Two Arkansas sisters were arrested after vandalizing a memorial honoring Charlie Kirk.
One of them has since been fired from her job after the video went viral.
The Arrests
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests Wednesday night.
Officials identified the suspects as Kerri Melissa Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Heather Rollo, 22.
Kerri Rollo
Kaylee Rollo
The incident took place on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse in Bentonville.
Both sisters were taken into custody after footage surfaced online.
Authorities confirmed they face charges in connection with the vandalism.
The arrests came days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew national attention.
The sheriff’s office said the case remains under investigation.
The Vandalism
A video shows Kerri Rollo tearing apart the Kirk memorial.
She kicked over candles, ripped up signs, and flipped off the camera.
The footage also captured her yelling, “F**k Charlie Kirk!”
Kaylee Rollo stood nearby while her sister destroyed the display.
The vandalism shocked locals who had gathered to honor Kirk.
Justice of the Peace Joseph Bollinger posted the video to social media.
KERRI ROLLO destroying a Charlie Kirk memorial in front of Bentonville Court House in Bentonville Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/5ZHOVUnsvp
— Olivia Krolczyk ✞ (@oliviakrolczyk_) September 17, 2025
He said the act trampled on both free expression and human decency.
Community Reaction
Bollinger condemned the behavior as an attack on grieving.
“You’re trampling on the memory of a person,” he said.
He added, “You’re trampling on our Benton County values.”
Locals described the destruction as disrespectful and cruel.
The video quickly spread across social media platforms.
Conservatives blasted the sisters for mocking the slain activist.
The backlash soon escalated to real-world consequences.
Fallout for the Sisters
Online users uncovered the sisters’ identities within hours.
Kaylee Rollo later confirmed her sister Kerri had been fired.
She said the doxxing campaign had cost them dearly.
In response, Kaylee launched a GoFundMe campaign.
She claimed the situation violated their First Amendment rights.
She asked for donations to help cover her sister’s expenses.
The fundraiser was titled “Fight Against F4cism.”
Larger Context
The incident adds to tensions after Kirk’s assassination.
Similar memorials across the country have faced vandalism and protests.
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have condemned such behavior.
Authorities vowed to hold vandals accountable for targeting public memorials.
