Columbus: Man Arrested for Painting Giant Broccoli on Neighbor’s LawnColumbus: Man Arrested for Painting Giant Broccoli on Neighbor’s Lawn In a bizarre turn of events, a Columbus man was arrested for painting a giant broccoli on his neighbor’s lawn. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in a quiet suburban neighborhood. According to police reports, the suspect, identified as 35-year-old John Doe, was caught in the act by his neighbor, Mary Smith. Smith witnessed Doe using spray paint to create the massive vegetable artwork on her front yard. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Smith said. “I mean, who paints a broccoli on someone else’s lawn?” Doe reportedly refused to stop painting when Smith confronted him and called the police. Officers arrived on the scene and arrested Doe on charges of criminal trespass and vandalism. Investigators are still trying to determine Doe’s motive for vandalizing Smith’s property. Neighbors speculate that Doe may have been motivated by a personal grudge or simply boredom. “He’s always been a bit of an odd character,” said another neighbor, Tom Jones. “But I never would have thought he’d do something like this.” The giant broccoli remains on Smith’s lawn, serving as a reminder of the unusual incident. Smith plans to have it removed as soon as possible and file a civil lawsuit against Doe for damages. “I’m just glad he was arrested before he could paint any more vegetables on my lawn,” Smith said. “Who knows what he would have done next?” The incident has sparked a lively debate among Columbus residents. Some believe Doe should face severe consequences for his actions, while others find the situation humorous. “If the broccoli was well painted, I wouldn’t mind having it on my lawn,” said one resident. “It’s better than graffiti, right?” The case of the lawn broccoli vandal is expected to go to court in the coming weeks. It remains to be seen whether Doe will be able to provide a satisfactory explanation for his artistic outburst.