Raleigh's Barrel Monster

Prosecute or innocent prank?

The Barrel Monster appeared on Hillsborough Street in late May and was later dismantled. Last week police charged its creator with misdemeanors.


RALEIGH - The Barrel Monster, a playful statue made of orange and white construction barrels, only had a few hours of life on Hillsborough Street but is basking in popularity as news spreads of its suspected creator's arrest by Raleigh police.
In the week since Joseph Carnevale, a student at N.C. State University, was arrested June 10, both he and the Barrel Monster have attracted attention from around the country, and even the world.