Overview
- Kevin Antonio Hernandez, who was arrested Wednesday, was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism, according to Los Angeles police.
- Video recorded by Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu shows a man punching and kicking the driver-side door and window of their Mercedes at Melrose and Vine on Sunday morning.
- Police say the man has since been released, and the couple report that a court order of protection is in place.
- Officers estimated about $5,000 in damage, while the couple later cited a dealership figure closer to $10,000, a gap that could affect how prosecutors view the charge.
- After the strike on the car, the driver sped off as the couple called 911 and briefly followed, and the investigation by LAPD’s Hollywood Division remains open.