GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — Several young people including juveniles are facing charges after a church was vandalized in Gloucester last month.

Officials say units responded to the Church of God in the 2500 block of Maryus Road regarding a trespassing in progress.

Once inside, deputies discovered that several individuals had gone inside of the closed down church, damaged property within and took a painting belonging to the church.

Following an ongoing investigation, 4 juveniles were arrested in connection to the incident, all of which were charged with grand larceny, trespassing on posted property, and destruction of property.

Arrest warrants have been issued for 4 other individuals in connection to the incident:

Shawnna Marie Gwinn, Spring Branch Rd, North Va., 20 yr, F

  • Grand Larceny
  • Trespassing on Posted Property
  • Destruction of Private Property < $1,0004-7. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (4 counts)

Wade Zachary Powell Webb, N. River Road, Cardinal Va., 18, M

  • Grand Larceny
  • Trespassing on Posted Property
  • Destruction of Private Property < $1,000

Madyson Renay Elaine Nichols, Maple Street, Hayes, Va., 18, F

  • Trespassing on Posted Property
  • Destruction of Private Property < $1,000

Thomas Christopher Belvin, Guinea Circle, Hayes, Va. 50, M

  • Brandishing a Firearm

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