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$25K Graffiti Spree Targeting Landmarks Leads To Hudson Valley Man's Arrest: Police
Authorities report that a Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony criminal mischief after a graffiti spree caused over $25,000 in damages to more than 29 public and private properties, including historic landmarks and local businesses.
According to Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry Thoelen, Kevin Herrera, age 30, of Middletown, was charged on Wednesday, Jan. 1, following an investigation into the incidents, which began on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Police found the vandalism involved graffiti written in bright spray paint on 29 separate locations, including the historic Paramount Theater, the…
Man From Region Caught Spray Painting American/Israeli Flag, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man was caught in the act of allegedly defacing a joint American/Israeli flag with spray paint, police said.
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Monsey area of Ramapo.
According to Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, a patrol officer spotted the man wearing a face mask while walking on Main Street in Monsey.
He watched as the man, identified as Benzion Rivlin, age 33, of Monsey, approached a joint American and Israeli flag on the property of a business located at 45 Main St., Franklin said.
Franklin said that Rivl…
