Arkansas sisters charged in vandalism of Charlie Kirk memorial seek GoFundMe support after job losses

Two sisters were arrested last week in Bentonville, Arkansas, near the Missouri border, on charges of criminal mischief in the first degree after authorities say they vandalized a makeshift memorial for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk outside the Benton County Courthouse. They were released on bond Friday and are due back in court Oct. 22.

Authorities say video recorded near the courthouse shows Kerri Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Rollo, 22, taking part in the vandalism. The footage reportedly captures Kerri ripping signs and kicking candles placed at the memorial, while allegedly saying Kirk "lived as he died - promoting violence." Police also cited courthouse camera footage indicating Kaylee’s involvement. Kerri, who uses they/them pronouns, and Kaylee were named in the charges after the incident.

The sisters have since started a GoFundMe with an initial goal of $18,000, titled: "FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES." They say they are being doxxed online and that one sibling was fired from their job, arguing that the actions raise First Amendment concerns and calling on supporters to help cover legal costs. Kaylee wrote that they are facing harassment and job loss, adding that anything helped would be appreciated as they “stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country.”

Kerri Rollo previously worked at a Bentonville restaurant called Bella’s Table, which issued a statement distancing itself from the incident after complaints from locals. The restaurant said the individual who vandalized the memorial does not represent the company or its standards, and that the matter is being addressed internally with seriousness while stressing the broader staff’s dedication to serving the community.

In online postings, a woman identified as Lacy Christian claimed she kicked Kaylee out of her home after the arrests. Christian said Kaylee had lived with her for more than a year and that while she did not oppose the person’s beliefs, she could not tolerate celebrating a murder or living with someone who did. The notes do not indicate Christian’s relationship to the sister beyond the disputed living arrangement.

Court records show the sisters were charged with criminal mischief in the first degree, a misdemeanor, and both were released on bond. Kerri’s bond was set at $15,000 and she indicated she would rely on a public defender, while Kaylee’s bond was set at $7,500 and she said she retained her own attorney. The two are due back in court on October 22.

Donors to the GoFundMe had contributed more than $14,000 as of this writing, with supporters spanning political persuasions. Some commenters praised the fundraisers as a legitimate defense, while others used the page to criticize the sisters’ actions. Sheriff Shawn Holloway’s office said it takes vandalism against community memorials seriously, underscoring the will to pursue accountability for acts that damage property and disturb the public.

Daily Mail has reached out to the Rollo sisters for comment on this story. The incident underscores ongoing tensions over memorials tied to public figures and the broader debate about civil discourse, vandalism, and the limits of protest in political life. The case remains active as the October 22 court date approaches.