Vermont teens charged with vandalizing cemetery

MONKTON, Vt. (AP) -

Vermont state police say a pair of teens on a vandalism spree toppled historic grave markers and a flag pole at a Monkton cemetery.

Two juveniles are slated to appear in juvenile court June 10 on charges of unlawful mischief.

Law enforcement officials say that 10 gravestones - including one atop the grave a War of 1812 veteran - were toppled Friday at the Boro Cemetery in Monkton.

One juvenile was arrested Friday. The second juvenile was arrested Saturday.

Town officials peg the dollar value of the vandalism at about $800.

Police say the pair also broke in half a flag pole at the cemetery - leaving an American flag lying on the ground.

Addison is a small town in Addison County in northern Vermont.