D.A. accuses 3 teens of vandalism filmed on social media

Prosecutors brought charges against three teens for their alleged involvement with a video posted on TikTok that shows a break-in and vandalism at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Timothy Kempler, 19, of Saugus, pleaded not guilty recently to one count of felony vandalism and two misdemeanor counts of trespassing by entering and occupying, according to Ricardo Santiago, spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Two other teens, Riley Birchfield and Dylan Godoy, who are facing one count each of felony vandalism and misdemeanor trespassing, were reportedly in court Friday. The D.A.’s Office did not have an update on their plea available as of the publication of this story.

A TikTok video obtained by The Signal shows two suspects breaking into the park past a chain-link fence, breaking into the park’s famed Sky Tower, filming from the ledge of the observation deck, discharging fire extinguishers, standing on the ledge of the tower and then jumping off a fence.

Deputies took a report about the alleged vandalism from park officials that involved “large amounts of paint,” according to an email from Sheriff’s Station spokeswoman Shirley Miller. “There were also some items damaged, including a large trash can and chair.”

The social media post doesn’t show the paint vandalism; however, park officials noted Six Flags Magic Mountain has 24hour video surveillance at the park, in addition to security officers, and that the damage caused several thousand dollars to repair.

The park is currently closed due to Los Angeles County Public Health COVID-19 guidelines.