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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - Police say a teenager caused thousands of dollars in damage to a New Smyrna Beach golf course green last month.

The damage occurred on Oct. 19, on the green of the second hole of The Club at Venetian Bay.

What we know:

A 17-year-old from Atlantic High School is accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage at the Venetian Bay Golf Course after allegedly driving a truck onto a green and doing "donuts," authorities said.

According to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department, the teenager was arrested Monday at school and charged with felony vandalism following a weeks-long investigation.

Police said community tips helped lead investigators to the suspect — who also reportedly told friends about the incident before confessing when confronted by det

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