Man Charged With Felony Vandalism of Newport Beach Church

Man Charged With Felony Vandalism of Newport Beach Church
The Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach, Calif., in June 2022. Screenshot via GoogleMaps.com
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A San Dimas resident was charged April 17 with felony vandalism and a probation violation after destroying parts of Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach on April 15.

Authorities allege 27-year-old Nicolas Briones smashed the church’s stained-glass windows and doors with a baseball bat early Saturday morning.