TARRYTOWN LIGHTHOUSE VANDALISM---WHERE THINGS STAND AS OF JULY 2025

As of now, there is no publicly available update on the outcome of the July 22, 2025 court date for the Tarrytown Lighthouse vandalism case. News coverage has not reported any developments beyond the initial arraignments and charges filed in June. (THERE WAS ALSO A DATE SUPPOSEDLY IN AUGUST)

What We Know So Far

• Four teenagers were charged in connection with the May 31 vandalism and arson at the historic lighthouse.

• Three suspects were arraigned in early June:

  • Elvin Ayavaca (18) and Richard Barrero (19) were charged with third-degree arson, burglary, and criminal mischief.

  • A 17-year-old was charged as a juvenile and arraigned in Youth Part Court.

• A fourth 17-year-old suspect was expected to surrender but no public update confirms this occurred.

• The next scheduled court appearance was July 22, 2025, but no media outlets have reported the results of that hearing.