Georgetown Cupcake keg-throwing suspect turned in by his own father after recognizing surveillance footage
A man from Rockville, Maryland, has been charged with felony destruction of property after allegedly throwing a beer keg through the window of Georgetown Cupcake. His father recognized him from surveillance footage and turned him in to the police. The suspect has pleaded not guilty and is also linked to another vandalism incident.
- ▪Charles Joseph Ali is accused of vandalizing Georgetown Cupcake by throwing a keg through its window.
- ▪His father identified him from surveillance images released by the police and brought him in to surrender.
- ▪Ali has pleaded not guilty to the charges and has been ordered to stay away from the bakery.
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Crime Georgetown Cupcake keg-throwing suspect turned in by his own father after recognizing surveillance footage Charles Joseph Ali of Rockville, Maryland, pleaded not guilty and is also suspected in a separate April vandalism incident By Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:02pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Georgetown Cupcake co-owner Katherine Berman shares new video of keg tossing vandal Police in Washington, D.C., are asking for the public's help identifying a vandalism suspect menacing businesses on M Street, including the famous Georgetown Cupcake shop featured on the reality series, "DC Cupcakes." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Maryland man accused of throwing a beer keg…
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