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A 42-year-old man is accused of smashing three pioneer statues in Omaha’s historic Pioneer Courage Park with a brick and wood, allegedly over a personal drama with a girlfriend. The vandalism targeted the statues’ faces, and he’s also suspected of causing a disturbance earlier in the Capitol District. Facing serious criminal mischief charges — with potential damages exceeding $5,000 — Arrowood remains in custody as his next court date looms on September 22. This attack on public art has sparked concern for the park’s future, which spans six blocks and houses over 100 statues — a vital cultural landmark for the city.

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