A suspect identified as Melissa L. Farris has been arrested and charged with two felonies in connection to the recent vandalism of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Attorney’s office confirmed the charges on Friday following an investigation into the defacement of the national monument.

The vandalism involved the application of paint to the memorial’s Atlantic Pavilion and the introduction of a substance into the site's fountain. While the reports agree on the nature of the damage, they provide differing details regarding the specific appearance of the scene. The Hill reports that neon-orange graffiti was used to deface the pavilion. Conversely, The Independent describes the graffiti as a mix of red and green paint, noting that the vandals also left the message 'Clean hands Dirty $.' Additionally, The Independent reports that suds were seen spilling from the fountain, a detail not mentioned in The Hill's coverage.

Both outlets confirm that the Department of Justice is handling the case, though they differ in how they identify the lead official. The Hill attributes the announcement to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, whereas The Independent refers generally to the DOJ. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities process the damage to the site.