LAPD Announces Arrest in City Hall Vandalism Case NR26002ti

Los Angeles: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Central Division announce the arrest of a suspect in connection with felony vandalism at City Hall.

On January 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from LAPD’s Security Services Division responded to reports of extensive damage to both the interior and exterior of the City Hall facility. The suspect gained entry through the 1st Street entrance by breaking a locked glass door and proceeded to the third floor, where multiple areas—including the hallway and rotunda—were vandalized. The suspect, identified as Jose Gonzalez Chavez (Chavez), then exited the facility and was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Chavez was booked for 594(b)(1) PC (felony vandalism) under booking number 7154806. Detectives assigned to LAPD Central Division will present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Division Detectives at 213-833-3750. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should contact LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or submit tips online. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.