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PD: Man caught throwing large rocks at moving semi-trucks in Phoenix

PD: Man throws large rocks at moving vehicles - ABC15 Crime
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A Valley man is accused of throwing large rocks at moving vehicles.

Phoenix Police reported that on April 18 a man, later identified as 28-year-old Ernie Francisco Cienfuegos, was arrested for throwing large rocks at vehicles as they passed 58th Avenue and McDowell Road. 

Police say Cienfuegos struck three vehicles with the rocks — including two semi-trucks.

Police reportedly located Cienfuegos, still holding a rock in his hand, before running away. They found him again sitting in a car in a nearby neighborhood. 

Cienfuegos, denied any involvement, saying he was asleep at friend's house and just woke up. 

He has been charged with multiple counts of criminal damage.

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