A soldier assigned to the Army’s Torii Station is under arrest, charged with criminal damage to property.
Kadena Police arrested 30-year-old Daniel L. Webster after he was accused of causing property damage by beating the window of a car. Webster, who police say was drunk when apprehended, has denied the charge, claiming he doesn’t remember. Authorities say another car parked nearby was observed to have similar damage, and Kadena Police say they’re investigating if the crimes are related.
Webster allegedly beat and damaged the window and trunk lid panel of a female office worker’s car in a restaurant parking lot in Yomitan’s Oki district about 4:30 a.m. The woman was in the restaurant when the incident occurred, and was not harmed. Kadena Police say Webster had eaten and was drinking in the restaurant shortly before the incident occurred. They say the soldier fled the scene after causing the damage.