A veterans memorial in Independence County has been vandalized.

Witnesses at the National Guard Armory report that the Fallen Soldier Memorial was found ripped from its base and thrown into a ditch down the street.

It happened earlier in the week.

Batesville police and armory officials are investigating.

If you have information on the crime, you’re asked to please call the National Guard Armory at 870-793-5188 or the Batesville Police Department at 870-569-8111.