Ex-student accused of vandalizing Hollywood high school

Ronaldo Salas, 18, faces charges in vandalism at Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory School

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A former student at Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory School is facing charges after breaking into the school and vandalizing it last month, police said.

Ronaldo Salas, 18, faces charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief.

According to an arrest report, Salas and two underage boys were captured on surveillance video hopping over two fences to enter the school May 3.

Police said the suspects damaged the school's time capsule, overturned tables and benches, tore down numerous student government campaign banners and damaged a fire hose.

The estimated cost of the damage inflicted was about $1,000.

Detectives said a teacher identified as Colette Varese viewed the surveillance video and recognized Salas as a former student of hers. Police said Salas' mother also confirmed that he was the person on the surveillance video, but said she didn't know who the other two teens were.

Police said Salas was previously expelled from the school.

He was taken into custody on Monday. The two juveniles involved also face charges.

A Broward County judge ordered Salas be held in jail in lieu of a $1,500 bond. Salas is also not allowed on school property.

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