A Brighton, Massachusetts, man accused of destroying a number of trees over the past few years ill he held for the next 60 days.
According to the Boston Globe, authorities say Joseph Rizza violated conditions of his released from jail last month after allegedly vandalizing a tree.
Rizza, 65, was caught by police Wednesday approaching a tree on Washington Street with a hammer.
Rizza has been dubbed the "Brighton Tree Ninja" after an alleged streak of damaging young trees beyond repair.
