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Updated 03/29/2012 11:39 PM

Teen Accused Of Vandalizing Queens Playground

By: NY1 News

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The teenager police believe was responsible for vandalizing a playground in Far Rockaway, Queens was arrested Thursday.

Allan Swafford, 17, was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal mischief and burglary.

Much of the new equipment in the new Far Rockaway park was broken.

The damage will cost the city tens of thousands of dollars and the June opening might now be delayed.