Phoenix Man Sentenced 4.5 Years for 750+ Graffiti Acts, $58K Restitution

Jordan Quimayousie, a 34-year-old prolific graffiti tagger, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for over 750 acts of vandalism across Phoenix's 19th Avenue Corridor, spanning from January 2023 to October 2024. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage, a class four felony, and was ordered to pay restitution exceeding $62,000, covering the city's cleanup costs and damages to a local apartment complex. Quimayousie's tags, including "MOWER," "KSK," "FIBER," and others, appeared on city property such as bus stops, sidewalks, fire hydrants, as well as schools, churches, and apartment buildings. The case came to light after community members reported the rampant tagging at a local meeting, prompting an investigation led by Phoenix Police Community Action Officers and Deputy County Attorney Mischa Hepner. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell praised the community's role in addressing the vandalism, emphasizing the importance of collective action in improving neighborhoods and ensuring accountability. Additionally, Quimayousie resolved a related narcotics charge with probation as part of a plea deal.