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Knoxville man arrested for Austin-East High School ball field vandalism

The man admitted to doing "donuts" on the field in January, the Knoxville Police Department said.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The man responsible for the damage to Austin-East High School's ball field said he will pay for the damages according to the Knoxville Police Department.

KPD said 41-year-old Grady Edward Chandler Jr. drove his 2015 Chevrolet Silverado in circles on the field, in January. 

The vandalism was caught on surveillance video, said KPD. 

Chandler said he would pay for the almost $3,000 in damages and admitted to doing "donuts" in his truck on the field according to KPD.

His court date is scheduled for August 2, 2022. 

    

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