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'We Stand With Israel' Banner In Front Of Maryland 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…
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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. …
Police & Fire
Vacant Home Known To Be Targeted By Vandals In Maryland Gutted By Flames: 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 Joppa-Magn…
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Under Maryland Bridge; Elected Officials Speak Out
Top officials in Montgomery County are decrying the latest instance of hate speech that was spray-painted under a bridge in North Bethesda. Police have launched an investigation after a swastika and message of hate was found under a bridge of Josiah Henson Parkway, prompting elected officials to immediately speak out to condemn the action. In photos shared online, the words "Club Aryan Excellent" were drawn next to a swastika. Sensitive content warning:We are deeply disturbed by the racist and antisemitic message found under a bridge of Josiah Henson Parkway in North Bethesda, MD. Our …
Police & Fire
Teen Firebug Torched Vehicle In MD Lot: Fire Marshal
More than a week after a Toyota was intentionally set on fire in Washington County, authorities announced that a teenage suspect has been taken into custody. Jaden William Kline, 18, of Hagerstown, is facing charges after admitting to intentionally setting a Toyota Land Cruiser on fire in a seeming act of vandalism, the Maryland Fire Marshal announced. It is alleged that shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 25, members of the Hagerstown Police and Fire departments were called to Land Cruiser Heaven on Frederick Street in Hagerstown, where there was a reported vehicle fire that was threaten…
Police & Fire
Three Charged For Hate Crimes, Vandalism At MD Churches: Police
Justice has been served for some communities in Maryland after suspects implicated in a string of hate crimes at area churches were arrested. Three people are in custody in Anne Arundel County after terrorizing places of worship throughout Odenton and Annapolis over the past several weeks, authorities announced on Thursday, June 29. Blake Krenzer, and Brandon Krezner, of Gambrills, and Jarren Alexander are facing multiple charges for their roles in vandalizing at least four churches over the past two weeks. Churches targeted include: Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church on Piney Orchar…
Lifestyle
Acts Of Terror: Officials Speaking Out After Signage 'Desecrated' In MD During Pride Month
Outrage is brewing in a Maryland community after there was a rash of hate crimes in the neighborhood of a prominent LGBTQ+ lawmaker. Some elected officials in Montgomery County are speaking out after there were reports of pride and other inclusivity imagery "desecrated" in what County Council President Evan Glass described as “acts of terror.” On Wednesday, the Montgomery County Police Department reportedly received reports of Pride flags, Ukrainian flags, and inclusive lawn signs in Silver Spring that were vandalized or destroyed. This hate happened in my community. We can’t let them…
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Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement following the vandalism of a historically black church in Potomac, claiming that the vandals acted in an act of racism. On the night of Friday, Nov. 25, vandals attacked the Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Church in Potomac, with authorities releasing images of the suspects in an attempt to identify them, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Church VandalsMontgomery County Police "It saddens me greatly that we continue to witness more racist and hate-filled vandalism in our County", stated Elrich. "Throughout our n…
Police & Fire
Maryland Church Vandals On The Loose,
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Montgomery County church vandals are on the loose after police say several suspects broke into the place of worship before vandalizing property and fleeing the scene last month. The burglary occurred around 11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, at the Scotland AME Zion Church located in the 10900 block of Seven Locks Road in Potomac, according to Montgomery County police. Surveillance footage was able to capture the suspects in the act, and has been released in an effort to identify the vandals. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Anyon…
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Washington Monument Vandal In Custody, Cleaning Process Underway: Multiple Reports
An Indiana man was arrested for vandalizing the Washington Monument.In the evening on Sept. 20, Shaun Deaton, 44 dumped red paint on one side of the monument and wrote an obscene message. Deaton's message at the base of the monument read, "Have you been f----- by this ... Gov says tough s---.", according to NBC News. U.S. Park Police charged Deaton with trespassing, tampering and vandalism. The monument was temporarily closed, as preservation crew members began the clean-up process. "The top layer of paint is coming off and the pigment that seeped into the stone will be …
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Two Boys Busted After Repeated Vandalism Incidents At Maryland Middle School
Two young boys from Bethesda have been arrested after being linked to several vandalism incidents at Pyle Middle School, authorities say. The boys are allegedly connected to at least three vandalism incidents at the middle school that began in June, according to Montgomery County police. Police were initially called to investigate vandalism that was reported around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, June 25 at the school in the 6300 block of Wilson Lane. School security told officers that they witnessed the two boys painting graffiti on the back of the school building before fleeing on bicycles. Police …
Police & Fire
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes
A Washington DC Catholic school has been vandalized amid a pattern of religious hate crimes, states a fundraiser created for the school. The 100-year-old St. Anthony Catholic School was the latest target for vandals, who beheaded the school's namesake statue, according to the GoFundMe. Not only was the St. Anthony statue was found knocked over with the head missing, but several other areas of the school were damaged, officials said. Vandals allegedly broke a concrete windowsill as well as uprooted and damaged several playground benches. This vandalism comes only days after a young J…
Police & Fire
Police Apprehend Man Wanted For Hate Crime At Maryland Church
Concerned citizens helped police in Maryland locate and apprehend a man wanted for a hate crime at an Anne Arundel County church. Donald Eugene Hood, Jr., 66, was arrested by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5 in the area of Annapolis Road and Burns Crossing Road in Gambrills after there was a citizen complaint. Hood was wanted by police for an alleged vandalism incident at the Kingdom Celebration Church on Annapolis Road in Gambrills on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The nature of the vandalism has not been released by investigators, t…
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Spray-Painted On Maryland Mailboxes: Reports
Outrage swept through a primarily Jewish neighborhood in Baltimore County after Swastikas were found spray-painted on a mailbox, reports WBAL. The hate symbols, accompanied by the word "Cox", which many believe to be referencing republican Maryland Governor candidate Dan Cox, were seen along Greenspring Avenue in the Stevenson area, the outlet continued. Police are reportedly investigating several claims of vandalism in the area. Delegate Cox also released a statement condemning the acts of vandalism, stating that "such bigotry and criminal activity is evil and must be ex…
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Police In Maryland Searching For 66-Year-Old Man In Connection To Hate Crime At Church
Detectives are searching for a man wanted for vandalizing a church in Gambrills, authorities say. Donald Eugene Hood Jr., 66, is has been identified as the suspect in connection to the vandalization of the Kingdom Celebration Center at 952 Annapolis Road that was reported on Wednesday, Aug. 3, around 9:15 p.m., according to Anne Arundel police. The victim found an offensive message inscribed onto the door of the church. Police say this church had been a target of past incidents of the similar nature. An arrest warrant has been filed for Hood, and police are asking anyone with information o…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Vandals Wanted For Targeting Maryland Church Grounds
Investigators in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance in locating two people who were caught on camera vandalizing a St. Mary's County Church campus. An alert was issued by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, July 28, after the suspect pair allegedly repeatedly rode their dirt bikes on the grounds of the Immaculate Conception Church on Old Village Road in Mechanicsville. The alleged vandalism happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 15, investigators said, causing an undisclosed amount of damage to the church. It remains under i…
Police & Fire
Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement after a string of recent church vandalism incidents and suspected arsons, officials say. In the statement, Elrich states that "hate in any form has no home in Montgomery County" when addressing the recent attacks. "The criminal activity that took place over the weekend does not represent the values of inclusion and equity that we are striving for in the communities of this County. We pride ourselves on our diversity of religious communities. A hateful incident against one community impacts us all", said Elrich. The statement …
Police & Fire
Vandals Cause $30,000 In Damage To Home During Burglary In Maryland: Sheriff
Police investigators in Maryland are investigating a home burglary and vandalism incident that led to more than $30,000 in damages and stolen property, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced. A homeowner in the 10900 block of Sam's Place in Waldorf returned home at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 to find that it had been broken into and ransacked. Upon arrival, officers were advised that when the victim returned home, his residence had been broken into and vandalized, according to Janelle Love of the Charles County Sheriff's Media Relations Office. Walls, furniture, cabi…
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Police Release Images Of Suspect In Howard Sign Theft, Vandalism
Police are asking for help identifying a man who is suspected of theft and vandalism in Howard County dating back to 2020. The investigation surrounds ongoing theft and vandalism of dozens of signs concentrated in the Kings Contrivance area, according to Howard County Police. Do you recognize this man? #HoCoPolice are investigating the ongoing theft and vandalism of dozens of @ColumbiaAssn signs dating back to the end of 2020. Investigators are hoping to identify and speak with the person seen removing a sign in this photo. pic.twitter.com/6xZs0qg88m — Howard County Police Department (@…
Police & Fire
Vandals At Large After Forcefully Breaking Door At Maryland Home: Sheriff
Law enforcement agencies in St. Mary’s County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of wanted suspects who were caught on camera breaking the storm door of a Leonardtown home. An alert was issued by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, June 9 as they attempt to identify and locate two people who were pictured by home surveillance video during the vandalism incident. County spokesperson Jason Babcock said that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, two suspects walked up to the porch of a home at the 22900 block of Hollywood Road in Leonardtown. As t…
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