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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested the person who they say left offensive graffiti on multiple houses. Sebastian Patino Caceres, age 23, was arrested in East Meadow, the Nassau County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16. Patino Caceres is thought to be behind a series of anti-Semitic graffiti left on fences in front of multiple East Meadow homes as well as on the sidewalk in front of a synagogue located at 1400 Prospect Avenue. Original Story: Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow Now, the 23-year-old East Meadow man is charged with the …
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 …
Graffiti Suspect Arrested With 73 Spray Paint Cans In Atlantic City Graffiti Suspect Arrested With 73 Spray Paint Cans In Atlantic City
Graffiti Suspect Arrested With 73 Spray Paint Cans In Atlantic City A man believed responsible for graffiti throughout Atlantic City and Ventnor City has been arrested, authorities said. Steve Araujo, 40, of Ventnor City was arrested and charged with criminal mischief on Dec. 4, Atlantic City police said. During the month of August, both police departments were alerted to numerous locations that were vandalized including completed art projects in the Lower Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City, electrical boxes, and businesses. The officers began a cooperative investigation that ultimately led to the arrest of Araujo in the first block of Oakland Avenue in…
Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops
Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops Two Ocean County men were arrested for lighting a fire in a women's restroom and spray-painting swastikas around a public park, authorities said. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, both of Lacey Township, are facing arson charges for the fire in the women's restroom in Gille Park on Nov. 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Christopher Kenny said. The pair are also being held responsible for spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti in various locations of the park, police said. Officers likewise discovered damage to th…
Know Him? Ellenville Graffiti Tagger Wanted, Police Say Know Him? Ellenville Graffiti Tagger Wanted, Police Say
Know Him? Ellenville Graffiti Tagger Wanted, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying a graffiti tagger who damaged property throughout the region. The incidents took place in Ulster County in Ellenville, a village in the town of Wawarsing on Saturday, Nov. 4 around 6 p.m. on Canal Street and Maiden Lane. Know this graffiti? Police want to know.  Ellenville Police Department If anyone thinks they know who the man is, or recognize the tags, are asked to contact Ellenville Police at 845-647-4422. 
Racial, Homophobic Slurs, Obscene Drawings Found Tagged Near Annapolis Playground: Police Racial, Homophobic Slurs, Obscene Drawings Found Tagged Near Annapolis Playground: Police
Racial, Homophobic Slurs, Obscene Drawings Found Tagged Near Annapolis Playground: Police Police in Anne Arundel County have launched an investigation after there was a series of hateful graffiti found in Annapolis. Over the weekend, officers were called to the area of Greenbriar Lane and Pilot House Drive, where there were reports of at least nine areas in the neighborhood that had hateful graffiti believed to have been tagged on Saturday, Sept. 30. The hate crime was discovered by a local resident the following morning. According to police, the graffiti was found near the entrance of a community near Bywater Road and an area playground, and it included racial slurs, homo…
3 Teenage Vandalism Suspects Charged By Central Jersey Police 3 Teenage Vandalism Suspects Charged By Central Jersey Police
3 Teenage Vandalism Suspects Charged By Central Jersey Police Three teenagers have been charged with numerous acts of vandalism in Middlesex Borough, authorities said. Middlesex Police Department has charged a 15-year- old Green Brook resident with Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy and Trespassing; a 14-year-old Green Brook resident with Conspiracy and Trespassing; and a 15-year-old Basking Ridge resident with Conspiracy, according to Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. On July 21,, at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Green Brook Road for a report of three juveniles vandalizing street signs. Officer Marc Arancio investigate…
Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Hastings-On-Hudson Underway Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Hastings-On-Hudson Underway
Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Hastings-On-Hudson Underway Authorities in Westchester are investigating after numerous private and public properties were marked with graffiti during the same night.  The incidents happened in Hastings-on-Hudson on the night of Saturday, July 29 between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to the village's police department.  In each instance, numerous properties were marked with blue spray paint that was used to write "grim" and "808," police said.  Anyone with any information or surveillance footage of the incidents is asked to call police at 914-478-2344.  This is a developing story. Check back to Da…
6 Teens Nabbed For Burglary, Trespass Of Vacant Oakdale Building: Police 6 Teens Nabbed For Burglary, Trespass Of Vacant Oakdale Building: Police
6 Teens Nabbed For Burglary, Trespass Of Vacant Oakdale Building: Police A group of teenagers have been arrested in connection with multiple criminal incidents at a vacant Long Island building, authorities announced. According to the Suffolk County Police, six people, all teenagers, were arrested on Thursday, July 13 in connection to a series of May 2023 Oakdale incidents. The first incident occurred between May 25 and May 29, police said, when a group of males broke into the now-abandoned site of Dowling College, located at 150 Idle Hour Boulevard. There, the group painted graffiti on the walls. Another group reportedly trespassed on both May 27 and May 29…
Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building
Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two males accused of painting graffiti on a former college building on Long Island. The incident happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in Oakdale, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said the suspects were seen tagging the former Dowling College building, located on Idle Hour Boulevard, with words such as “Soul,” “Alone,” and “Love." Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information related to the incident is urge…
Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police
Swampscott Investigates Swastika Graffiti: Police The discovery of a swastika graffiti'd on a sidewalk is prompting a police investigation, officials say. A swastika spray painted on a sidewalk was discovered discovered in the area of Redington Street and Forest Avenue in Swampscott on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 6, Swampscott police say. Nearby the white painted swastika was a vehicle with a white line painted on its side.  The police department has alerted religious figures in the community.  Evidence was found at the scene that could help identify the perpetrator, and police are asking residents in the area to review home …
Swastika, Graffiti Scrawled In Seven Spots Across Montclair Park Swastika, Graffiti Scrawled In Seven Spots Across Montclair Park
Swastika, Graffiti Scrawled In Seven Spots Across Montclair Park A swastika and vulgar graffiti found at a Montclair playground is being investigated by authorities. A resident found the graffiti while walking through Edgemont Park last week, noting seven different sections marked with pictures and phrases, police said. "Among the images was a swastika in black marker," authorities said in a statement. "The images and phrases were removed by officers on scene with the assistance of the Department of Public Works." The incidents remain under investigation.
'Hate Has No Home Here:' Sheriff Investigating Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Loudoun 'Hate Has No Home Here:' Sheriff Investigating Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Loudoun
'Hate Has No Home Here:' Sheriff Investigating Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Loudoun A Virginia community is rallying together after hateful, racist graffiti was found spray-painted outside a busy Loudoun County shopping center. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says it will be investigating graffiti that was found at the South Riding shopping center over the weekend that included racist words, LGBTQ+ slurs, anti-Semitic symbolism, and other hateful rhetoric. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vandalism in South Riding involving hateful, racist rhetoric. There is no place in society for this behavior. Anyone with any information that may be helpfu…
Lawmakers In Maryland Condemn New Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Painted In The Region Lawmakers In Maryland Condemn New Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Painted In The Region
Lawmakers In Maryland Condemn New Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Painted In The Region Some of the top elected officials in Maryland are speaking out after new anti-Semitic graffiti was found spray-painted in a popular area park. For the second time in nearly as many months, anti-Semitic graffiti was found spray-painted along the Bethesda Trolley Trail in the Wildwood neighborhood. County Executive Marc Elrich said on Monday, Nov. 14, that Montgomery County response teams are working to remove the hateful images “as quickly as possible.” While cleaning up the latest incident, Elrich said that teams also located a second location that was tagged with hateful rhetoric on a b…
4 Wanted For Breaking Into Shirley School, Scrawling Graffiti 4 Wanted For Breaking Into Shirley School, Scrawling Graffiti
4 Wanted For Breaking Into Shirley School, Scrawling Graffiti Four people are at large after breaking into a Long Island school and scrawling graffiti, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the four males who burglarized and made graffiti at a Shirley school in September. Four males entered Hobart S. Elementary School, located at 230 Van Buren St., on Monday, Sept. 26 at 9:45 a.m. and drew graffiti on cabinets and a whiteboard in a classroom. The graffiti was racial and sexual in nature. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers…
Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Lakewood Religious Schools, Authorities Say Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Lakewood Religious Schools, Authorities Say
Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Lakewood Religious Schools, Authorities Say Antisemitic graffiti was found on two girls' religious schools in Lakewood, authorities said on Friday, Nov. 4. But the graffiti was unrelated to "credible" statewide threats made against New Jersey synagogues that led the FBI to issue an alert Thursday, Nov. 3, Lakewood police and other Ocean County authorities said. “This (graffiti) incident is currently under investigation and there is no evidence to indicate that there is any connection with the FBI warning,” the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Lakewood Captain Gregory Staffordsmith said, "The criminal mischief in…
Roxbury Man's Illegible Graffiti Paints More Dangerous Picture Roxbury Man's Illegible Graffiti Paints More Dangerous Picture
Roxbury Man's Illegible Graffiti Paints More Dangerous Picture A 22-year-old Boston man caught spray painting "gang" signs at an MBTA station earlier this week should have left his paint at home as it led to his arrest on much more serious charges.  Jeremiah Springer of Roxbury was spotted by someone allegedly tagging a wall at Copley Station on Thursday, Sept. 15, a little after 8 p.m., who told a nearby officer, transit police said. Cops noticed the graffiti, which was illegible outside of the word gang, and searched for the artist.  They quickly found Springer, who was in the area with the spray paint can still in his hand, authorities sai…
Swastika-Drawing Spree In Schenectady Lands Man In Jail Swastika-Drawing Spree In Schenectady Lands Man In Jail
Swastika-Drawing Spree In Schenectady Lands Man In Jail A man accused of defacing several businesses in the Capital District with hate symbols is now facing criminal charges. Schenectady Police were called at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, with reports that someone had drawn swastikas on the side of St. Joseph’s Church on Lafayette Street During their investigation, officers discovered several more swastikas and other symbols that had been drawn in chalk on numerous businesses in the downtown area, police said. Members of the Schenectady Fire Department helped remove the markings, according to police. On Friday, June 17, police announced …
Police Arrest So-Called 'Mad Cat' Graffiti Vandal In Central Jersey Police Arrest So-Called 'Mad Cat' Graffiti Vandal In Central Jersey
Police Arrest So-Called 'Mad Cat' Graffiti Vandal In Central Jersey Police in Central Jersey said they have arrested a serial graffiti vandal. The so-called "Mad Cat" vandal was arrested by South Brunswick police, they announced on Twitter. Graffiti left by the "Mad Cat" vandalTwitter/ South Brunswick PD The suspect repeatedly spray-painted multiple locations over the past three months, police said. More details to come, they said.
Man Charged For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care, Police Say Man Charged For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care, Police Say
Man Charged For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care, Police Say A man who police say spray painted the letters "KKK" on a Long Island medical facility has been apprehended. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 in East Meadow. The man allegedly used spray paint to graffiti the side wall of Urgent Care located at 2310 Hempstead Turnpike, according to police. The letters "KKK" and other non-bias graffiti were sprayed on the wall, said police. On Saturday, May 28, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Carlos Aguilar, age 25, of East Meadow in connection to the incident. Earlier report: Know Him? Man Wanted For…
Man Wanted For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care,  Police Say Man Wanted For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care,  Police Say
Man Wanted For Spray Painting 'KKK' On East Meadow Urgent Care, Police Say Updated story: Man Charged For Spray Painting 'KKK' On Long Island Medical Facility, Police Say Do you know him? Police investigators on Long Island are asking the public's help in locating a man they say spray painting the letters "KKK" on a medical facility. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 in East Meadow. The man (shown above) allegedly used spray paint to graffiti the side wall of Urgent Care located at 2310 Hempstead Turnpike, according to police. The letters "KKK" and other non-bias graffiti were sprayed on the wall, said police. The subject i…
Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield Businesses Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield Businesses
Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield Businesses A Fairfield County juvenile has been arrested for multiple counts of alleged criminal mischief after spray painting graffiti on a total of 10 area businesses and landmarks. The crimes took place on Monday, May 2, when Fairfield Police responded to the 10 different businesses for reports of graffiti-type vandalism in the center area of the town. An investigation, led by the department's Quality of Life Unit in cooperation with the Fairfield Police School Safety Unit, revealed the identity of a suspect, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. As a result of this investigation, …
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS) Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS)
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (Photos) Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a legendary elk statue that stands in front of a well-known charity lodge was vandalized with graffiti. The vandalism occurred in front of the Flemington Elks Lodge on Route 31 late on Saturday, May 7, according to Dave Norton, owner of The Corner boutique and photography studio located just down the road at 52 Main St. The word “devil” appears to have been scrawled across the statue in red paint. The Flemington Elks Lodge is described as a nonprofit organization that regularly gives back to the community, its Facebook page says. The funding u…
Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas
Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas A suspect has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a veteran’s monument inside a Westchester park, police announced. On Saturday, April 23, the Veterans “Honor Roll” monument at Ma Riis Park in Harrison - which represents wartime vets from the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other conflicts - was spray-painted and damaged by a vandal, prompting a police investigation. Harrison Police Chief John Vasta announced on Tuesday, April 26 that following a three-day investigation, a local man - 37-year-old Gabriel Mendoza, of Harrison - had been identified as a suspect and apprehend…
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly making graffiti that included such images as a swastika and other hate messages. Carol Vario, age 51, undomiciled, was arrested by Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, March 9, for the incident which took place on Friday, March 4 in Port Jefferson Station. The graffiti was found on a building located at 518 Route 112, police said.  Similar graffiti on a kiosk near the Greenway Trail was also found on Saturday, March 5, police said.  After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives arrested Vario who was ch…
Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT
Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT A serial graffiti artist who has targeted restaurants, overpasses, homes, basketball courts, and other popular spots in Connecticut has been arrested and charged following a lengthy investigation, police announced. In New Haven County, the Naugatuck Police Department launched an investigation in November 2021, after receiving dozens of graffiti complaints throughout several areas of the town. Related story - 29-Year-Old Accused Of Spray Painting His Tag On CT Highway Bridge As of Monday, Feb. 28, police said that they were aware of at least 45 tags of similar designs that have been lo…
29-Year-Old Accused Of Spray Painting His Tag On CT Highway Bridge 29-Year-Old Accused Of Spray Painting His Tag On CT Highway Bridge
29-Year-Old Accused Of Spray Painting His Tag On CT Highway Bridge A 29-year-old tagger known to police in Connecticut and Massachusetts was busted after being caught spray-painting his mark on a Hartford County bridge, authorities announced. Connecticut State Police troopers on patrol at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9 were entering the Whitehead Highway from I-91 in Hartford, when he spotted two people under a highway bridge actively spray-painting graffiti on support beams. The trooper pulled over, and as he approached the two taggers, police said that they proceeded to flee down adjacent train tracks toward a tunnel before they were apprehended. Accord…
Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County
Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County Authorities are searching for an individual or individuals who spray-painted messages threatening police and their families on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police are searching for the person or people responsible for the graffiti, which was reported to police at about 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, and likely graffitied the previous day, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the messages “COPS WILL B SHOT," “WHBPD=DEATH," and “POOR>RICH” were found painted on the sidewalk along South Road near Beaverdam Creek Road in Westhamp…
Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina
Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help after several boats were vandalized with graffiti at an area marina. The incident took place twice in December at the South Benson Marina in Fairfield, said Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police Department. According to Stahl, officers responded to the Marina on both Friday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 23, and found numerous boats spray-painted with similar markings/tags.  The boats were all marked with black paint and what appeared to be either the words Yeet/Yeex, Mot/Mox, Sano, and Reckr, painted on them. Other vandali…
Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks
Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks Authorities will seek restitution from the families of three juveniles accused of trashing a Glen Rock dentist’s office, as well as from those of two others identified in a pair graffiti attacks, the borough’s top law enforcer said. Security video from a neighboring business helped identify two boys from Hawthorne and one from Glen Rock – all 15 years old – who entered Glen Rock Pediatric Dentistry on Rock Road through an unlocked door and vandalized the business, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said Monday. All three were interviewed at police headquarters “in the presence of a parent” and h…
Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah
Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah UPDATE: James Burns III was glad that township officials planned to erase graffiti sprayed throughout a children's playground in Mahwah. He just didn't want to wait. So Burns and Andrew Kazella, a fellow sales associate at Keller Williams Realty in Ridgewood, got to work Saturday in Winter's Park. "I was very disheartened to see my daughters favorite park defaced by vandals," Burns said. "Not only do we work in this community but we also live here and want to make it a safe, clean, and accessible place for all." "Something really special happened today," said Mayor James Wysocki, who offe…