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Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Maryland Bridge Under Investigation Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Maryland Bridge Under Investigation
Hate-Based Vandalism Found On Maryland Bridge Under Investigation A $10,000 reward is being offered for information into a hate crime in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Department of Police issued a fresh alert on Thursday as they continue to search for the vandals who tagged a bridge under Josiah Henson Parkway late last month. On Aug. 27, officers found orange spray paint reading, “Club Aryan Excellent” with a black Swastika in an orange outline and a palm tree painted on the wall under the Josiah Henson Parkway pedestrian tunnel, officials said. Sensitive content warning:We are deeply disturbed by the racist and antisemitic message found …

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by Zak Failla
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Under Maryland Bridge; Elected Officials Speak Out Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Under Maryland Bridge; Elected Officials Speak Out
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 …

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by Zak Failla
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Pattern Of Anti-Semitic Incidents In Montgomery County Remain Unsolved Pattern Of Anti-Semitic Incidents In Montgomery County Remain Unsolved
Pattern Of Anti-Semitic Incidents In Montgomery County Remain Unsolved A reward is being offered in connection to a concerning string of anti-semitic vandalism incidents across Montgomery County, authorities announce. The Montgomery County Department of Police is actively investigating two of the incidents that occurred in 2022, and are asking the public to come forward with any information that could identify potential suspects behind the crimes. A $5,000 reward has been announced as an incentive to find the suspects responsible for the anti-semitic messages. The reward is being funded by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington along with…

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by Annie DeVoe