BROOKVILLE – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a teenager for alleged vandalism.

Austin Sommerfeld, 18, Brookville, was has been charged with damage to property after he allegedly used spray paint to leave profane words on the sidewalks, doors, and windows at Ell-Saline High School late Saturday night, according to Sheriff’s Captain Roger Soldan.

A deputy discovered the vandalism about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday.

During an investigation Sunday, witnesses said they saw a person on a red four wheeler leave the area of the school at about 10:30 p.m. That led investigators to Sommerfeld.

Damage from the graffiti has been estimated at $950.