LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Shepard Fairey, the street artist known for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport due to a warrant out of Detroit, airport police said on Monday.
The 45-year-old was arrested at LAX on July 6. Police say he was passing through customs when screeners noticed an outstanding warrant for his arrest issued in Detroit.
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Fairey was then booked on a felony fugitive warrant charge.
The street artist was wanted on two counts of malicious destruction of property, but Detroit police declined to extradite him.
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In this Jan. 12, 2009 file photo, Los Angeles street artist Shepard Fairey poses for a picture in front of Barack Obama 'HOPE' posters in the Echo Park area. (Damian Dovarganes, File)