Smiley face graffiti leads to Conn. teen's arrest

[July 31, 2009]  STRATFORD, Conn. (AP) -- He may not be so happy anymore. A Connecticut teen has been arrested on allegations he drew smiley faces all over Stratford High School while avoiding officials' efforts to catch him.

Police said the 16-year-old was the elusive hooded figure who drew the graffiti. They said he turned himself in Tuesday after being told there was a warrant for his arrest, but denies the allegations.

He was charged with criminal mischief and posted $500 bail.

Stratford officials had been trying to catch the person who was drawing smiley faces on interior school walls. They eventually set up video cameras that recorded one of the incidents. The suspect's face was not visible in the footage, but teachers identified the sweatshirt he was wearing as Irby's.

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