Two Oak Harbor Teens Charged After Rock Throwing Causes $4,000 in Damage

Prosecutors charged two 14-year-old Oak Harbor boys this week with one count each of malicious mischief in the second degree after they allegedly hurled rocks at a neighbor's house last December, causing more than $4,000 in property damage.

The incident occurred somewhere in Oak Harbor, according to charging documents, with prosecutors alleging the boys targeted a neighboring residence. The damage estimate of more than $4,000 places the case well above the threshold typically associated with a felony-level property crime charge in Washington state.

Both boys face identical charges. No additional details about their identities have been made public, as is standard practice in juvenile cases. Court records have not yet confirmed whether the cases will proceed through juvenile or adult court, and no arraignment date has been publicly announced.

The dollar figure attached to the alleged vandalism is significant. At more than $4,000, the damage from the rock-throwing incident exceeds what many homeowners would expect to absorb without a major repair bill, potentially involving broken windows, structural damage to siding, or other exterior elements.

No prosecutor statements or law enforcement comments were included in the charging documents made available, and no court dates have been publicly confirmed as of this reporting.