Eduardo E. Garcia, 45, was seen attempting to vandalize the sign in front of Viva Mexico on Main Street around 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, Flemington Police said.
The sign had been vandalized with spray paint twice before, according to a recent post from the department.
Garcia was initially charged with criminal mischief and unlawful possession of a weapon.
A follow-up investigation led to three additional criminal mischief charges.
Garcia was released and is scheduled to appear in court.
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