Auto vandalism cannot be tolerated

On Dec. 28, as I returned from hiking/prospecting on the river just south west of the Santa Margarita horse station on De Luz Road, vandals busted three of my van windows. Beyond livid, I photographed the damage, and drove to the Sheriff’s substation to have a report filed.

Now having to pay for the repairs myself and inconvenienced with last week’s rain and cold, I would like to bring attention to the public that enjoys the river, horse and hiking trails in Fallbrook that this type of vandalism is out of control and cannot be tolerated.

Please report criminal activity to the authorities in the hope that they may apprehend the hoodlums and add more patrols. No one deserves to have their vehicles damaged while out enjoying the local trails or parks.

I lost money that could have been used for children’s art programs for the next several months. The friendly little town is not so friendly and safe after all!

Dan Martinez