APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Appleton Police have provided more information on the ice sculpture vandalism case from the Avenue of Ice event on February 21.
According to the updated release, the suspect, a 21-year-old Appleton man, turned himself in after photos of him were posted online, which were obtained from traffic and security camera footage.
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The man, whose name was not provided, was cooperative with authorities and issued an ordinance summons in the amount of $389.50 for vandalizing the Kaukauna-based Center for Suicide Awareness’s sculpture.
The sculpture had depicted two hands forming a heart, and it was designed by Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures, who attempted to fix it, but said it likely won’t be done in time to return to the Avenue of Ice this year.
The ice sculpture cost about $425 for production, according to the Appleton Police Department.
The Center for Suicide Awareness also provided an update, stating that the suspect wrote a personal letter to the Executive Director asking for forgiveness.
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“He expressed deep regret for his actions, shared that he was having a very difficult day, and personally wrote a letter to our Executive Director asking for forgiveness and offering to volunteer his time to make amends,” the Center for Suicide Awareness said.
If you or somebody you know is struggling, please call, text or message 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline, or text HOPELINE to 741741.
