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NBPD investigation uses cameras and witnesses that lead to the arrest of a suspect charged with vandalism

On Friday, May 21 just before 4 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) dispatch center received a call reporting a vandalism incident inside a parking structure at Newport Center Drive and Santa Rosa Drive. 

Upon arrival, NBPD officers discovered six vehicles that were vandalized by a sharp object causing deep scratch marks. The estimated damage to the six vehicles exceeded $40,000.

On Wednesday, May 26 through detective investigation, surveillance cameras, along with the help from witnesses and the assistance of the Irvine Police Department, Shallom Han, 35, of Irvine, was arrested. Han was charged with six counts of vandalism by damaging property.

His bail was set at $20,000.

The NBPD is seeking anyone who may be able to provide additional information on this case to contact Detective Spenser at 949.644.3761 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Editor’s Note: An arrest contains allegations that a suspect has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.