Jerry Padilla, 37, appeared to wave at a Fresno police drone before officers arrested him Monday on suspicion of vandalizing a park charging station. (Fresno PD)
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A man suspected of vandalizing an emergency vehicle charging station at a Fresno park appeared to wave toward a police drone as he left the scene Monday, according to video posted by the Fresno Police Department.
Officers responded about 8:56 a.m. to Figarden Drive and Santa Fe Drive regarding vandalism at a nearby park, police said.
Responding officers spotted a man matching the suspect’s description in a ponding basin. The department’s Drone as First Responder Unit directed officers toward him.
Video posted by the department appears to show the suspect waving toward the drone as he walks away from the scene.
Officers contacted the man, identified as Jerry Padilla, 37, who admitted to vandalizing the charging station, according to police.
Padilla was arrested on suspicion of vandalism and on outstanding warrants.
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