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Deputies arrest man for tampering with graves in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
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DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man after several reports of graves being tampered with this month.

They say it happened at Joshua Creek, Oak Hill, and Pine Level Campground cemeteries.

Deputies arrested Yosbel Gonzalez and charged him with injuring or removing tomb or monument along with disturbing contents of grave or tomb.

Detectives say they found items stolen from the graves and cemeteries at the suspect's home. This included several ritualistic alters and offerings