Deputies arrest evicted renters for vandalizing house

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL (WBRC) -

Jefferson County deputies have arrested two people after they allegedly broke into a home and vandalized it.

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Jessie Smith of Graysville and 31-year-old Shanaee Dean of Adamsville for vandalizing the home in Quinton.

The two renters had recently been evicted for allegedly growing marijuana plants in the flower garden.

Amber Flippo, who is the daughter-in-law of the homeowner, said a neighbor called to let her know someone was at the house.

When Flippo and her husband arrived at the home, they say the couple was vandalizing it.

"We caught [Smith] as he was coming out from under the house with copper pipes," said Flippo.

Flippo said Dean was on the porch taking pictures.

"Like she was real proud of what she had done," said Flippo.

Flippo said the damage included urine on the countertops, paint thinner poured on hardwood floors, and copper pipes cut out from under the house.

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