Deer-petrator on the loose

Navasota Police Department responded to a call reporting possible vandalism at historic Oakland Cemetery Friday, Sept. 24.

Flowers at the gravesite were destroyed but Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt doesn’t suspect foul play. “Right now, it appears deer are to blame for the incident,” explained Myatt. “There were several other gravesites with similar issues, and there were numerous deer tracks around the gravesites. We are going to leave the report open for now and monitor the situation before a final determination is made.”

Myatt said if anyone is caught vandalizing graves they are subject to prosecution on criminal mischief or theft charges. The degree of charges are based on monetary loss. Less than $100 is a Class C misdemeanor, $100 to $750 is a Class B, and $750 to $2,500 is a class A.

You can report vandalism or criminal activity to the Navasota Police Department, 936-825-6410.