Two Florida boys recently trashed their school library, leaving behind a disastrous mess of shattered glass, broken furniture, overturned tables, and scattered books. The devastation caused by Felix Romero (12) and Bentley Wehrly (13) was an atrocious case of vandalism that unfolded at the Friendship Elementary School in Deltona, Fla. The two accused students broke into the school during the day and returned that night to bask in the chaos they had caused. They also did more damage before setting off the fire alarm. Deputies from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire alarm, finding books tossed around, graffiti scrawled on doors, and broken furniture strewn across the floor. Officials also found that the boys had left a glass door shattered, while the library’s media center was also vandalized. It's estimated that the culprits caused more than $50,000 in damage. The sheriff’s office shared photos of the two boys captured on CCTV wearing masks, and requested that the public share any information that could lead to their identification and capture. After receiving several tips, the sheriff’s office said the boys were turned in by their own mothers. The pair were charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of trespassing on school grounds, criminal mischief, and theft. As you might expect, social media exploded with comments, most praising the mothers for turning the boys in. Some even questioned how the young men managed to get into the library twice before authorities were alerted. Others provided suggestions for consequences, including, “They should have to go clean it up during school hours so everyone can see.” One commenter posted, “Having a record before facial hair is crazy!"
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| Felix Romero (left) and Bentley Wehrly |
