Vandals hit Howard Road businesses

Madera Police Officers responded to the 1800 block of Howard Road early Saturday morning due to a business security alarm being activated.

When officers arrived, they located multiple businesses had been vandalized.

Officers immediately flooded the area and located a suspect, 45-year-old Jose Gonzales, who was arrested and booked for felony vandalism charges.

During the investigation, MPD found several businesses had bricks thrown through their windows.

If anyone discovers their business near Howard Road between Schnoor Avenue and Williams Avenue has been vandalized, please contact the Madera Police Department at 675-4200.