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'We Stand With Israel' Banner In Front Of Rockville Synagogue Vandalized 'We Stand With Israel' Banner In Front Of Rockville Synagogue Vandalized
'We Stand With Israel' Banner In Front Of Rockville Synagogue Vandalized A pro-Israel flag was vandalized outside of a Maryland synagogue over the weekend, now police in Montgomery County are attempting to track down those responsible. On Sunday morning, officials from Temple Beth Ami on Travilah Road in Rockville were met by a disconcerting sight, when they arrived for a program and found a sign that has stood for years defaced by red spray paint in an attempt to replace “Israel” with “Palestine.” Officials expressed that they are "grateful to live in a nation which enshrines free speech," but made note that what happened over the weekend is not, by defini…
Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At Deep River's Valley Regional HS Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At Deep River's Valley Regional HS
Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At Deep River's Valley Regional HS Three men and one juvenile suspect face charges after causing over $20,000 in damage to a high school in Connecticut, police announced.  Three 18-year-olds, Jonathan Gosnell, Henry Grabowski, and Mackie Olynnger, were arrested by warrant in connection with vandalism in Middlesex County at the Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, April 26.  The arrests stemmed from an incident on Sunday, April 7, when troopers learned of vandalism discovered at the school, located at 256 Kelsey Hill Rd.  According to police, a…
Teens Wanted For Hate Crime After Vandalizing Glen Burnie Church, Police Say Teens Wanted For Hate Crime After Vandalizing Glen Burnie Church, Police Say
Teens Wanted For Hate Crime After Vandalizing Glen Burnie Church, Police Say Two teens are wanted by the Anne Arundel Police Department for a hate crime after allegedly vandalizing a statue, officials say. An investigation has been launched into the destruction of property at Saint Albans Episcopal Church in Glen Burnie late on Sunday afternoon. Police say that at around 6 p.m. on April 21, a teen boy and girl broke a piece of concrete off a flower bed at the church, then used it to damage a memorial plaque that was in the garden on the property. The incident has been classified as a hate crime because a religious entity owns the damaged property, they noted. It re…
Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say
Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say Philadelphia police detectives are searching for a serial vandal.  Authorities say the pictured suspect broke into the Germantown Church of Brethren at 6611 Germantown Avenue on April 8, March 21, and March 19.  The most recent incident was caught on video. PPD footage  PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the suspect is a black male in his early 20s wearing light pants with black sneakers, a hoodie, and a jacket.  Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online. 
Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Glen Burnie Church: Police Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Glen Burnie Church: Police
Man Wanted For Hate Crime Following Vandalism, Burglary At Glen Burnie Church: Police The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating a reported hate crime after a burglary and vandalism incident at a Glen Burnie church. In the early morning hours of Sunday, detectives were called to Christ the King Catholic Church on Dorsey Road, where there was a reported robbery where a man was caught on camera breaking a window to gain access to the building, officials said. Christ the King Catholic Church at 126 Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie Google Maps street view According to police, because the incident involved the damage of church-owned property, it is considered a hate…
Suspects Damage Leonard Park Fields In Mount Kisco Suspects Damage Leonard Park Fields In Mount Kisco
Suspects Damage Leonard Park Fields In Mount Kisco A parks and recreation department in Northern Westchester is asking for information regarding at least four suspects who tore up park fields by driving a car over them.  The incident happened in Mount Kisco on Saturday, April 6, when at least four people in a white mid-sized four-door vehicle drove it all over the fields at Leonard Park, creating deep ruts in big circles, the village's Parks and Recreation Department announced on Tuesday, April 9.  The Westchester County Police Department is now working to find these suspects, according to Recreation Superintendent Kyle Thorn…
Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police
Video Shows Suspects Jump On Cars, Break Windshields In Philadelphia: Police Authorities are looking for multiple vandalism suspects in North Philadelphia.  Police said several people jumped on cars and broke windshields on the 1400 block of Oxford Street on Friday, March 29 around 8:30 p.m.  Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice Anyone with information is asked to call PPD's tipline at 215-686-8477 or submit a tip on the department's website. 
Serial Verona Church Vandal Takes It One Step Further: Arson, Cops Say Serial Verona Church Vandal Takes It One Step Further: Arson, Cops Say
Serial Verona Church Vandal Takes It One Step Further: Arson, Cops Say A 42-year-old Verona man with a history of vandalizing a Catholic church in Verona was charged with intentionally setting a fire there  on Thursday, April 4, authorities said. At 3:33 a.m., Verona police responded to Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church on Lakeside Avenue and observed a heavy smoke condition, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Verona Police Chief Christopher Kiernan said. Firefighters were called to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze, authorities said. An investigation determined the fire was started deliberately and arrested…
RECOGNIZE THEM? Suspects Break Into Wheaton Church, Vandalize With Fire Extinguisher RECOGNIZE THEM? Suspects Break Into Wheaton Church, Vandalize With Fire Extinguisher
Recognize Them? Suspects Break Into Wheaton Church, Vandalize With Fire Extinguisher Police are attempting to identify three suspects they say broke into a Montgomery County church and vandalized it with a fire extinguisher. Officers responded to the Wheaton Community Church on the 3200 block of Paul Drive shortly before 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 and determined that the incident occurred overnight. The suspects broke into the church and vandalized it with a fire extinguisher, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website and click the “P3Tips” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips…
Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At Southington Shop Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At Southington Shop
Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At Southington Shop Police in Connecticut are investigating after a popular smoke shop was heavily damaged by a smash-and-grab robber. The incident took place in Hartford County around 4:20 a.m., Monday, Feb. 26 at the Land Smoke Shop at 722 West Street in Southington. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, a vehicle with several people inside drove into the building, causing significant damage, looted the inside of the building, and then fled. Officers located three trash-like containers in the parking lot containing items from the smoke shop scattered over the parking lot, Egan sai…
Revenge On 'Entitled' Parking Job In Weymouth Goes Viral Revenge On 'Entitled' Parking Job In Weymouth Goes Viral
Revenge On 'Entitled' Parking Job In Weymouth Goes Viral We've all seen them: the massive pickup truck parked in a space reserved for compact cars, the sports car parked across multiple spots to avoid door dings, or an able-bodied person swiping a disabled parking spot at the front of the store.  We grumble under our breath and maybe complain to a passerby, but it rarely goes beyond that. However, someone in Weymouth recently posted their revenge against one of these parking lot princesses, which has received a lot of attention on social media.  It happened at the Union Point Sports Complex on Memorial Grove Ave. when a Lexus driver cre…
Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says
Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says UPDATE: Whoever defaced a sign with red paint at a Starbucks in Glen Rock was apparently mimicking similar attacks that have occurred throughout the U.S. and Canada since the Israel-Hamas war began last October, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Ackermann also said that stickers bearing hateful messages against Israel that were found with the overnight vandalism on Feb. 19 apparently had been attached sometime before then. "A closer examination of these stickers shows scratches and marks that may indicate they had been on the poles for a few days," the chief said. In an effort to narrow do…
Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATED) Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATED)
Historic Mother Bethel AME Church Vandalized, Philadelphia Police Say (Updated) Authorities are searching for a suspect after Philadelphia's Mother Bethel AME Church was targeted by a vandal on Monday, Feb. 19.  The front door window and three stained glass windows at the 419 S. 6th Street church were shattered, city police told Daily Voice. No arrests have been made as of Thursday, Feb. 22 and detectives are investigating, the department said.  Police said the same man is also suspected of breaking windows at other institutions and buildings nearby.  Suspect footage from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice He was wearing headphones, a red and white Phil…
Multiple Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Frederick County: Sheriff Multiple Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Frederick County: Sheriff
Multiple Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Frederick County: Sheriff Vandals are running wild in Frederick County, and the sheriff's office is seeking the public's assistance in apprehending whoever is responsible. Over the weekend, deputies responded to calls of vandalism that were reported at Brunswick High School, where vehicles were tagged with spray paint. The incident is believed to have happened overnight on Sunday, Feb. 18 into Monday morning. A separate report of vandalism to a vehicle in the 500 block of Ninth Avenue is also under investigation by the Brunswick Police Department. It is believed that the two cases are possibly related.   …
Vacant Home Known To Be Vandalized In Joppa Torched During Holiday Weekend: Fire Marshal Vacant Home Known To Be Vandalized In Joppa Torched During Holiday Weekend: Fire Marshal
Vacant Home Known To Be Vandalized In Joppa Torched During Holiday Weekend: Fire Marshal A vacant home in Harford County known to be a hot spot for vandals went up in flames over the weekend, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Dozens of firefighters were called late on Saturday afternoon to the 3400 block of Dorothy Avenue in Joppa, where a neighbor reported that a home was torched, though no possible suspects have been identified.  Last night at 6:30pm, Station 3 (Edgewood) and Station 2 (Airbase) was alerted to the 3400 Dorothy Ave for the... Posted by Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services on Sunday, February 18, 2024 It took crews from the …
UPDATE: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks UPDATE: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks
Update: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks Authorities were searching for whoever defaced a sign at a Starbucks in Glen Rock overnight with red paint, graffiti and stickers with hateful messages against Israel. The manager of the shop in the borough's central business district called police shortly after 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. In addition to the paint, stickers were attached, one of which read: "FROM THE U.S. TO PALESTINE ABOLISH THE SETTLER STATE." "it is believed that the act occurred in the early morning hours prior to the opening of the store," the chief said. Ackermann said his department is…
Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police
Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police An unlicensed Pennsylvania man has been arrested after authorities say he led a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash in Virginia. Scott Parsons, 34, of Minnersville, PA, was spotted Saturday, Feb. 3, by a Winchester police officer who initiated a pursuit onto I-81 near the 312-mile-marker in Frederick County, VA, where state police took the lead, Sgt. Brent W. Coffey said. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 81 when Parsons, in a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, took exit 302, ran off the roadway, and collided with a barrier pole in a convenience store parking lot, police s…
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Scarsdale, New Rochelle Two Jewish-owned businesses at a Westchester shopping center were the victim of vandalism, officials said.  The graffiti was discovered on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Jewish-owned Cheryl's Closet clothing store and Scoop Shop at the Golden Horseshoe shopping center on the border of Scarsdale and New Rochelle at 1088 Wilmot Rd., according to New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman. In a statement, Bowman condemned the act.  "Let me be clear: I strongly condemn antisemitic actions that target Jewish Americans because of their religion or conflate the actions of the Israeli government with ou…
Unwelcome Behavior: Vandals Damage Southampton 'Welcome' Sign, Steal Second Marker Unwelcome Behavior: Vandals Damage Southampton 'Welcome' Sign, Steal Second Marker
Unwelcome Behavior: Vandals Damage Southampton 'Welcome' Sign, Steal Second Marker Police are asking for information after vandals damaged a Long Island hamlet’s welcome sign and made off with a second marker. The incident happened sometime around Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Flanders, near the intersection of Pleasure Drive and CR 105. Southampton Town Police said someone knocked over and damaged the “Welcome to Flanders” sign and stole the street sign for Pleasure Drive. The vandalism is believed to have happened within the past few days, said police, who noted the same sign had been damaged in an incident last year. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact th…
Police Seeking Info On Damage To West Hartford Building During Rally Police Seeking Info On Damage To West Hartford Building During Rally
Police Seeking Info On Damage To West Hartford Building During Rally Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying the person responsible for damaging a building during a rally regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The vandalism occurred in Hartford County on Sunday, Jan. 21 to the exterior of the building at 65 LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center. If any member of the public has information related to this investigation, please contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203, or use the WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969 or email whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upd…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Hate Crime In Stony Brook Know Him? Man Wanted For Hate Crime In Stony Brook
Know Him? Man Wanted For Hate Crime In Stony Brook Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a political sign with hate speech. The incident took place in October 2023 in Stony Brook around 4:40 a.m. outside of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 380 Northbound Nicolls Road.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All cal…
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Springfield police say the man who slashed the tires on the mayor's city issues sedan is always tied to two previous incidents involving the destruction of property.  Steven Kostorizos, 55, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 19, just after 4 p.m., Springfield police said. The attack on the vehicle was on Wednesday evening.  Related: Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's Tires Slashed At City Hall Investigators were able to track him down quickly because he was spotted on multiple surveillance cameras as he approached and attacked the car with a knife.  City of Springfield Po…
Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect
Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno ran for re-election as a tough-on-crime candidate, and now crime is being tough on him.  Sarno's city-owned car was targeted by a man who slashed all four tires while it was parked at city hall on Wednesday, Jan. 17, officials said. Video of the vandal showed him walking to each tire and cutting them with a knife around 2 p.m., the city said. Surveillance video captured him walking to each tire and slashing them with a knife around 2 p.m. while the car was parked at Springfield City Hall.  City of Springfield The Ford sedan was take…
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At Plainville School Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At Plainville School
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At Plainville School Police in a Connecticut town are asking the public for help identifying and locating two ATVs and their drivers who allegedly caused heaving damage to a middle school soccer/softball field. The vandalism took place in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Plainville.  A witness reported that the quads were ridden by teenage boys, police said. The camouflage ATV.  Plaiville Police Department One quad was green camouflage and the other was neon orange and white. The orange and white ATV.  Plaiville Police Department If anyone has any informati…
BIAS CRIME: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD BIAS CRIME: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD
Bias Crime: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD A 23-year-old Englewood man assaulted a man and hit a woman who tried to stop him from vandalizing a pro-Israel sign on a Leonia street, authorities charged. The couple was headed across the Edgewood Road bridge over Route 95 shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, when they saw Keon Jordan Davis Williams damaging the sign, Leonia Police Chief Scott Tamagny said. They pulled over and exchanged words with him, the chief said. Davis-Williams then “knocked the driver’s cellphone out of his hand, damaging the cellphone, then assaulted the driver and struck the passenger when she attempted…
Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC
Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC Crews are working to remove graffiti at the Lincoln Memorial and red paint off the monument's steps after the area was tagged with the words "Free Gaza" that could be seen in photos and video shared online. National Park Service crews are now working to remove the paint while the incident is investigated by police in DC on Wednesday, Dec. 20.  Pro-Hamas vandals have desecrated the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with graffiti. They are truly disturbed and disgusting people. pic.twitter.com/cETGZ8pSfM — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) December 20, 2023 Cleanup efforts are expected …
Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops
Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops A 56-year-old man was stabbed twice after a group of juveniles threw rocks and other objects at his car at a Hudson County mall, authorities said. Police said only that the man suffered two puncture wounds, one to his lower abdomen and another to the upper left side of his stomach, around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in a parking garage at Newport Centre in Jersey City. "It appears the incident occurred after 5-6 juveniles allegedly threw rocks and other objects at his vehicle," a city spokeswoman said.  Responding officers administered aid until EMTs arrived and transported the victim …
Know Them? Historic Trolley Vandalized In Boylston Street Station: MBTA Know Them? Historic Trolley Vandalized In Boylston Street Station: MBTA
Know Them? Historic Trolley Vandalized In Boylston Street Station: MBTA Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people who vandalized a historic trolley in Boston. The MBTA Transit Police shared photos of the suspects on social media. Authorities did not detail the damage done by the vandals.  ID Sought re: Vandalism at the MBTA's Boylston Station midnight 11/12 on historic trolley. Recognize these subjects of interest? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info you have. You can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/kSEKDppO18 — MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 24, 2023 This isn’t the first time Boylston station trolle…
Man Vandalized Paul Revere’s Tombstone, Holocaust Memorial In Boston: Police Man Vandalized Paul Revere’s Tombstone, Holocaust Memorial In Boston: Police
Man Vandalized Paul Revere’s Tombstone, Holocaust Memorial In Boston: Police Boston police arrested a man they say vandalized several landmarks, including the Holocaust Memorial and Paul Revere's grave. Lawrence Hawkins, 46, of Boston, faces multiple charges after police said he left a trail of destruction that began on Saturday, Nov. 25.  It started with Hawkins breaking into a building near 125 Charles St., Boston police said. Police found the front door smashed in by a brick just after 11:30 p.m. Surveillance video from the store captured the man's face.  Police said they found more surveillance videos on Sunday that showed Hawkins throwing a brick at …
Vandal Rips Down Israeli Flag Hanging Outside Highland Park Home (VIDEO) Vandal Rips Down Israeli Flag Hanging Outside Highland Park Home (VIDEO)
Vandal Rips Down Israeli Flag Hanging Outside Highland Park Home (Video) Police in one New Jersey town are seeking help identifying the man caught on Ring footage ripping down an Israeli flag from the porch of a local home. The man can be seen running up to the home near N. 7 and N. 8 avenues in Highland Park around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, police said. The man was playing loud music while driving a grey or dark colored sedan. He had also been seen getting out of the car and purposely ripping down blue and white ribbons that had been affixed to trees in front of home in the area, Highland Park police said. Police are hoping video footage will help them identi…
Man Charged With Burglary After Vandalizing Parks, Rec Office In Yorktown: Police Man Charged With Burglary After Vandalizing Parks, Rec Office In Yorktown: Police
Man Charged With Burglary After Vandalizing Parks, Rec Office In Yorktown: Police After his arrest for throwing rocks into the windows of a parks and recreation office in Northern Westchester, a man is now charged in connection with two earlier incidents at the same location, police said. Yorktown resident Michael Landolfi, age 24, has been charged with three felonies in connection with incidents that happened at a Yorktown Parks and Recreation building at 176 Granite Springs Rd. near Sparkle Lake, Yorktown Police announced on Friday, Nov. 17.  Earlier Report - Man Throws Rocks Into Windows Of Parks, Rec Office In Yorktown: Police According to t…