One Day Later . . .
The good thing, if you’re a graffiti writer looking for attention, is to get a newspaper article written about your craft. The bad thing is that you attract too much attention:
Posted: January 18th, 2007 | Filed under: Brooklyn, Crap Your Pants Say Yeah!, Insert Muted Trumpet's Sad Wah-Wah HereThe graffiti artist with the notable tag “Backfat” was nabbed Tuesday evening — the same day the Daily News highlighted his prolific scrawlings.
Charles Abarno, 21, was arrested in front of the 72nd Precinct stationhouse and accused of spraying his tag all over buildings, storefronts and awnings in Windsor Terrace and Kensington, just blocks from his home.
He was charged with two counts each of criminal mischief and scrawling graffiti on a public library and a commercial establishment, police said. If convicted, he faces up to four years in jail.
Local residents were delighted, as was City Councilman Bill de Blasio, who represents the area.
“I am extremely pleased he has been caught,” de Blasio said. “Now we need to make sure the appropriate punishment is given.”