Serial Vandal Arrested 

September 21, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials report that on September 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., deputies from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station received reports of vandalism in the community of Spencer’s Crossing, located in the unincorporated area of Murrieta. Upon arrival, deputies determined that there were multiple vehicles in the neighborhood with their tires “slashed”. The Southwest Investigation Bureau assumed the investigation.

Investigators identified Christopher Karl Ng, a 46-year-old resident of Murrieta, as the suspect responsible for the vandalism. A search warrant was served at Ng’s residence, and evidence connecting him to the vandalism was recovered. Ng was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for several counts of felony vandalism and a weapon charge. A bail enhancement was obtained, and Ng’s bail was set at $200,000. 

Riverside Sheriff’s investigators believe there are additional victims related to this investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Gasparini at the Southwest Sheriff Station by calling (951) 696-3000 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.

This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. 

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Joe Narciso

File # SW252550013, SW252560008, TS252560021

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff's Office