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By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer

Two arrested for graffiti in Napa

Where is the graffiti in your area?

A Napa teen busted Wednesday for graffiti is back behind bars.

On Wednesday, Jena Danielle Cloud, 19, along with Alvin Maurice Thomas, 20, of Napa, was arrested on suspicion of tagging numerous locations in Napa.

At her arraignment, the court released Cloud on her own recognizance with a future court date. Part of the terms of her release is that she not possess tools used for graffiti.

On Thursday, Napa police investigators served a search warrant at Cloud’s residence in the 1500 block of Menlo Avenue.

During the search, detectives found markers and pens used for tagging in Cloud’s bedroom, Napa Police Sgt. Brian McGovern said.

“They also found a wallet and identification belonging to someone else,” he said. “We have not been able to contact the owner to determine if the items are stolen. She said they are not stolen.”

Cloud was arrested on suspicion of possession of graffiti tools, misappropriation of lost property and committing a crime while out on bail — possession of the markers and pens.

According to police, Cloud used the moniker “imajen” for tagging.

Cloud is being held without bail in the county jail.

69 comment(s)

napan007 wrote on Aug 1, 2008 3:56 PM:

" OMG WOW. I seriously think that while she's in custody, they need to test her brain to see if she's mentally ill or just an idiot. So sad. "

Seriously? wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:00 PM:

" is it wrong to laugh!? "

Dirty Napkin wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:08 PM:

" Paint and sharpie fumes are just as bad as drugs. This is your brain on drugs. WOW I think NVR should start a section called Napa's Dumbest Criminals. !!!!! "

sam wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:08 PM:

" Big Dummies hahahah "

Two Cents wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:17 PM:

" Wow.. Jena... this may possibly be some kind of a record... Hey Mom... get out the scrapbook!! Another proud moment! "

Skip M. wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:19 PM:

" HA!!!

Bamboo cain anyone? "

Skip M. wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:20 PM:

" Napan007: It might be from all the spray paint fumes. "

napagirl86 wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:30 PM:

" Great job Napa PD and the graffiti force!! Thumbs up!! This town would be a mess without ya. "

sammy wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:36 PM:

" Where is ADARK1 when we need a new award !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey ((((((((Skip M.)))))))))) nice to see you back amongst us :) "

Hear Ye wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:39 PM:

" BUT SHE VANDALIZED WITH PEACE SIGNS!!! LOL "

dog is my co-pilot wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:43 PM:

" one wonders if perhaps an interested law enforcement official may have perused her alleged comments following the "other" article?
I'm sure that holier-than-thou attitude will be a big hit in the pokey. "

Dwayne wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:47 PM:

" First time I have laughed out loud all day...

Some people just deserve to be in the slammer... "

mamyt wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:07 PM:

" Is this sad or is it funny I can't decide. Do I have to pick just one? "

bmxdad wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:15 PM:

" Is this really true.......or is this a Will ferrell and Cheri Oteri sketch from SNL gone bad! :-) "

napapeace wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:21 PM:

" I'm thinking she's got to be attention starved. Great job Napa PD. Surreal! "

elb wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:24 PM:

" Jena, dear, you're a real comedy central. I kinda had a hunch the law was going to hold you particularly accountable after your mouthing off in the last thread.

You'd do well to ask one of your elders if they have a recipe for something called, Humble Pie. We've all had to learn how to make that dish. Now it's your turn. It's part of what's called, growing up. There's still time for you. All is not lost.

Now go do the right thing while you still have a chance. "

raybo wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:29 PM:

" How proud of you is your mother this time? "

notpc wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:04 PM:

" Is anyone really surprised after her previous comments? Obviously this immature, self-centered adolescent only cares about herself. I think some jail time will be a real world wake up call. Lets se how tough she is in jail. Hopefully including restitution for her victims. "

lousy naive ignorant napan wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:05 PM:

" Maybe she meant she had the third highest GPA in her cell... "

crusherfan wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:12 PM:

" karma,karma,karma....she get's a new nickname-iminjail.. "

crusherfan wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:16 PM:

" they forgot to mention if they found any weapons...oh yea that doesent matter "

Dwayne wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:18 PM:

" 'Snot 'sad'.... One choice left..... "

comment wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:32 PM:

" I'm not trying to defend Jena here, but doesn't this sound a bit ridiculous? She was caught on Wednesday. On Thursday, they search her home and find markers. One day later? She probably didn't even have a chance to get rid of them. I'm willing to give her some leeway on this one for now. I would be interested in knowing how many hours had passed between the time she was caught Wednesday and the time they searched her residence. "

Cadence wrote on Aug 1, 2008 7:15 PM:

" comment,
She had time to do plenty of blogging - must be a case of misplaced priorities. Maybe misplacing priorities is a real syndrome and has its own drug? Maybe she can invoke ADA exceptions for her "disability?"
Otherwise, leeway doesn't really lessen graffiti, and I believe graffiti reduction is the whole point of anti-graffiti laws. "

Dwayne wrote on Aug 1, 2008 7:25 PM:

" Maybe you should see how much time passed between the arrogant remarks she made here, and the time her home was searched...??? "

SouthNapa wrote on Aug 1, 2008 7:40 PM:

" Dwayne,

She was posting her comments on July 29th, which would be on Tuesday. According to the in custody search for Napa County Jail, Alvin Thomas was booked on Monday July 28th at 9:21 AM and is still in jail. If Jena was arrested at the same time as him, she was actually arrested on Monday, not Wednesday as the NVR previously reported.

Since she was commenting on this site on Tuesday about her arrest, I would venture to guess she was in fact arrested on Monday. She had the entire week to rid herself of the paraphanelia and didn't.

This girl needs a wakeup call. Her immaturity and arrogance is catching up to her and hopefully she will learn her lesson this time. "

cagirl wrote on Aug 1, 2008 7:42 PM:

" Jena--is your Mom proud now? I really hope you spend some time at the Napa Jail in order to understand the impact of your actions---I suspect you still are defiant and ignorant to your "wrongs". Don't worry, if you don't get it sooner or later, the jails get bigger---PRISON--they are full of people who believe they didn't do anything wrong. "

comment wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:29 PM:

" That makes sense, SouthNapa. I was going by what the NVR said. I should have realized she could not have been caught on Wednesday. With that being the case, I dont think she deserves any leeway. She had plenty of time to get rid of any graffiti paraphernalia.

Shame on you, Jena. I hope there's a lot of graffiti around town for you to clean up. She deserves to spend her evenings in jail and her days cleaning graffiti. "

1badwhiteboy wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:40 PM:

" Maybe the markers were for drawing on her eyebrows! There are some people who do that still! LOL! "

Dwayne wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:49 PM:

" Looks like Mom isn't gonna break for the $2500-bucks to get her out... That's a different kinda pride... "

pernodboi wrote on Aug 1, 2008 9:12 PM:

" I've never wanted to go to a court hearing before - but this one could be fun.

Good job NPD, and all.

So... nine months for molesting high school girls, nine years for selling land you don't own. Since no grapes were involved - I imagine the sentence will be really lite for tagging.

NVR - Please continue to report on this. Better than a soap opera. "

Winewoman wrote on Aug 1, 2008 10:54 PM:

" Iminjail - Crusherfan, you crack me up! Very funny. "

Paddy wrote on Aug 1, 2008 11:14 PM:

" You can't make this stuff up!

I'm wondering if the NPD were looking for Jena's computer to use her posted comments as evidence against her. It's the only logical reason they would have 'dropped by' so soon after having letting her go.

I'd like to congratulate my fellow commentators for drawing Jena out and exposing her for the criminal she apparently is. With CA's new laws on graffiti I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of Jena scrubbing walls and fences around town. "

steph wrote on Aug 2, 2008 12:34 AM:

" God, guys, she's just a kid.

Ease up?

I hope she gets a fitting punishment, one she learns from, one that gives her food for thought, and keeps her busy helping others. But the remarks here are really kinda cruel--they're directed at a very young girl. "

amazed wrote on Aug 2, 2008 7:39 AM:

" She's definitely struggling up that learning curve! By the way, how about the L.A. article about how graffiti "artists" threaten property owners and graffiti removal teams? Anybody still think "Bob" is overpaid??? "

Two Cents wrote on Aug 2, 2008 8:37 AM:

" Just a kid??? Um... no, she's 19. Im sorry.. I dont feel that to be a "kid". She's definitely old enough to know better and being that she got on these blogs immediately and spouted off so arrogantly, means she's a willing particiant in the online discussion forum. If you cant take the heat... get out of the kitchen.
I hope she does feel the heat "

ADark1 wrote on Aug 2, 2008 9:41 AM:

" No worries, Jena's Award is STILL in executive session. Just as self and I were just going to give her the whack a brat award, sponsored by Skip M and myself...something told me to wait and see.

Due to her accomplishments there is something else in store for her. I DO notice she hasn't posted again. Could it be now with a second offense her atty told her "bright" self to cut it out?

Who woulda thunk it eh?

For now, she IS the winner of the Whack a Brat. Award....all she need do is bring her 3.5 gpa butt here and bring plenty of cold cream....

SkipM has the cane I have a 3/4 inch wide piece of leather....and a ball gag as we do NOT care to disturb the neighbors. "

ADark1 wrote on Aug 2, 2008 9:55 AM:

" Oh yea before I forget, The BEST NEW Nickname Award, is awarded for the following:crusherfan wrote on Aug 1, 2008 6:12 PM:

" karma,karma,karma....she get's a new nickname-iminjail.. "

Congrats I believe are due to Crusherfan for that one! I would say...its timeless and def hits the mark!

To those who are wondering if I'm gonna be on a milk carton or in the post office or wal mart..because I'm MIA, understand, personal obligations haven't allowed me much time to post lately..I'll reveal that later. I still am reading! "

Skip M. wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:12 AM:

" To those commenting that Ms. Cloud’s home was searched too quickly after her release, I submit to you that she did a fairly good job in these forums of admitting guilt. In addition, her comments portrayed this young woman as arrogant and presumptuous. Jena does not offer a denial of guilt. In addition, she calls her activity “art” rather than the vandalism it is. I am thinking the DA or someone in the police department read those posts and decided that it would be a good idea to keep Ms. Cloud on a very tight leash.

When you think about the recent incidents with the oven cleaner sprayed on cars, it would seem the NPD felt it had an opportunity to send a message that they are on the job. "

starling wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:13 AM:

" I am personally very glad that they are making an example of this girl. Her arrogance and attitude in general suggest that she hadn't learned one darn thing by being arrested the first time. I do feel sorry for her mother though, can you imagine how she feels being dragged into this? First, her dear arrogant daughter blogs on about how proud her mother is of her and then she gets busted again on top of it? She has to be mortified! "

Winewoman wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:16 AM:

" Young girl? You're kidding. She's old enough to have been given the privilege of driving a car, old enough to defend and die for our country, old enough to own credit cards, get a loan, rent or even buy a home, old enough to own a firearm, old enough to get married, have children, or most importantly (and perhaps the best choice), be in her second year of college. This adult is getting everything she deserves, including the tongue lashing from her disapproving community. "

napan79 wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:38 AM:

" Jena is 19 years old and is an adult. When I was 19 years old I was putting myself through college, working a part time job and doing volunteering work for the community. She is not a kid and she deserves the max sentence and community service possible for this type of crime. Jena should realize that she is making Napa looking trashy and needs to learn what she is doing is wrong. "

bmxmom wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:43 AM:

" Too Funny! As a member of the law enforcement community, I can only thank people like Jena in that her kind provide "job security".

As for being "a kid" - I think we were all "kids"and defacing other people's property wasn't something we engaged in.

Granted, it certainly doesn't warrant a stint in CYA, but a nice felony conviction may make her think twice before she engages in her chosen "art form".

I hope she enjoys her weekend in the slammer! "

i4aneye wrote on Aug 2, 2008 12:01 PM:

" since this isnt the crime of the century, i think a good punishment would be to have these two taggers forced to help bob in his in his job removing graffitte around town. maybe then they wouldnt think tagging was so cool. "

crusherfan wrote on Aug 2, 2008 12:08 PM:

" Will she be in court on Monday?I did not see her name on the calander.I bet she isnt feeling so cocky now.Gotta wonder if her posting sped up the the search process a little bit.
To ADark1,I proudly accept your award.Thanks
Hope the kid doesent take an art class or something as she would have to have someone carry her backpack for her. "

grape wrote on Aug 2, 2008 12:25 PM:

" Jena sounds like the new age of young persons who instead of being taught firmly what was right and wrong was instead given time outs implemented by parents with a gentle whisper.

Well Jena, this is an adult time out...enjoy the pokey. "

merri wrote on Aug 2, 2008 1:06 PM:

" I was once young and stupid, (well not this stupid) and I tagged someone's lawn ornaments. Just dumb and wanting to fit in. Well I got my butt kicked by both my parents (kind of remember a belt or yardstick being involved). I had to apologize to my entire family for shaming them before I was marched up to the victim’s house and announced to them what I did. I spend the entire summer doing yard work for him to pay for my damage. The police never were involved but every single day for three months I remembered how stupid I was. Thank you God for giving me parents and a community that cared for me. I have a wonderful life none of which I think I could have achieved if I was still a dolt. I think the moral of the story is you are a product of your parents, friends and community. Shun these gifts and you will never fit in and understand what is right or wrong. Anger and arrogance comes from somewhere. No one is born a hater. "

Dwayne wrote on Aug 2, 2008 5:08 PM:

" Just came home to the West side of hwy 29 from Safeway on Trancas.

It appears that the articles in the NVR have stirred up more then a couple of tagger arrests. I have never seen tagging like this in the 19 years I've lived here.

The sound wall along Solono, the bank building in Bel Aire, the tire place next to Sizzler, the wall next to Roundtable, and the sidewalk entrance to a motel across from Roundtable, to name the ones I can remember.

Looks like all the hulaballoo has awakened the sleeping giant. We have a tagging war on our hands. "

bearsinnapa wrote on Aug 2, 2008 8:52 PM:

" First, let me say my seven year old is brighter then this girl. Second, I believe if this girl lives at home her proud mother is responsibble for her until she is 25 yrs of age. I hope she has good homeowners insurance. and last, but not least, I think Bob does a great job, and that we shoukd all be thankful we have someone to do the job. "

Raven wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:09 PM:

" nope.....once a child becomes a legal adult, at 18, she is responsible for herself, no matter where she lives, unless she has some type of diminished capacity. "

getoverit wrote on Aug 3, 2008 12:52 PM:

" I have known Jenna as a friend of my daughters in years past. And I will tell you this girl has had a job and supported herself since she was young. She is the last person who forgets a friends birthday or does little things for people just because. She has gone down hill since hanging with the other subject in this matter. You know the one who has seven pending charges?I think she made a very stupid move with this guy from the start she lost friends and alot of respect over the last year. But really prior to this she was a model girl :school,work, good to friends and strangers. I hope she learns a lesson and goes back to her old ways. "

fitblue wrote on Aug 3, 2008 7:13 PM:

" OK FOLKS, here it is for real:
I am a graffiti investigation expert. Kids get into graffiti as a form of self expression. The common denomiator that I see in my hundreds of investigations is the lack of attention from parents, bar none. These kids are from poor, middle class, and affluent families. They have a serious lack of attention. YOU CANNOT PUT THEM IN A SQUARE BOX AND SAY THEY ARE JUST HOODLUMS OR CRIMINALS. Yes, parents are to blame based on my experience of eight years of investigations in graffiti. Please show your kids they matter. Regardless of your tax bracket. They need love, attention. These kids OWN what they tag with their signature. They get accolades from peers for bravery. MOST of them are very talented artists that do not have the means to express themselves. PLEASE support our local art programs, love your children, show them attention. I've arrested 30 year olds for graffiti. Honestly, most are NOT drug users. In fact, many are vegetarians. I respect their talent, but enforce their lack of respect for our proprerties. Jena is very typical. for taggers. To stop them: Search and seizure probation! That way, cops keep the tools for graffiti out of their hands. I'd be happy to answer you questions. "

crusherfan wrote on Aug 3, 2008 7:53 PM:

" if she were to take an art class is she allowed to have markers and other art supplies? "

elb wrote on Aug 3, 2008 8:29 PM:

" fitblue,

You said, "These kids OWN what they tag with their signature."

That's just it, they DO NOT own what they tag, just like the neighborhood mutt doesn't own my car when he hikes his leg on its tire.

These criminals, young and old, have NO EXCUSE for their breaking the law. They may not be loved or encouraged by the people who should love and encourage them, but they are not stupid either.

I am tired of blaming other people and circumstances for the ILL-CHOICES other people make.

This one is simple, don't destroy other people's things. We learned that one the day we knocked over little Tommy's sand castle, at the beach. Remember?

I refuse to let Ms. Smarty Pants, Jena Cloud play victim here and cry, "I wasn't loved or encouraged by my parents" card.

She's a big girl and ignorance of the law is no excuse! "

pernodboi wrote on Aug 4, 2008 7:29 AM:

" Thanks getoverit and fitblue. Your comments did a lot to put this issue in perspective.

fitblue - regarding Dwayne's remarks that there seems to be more graffiti (I am noticing as well). What's your opinion? Do the taggers read the NVR as well? Are they retaliating?

I noticed a signature on about half of the light posts on the Imola bridge. But I am not sure if these are new or if I just never noticed before them before the articles in the NVR. "

pernodboi wrote on Aug 4, 2008 7:42 AM:

" Dan - for Christmas could we get an edit button? I hate reading my post and seeing that a gremlin has made grammar mistakes.

I am so embarassed.

PS.. spellcheck too! "

14obama wrote on Aug 4, 2008 6:58 PM:

" Seems the Napa cops have their priorities all messed up. They act as though she had a bomb in her bedroom. Surely,they could find better things to do. Sounds like child play,to me. "Ok,men this is how we'll do it" ! "You take the front door and I'll take the back" ! What a joke ! "

Sandra wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:18 AM:

" 14obama, no the joke was Jena's posts on the other article. What the police did was follow up exactly as they should have, after seeing her attitude. They probably prevented her from further idiotic behavior. "

14obama wrote on Aug 5, 2008 3:08 PM:

" Ok Sandra,I see what you're saying. She Was getting a bit outa hand. She must have a low self esteem which is the reasoning behind her actions. Looking for attention ? She sounds like a sharp girl ! Now,if she put that energy(without the can) into creating awareness,she'd Have it ! Go Jena,GO ! "

2cents wrote on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM:

" wow, i say everyone who's posting on this issue should start a cult, maybe when she's out of jail you can all chase her out of town with pitchforks. then the WORLD would be a BETTER PLACE! right?

i almost hope half these kids in napa that write go to your houses and tag on everything you own and love. because coming from someone who personally knows these kids, there's a big chance of that actually happening. you're all acting like these kids just robbed a bank or set a house on fire. they just want attention, they want to be individuals, they want to FEEL important. they want EVERYONE to see what they have to say, and they want people to care. apparently, you're all showing them that they're getting just what they want, you're undivided attention. so, obviously, it's never gonna stop. FREE IMAJEN, FREE SOMA. BOMB THE SYSTEM. "

Two Cents wrote on Aug 5, 2008 5:26 PM:

" 2cents... why dont you consult your oh-so-creative tagging friends... and come up with your own screen name... Ive had this one since the blogging began on this website.
I certainly wouldnt want to be confused with your posts. "

Sandra wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:04 PM:

" 2cents, OH so this is what they want? "....they just want attention, they want to be individuals, they want to FEEL important. they want EVERYONE to see what they have to say, and they want people to care.... " I think they are self indulgent brats. They have no clue just how lucky they are to be born here in the United States. Maybe their parents didn't give them enough love, or teach them how to achieve self esteem...but that is not my problem. These two are 19 and 20. TIME TO GROW UP! Time for a dose of reality. Time to realize that there are people in this world who have no food, no home, no nothing....Quit being such self indulgent brats and do something positive for your world. Use all that enrgy to actually help those in need. Be part of the solution, do not be the problem....this includes you also 2cents, and you lame excuses for them.....no they did not rob banks...they just are in arrested developement...such a waste of potential... "

comment wrote on Aug 5, 2008 10:55 PM:

" That's all they wanted was attention? Oh, my mistake. Please, spray a peace sign on my fence. Carve your name into the side of a building. After all, you just need attention. That's o.k., I can replace that fence. Sure, it's expensive, but you need attention. What's more important?

There are plenty of ways to do that without destroying someone else's property, 2 cents. They don't need attention, they need to grow up. "

napaboaters wrote on Aug 6, 2008 6:48 AM:

" I have know Jena for four years and watch her grow up to be a somewhat responsible young lady, but in the past year watched her take the wrong turn. She is a brite and talented young lady and I hope (along with others who care about her) that this is a wake up call for her. Jena, you have an awesome talent don't waste it on something that will ruin your life and reputation. What happen to Jenabean??? "

rndanbo wrote on Aug 6, 2008 7:26 AM:

" Those who are doing graffiti should be doinng public service "cleaning up" graffiti around town. "

49er wrote on Aug 6, 2008 9:12 AM:

" hahaha keep both of them in there! she's jus a kid! wow she is 19yrs old she is considered a adult. when i was 19 i was working 3 jobs and i didn't do that! anyway's these two r known around napa, for robbing people and spray painting all around napa, neither one of them should be out of jail, anyways it's a better place for alvin at least considering all the people that are after him in napa, for stealing from them! and alvin is not white he is black! "

14obama wrote on Aug 6, 2008 3:21 PM:

" Whoa,bmxmom ! You REALLY like to put it on heavy ! C'mon now ! It's not a felony to me. If she did it on your face would be another story. How about starting an art school instead. Someday she'll be a well known artist. Who knows ? "

Grits wrote on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 AM:

" Oh, so THAT"S how Michaelangelo & Da Vinci got started! Tagging! "

14obama wrote on Aug 9, 2008 8:21 PM:

" Right On Sandra ! Everybody should read Sandra's comments. Her words are truthful and down ta earth. "

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