One of two suspected graffiti artists smearing businesses, buildings and a billboard in Barnegat since early April has a close relative in Town Hall.

(L-R) Kyle Conway and Johnnie Johnson
(L-R) Kyle Conway and Johnnie Johnson (Barnegat Police)
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Kyle Conway, 18, faces eight criminal mischief counts filed by township police last week. Conway's mom is Mayor Susan McCabe. A police spokesman confirmed information contained in reports posted by the Sandpaper and nj.com.

Johnnie Johnson, 19, was arrested on six counts of criminal mischief. Both are free while waiting for municipal court hearings.

A brief social media video they allegedly posted about it , despite keeping their faces hidden and wearing dark clothes, was what led investigators to them, authorities said.

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