Detroit graffiti artist BVIS arrested

BVIS is down.

The graffiti artist known in recent months for allegedly spray-painting characters from the TV series Beavis and Butthead around Detroit and its suburbs was caught in the act, so to speak.

According to Fox 2, the artist has been identified as Bryan Herrin of Hazel Park, who is facing criminal charges, including six counts of malicious destruction of property.

He was released on $50,000 personal recognizance bond.

“There were many situations where (we) had to ask people in the city to go out and clean up that area,” Detroit Police Capt. Marcus Thirlkill told Fox 2. “There is a cost associated with having to go out and clean every time this character is painted on the structures.

Metro timetable spoke with the artist, nicknamed BVIS, in April. He told us he loved drawing characters from his favorite TV show, especially Beavis.

Despite Mayor Mike Duggan’s crackdown on graffiti, BVIS said Metro timetable that he wasn’t afraid of getting caught.

“I love getting away with shit,” BVIS told us. “But part of me thinks I know people like it. It feels good to make people smile. But above all it’s the adrenaline rush.

He added: “I feel like Detroit has bigger fish to fry. »

He did not respond to a request for comment sent Friday.