Nearly three weeks after some pornographic and homophobic graffiti was discovered inside portions of new Highmark Stadium no arrests have been made but the investigation continues.
WBEN has learned at least two union workers have been fired and removed from the union as part of the investigation, although authorities declined to identify the workers or their union membership.
"Those people do deserve to lose their jobs and get booted out of the union," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. "And, if it can proven beyond any reasonable doubt, they should be arrested."
As many as four other workers, all union members, are being investigated, sources said.
Meanwhile, work continues at the $2.2 billion new home of the Buffalo Bills and the Orchard Park stadium will be ready to welcome its first fans this summer.
The graffiti, along with other minor acts of vandalism, discovered on Feb. 19 with most of the damage limited to four luxury suites on the west side of the stadium.
Pornographic images were painted in an oil-based blue spray paint and found on untreated countertops, furniture and appliances within the suites.
The same oil-based blue spray paint was used to write homophobic slurs against certain individuals.
All told, the total damage exceeded $150,000.
"It was beyond juvenile," Poloncarz said.
Stadium construction was paused for four days to allow for the investigation and also install more security cameras.
The delay resulted in construction workers losing a combined $1 million - or more - in lost wages.
Gilbane/Turner - the stadium's lead contractors - offered a $100,000 reward that led to helping identifying the two now-fired workers.
The investigation continues as it looks at handwriting analysis and other factors.
Because workers need fobs and swipe cards to enter the stadium and various areas of the stadium, investigators believe those under investigation were employed by one of the subcontractors working on the project.
On most days, as many as 1,500 construction workers are at the stadium site.