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Headstone, Building At Hudson Valley Cemetery Defaced With Swastikas

A Hudson Valley man could face jail time for allegedly defacing a cemetery headstone and building with hate symbols.

A 32-year-old Ellenville man was arrested Thursday, July 28, after allegedly vandalizing property at Fantinekill Cemetery in Wawarsing.

A 32-year-old Ellenville man was arrested Thursday, July 28, after allegedly vandalizing property at Fantinekill Cemetery in Wawarsing.

Photo Credit: Ulster County Sheriff's Office/Google Maps street view

The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Fantinekill Cemetery, located on State Route 209 in Wawarsing, just after 5 p.m. Monday, July 25.

A 911 caller said someone had defaced a headstone and receiving vault with spray paint.

When deputies arrived, they found swastikas painted onto both structures, police said.

On Thursday, July 28, deputies arrested a man on multiple charges in connection to the vandalism, including felony criminal mischief, a hate crime, and cemetery desecration.

The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office did not identify the suspect, but said he is a 32-year-old from Ellenville.

The suspect was later released with an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Wawarsing Court at a later date.

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