosswalk signs, buildings, fire hydrants, and more," MCAO said. "The graffiti prompted numerous complaints from area residents and caused damage exceeding $57,000."

People in the area affected by the graffiti say it's hard to miss.

"Over the last three years things have gone downhill," said one area resident, identified only as ‘Carlos.’ "The homeless population has grown, there’s more graffiti. Things were really coming up back in 2018, 2019, and since then, it’s just been downhill."

According to court documents, police did an extensive investigation after the aforementioned complaints, and Quimayousie is accused of targeting sidewalks, curbs, bus stops, and street signs with his nickname ‘Mower' or the initials ‘KS.’ Investigators also say Quimayousie targeted a church in Central Phoenix, in addition to the Phoenix Christian Academy.

At the time of his arrest, officials say Quimayousie was on probation, and officers reported finding paint pens in his suitcase following his arrest. Quimayousie is accused of criminal damage and aggravated criminal damage. He is jailed on a $50,000 cash bond.