Old Man Defaces Political Signs with Swastikas | Las Vegas News

A 73-year-old man, David Smith, was arrested in Clark County after defacing over 60 political signs featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford with swastikas — an act costing more than $6,000 to repair. Surveillance footage and license plate tracking led police to Smith, a homeless, unemployed man who allegedly despised Newsom, as evidenced by his statements to officers and receipts for spray paint purchased in California. Found with cans of paint in his van, Smith was apprehended near Primm Valley Casino and charged with felony vandalism. The case underscores how modern tech and traditional policing can uncover extreme political hatreds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/746dbd7e5a5956bf