Hate Crime Arrest Made in Scrawling of Swastikas In Rockland County Shul

by Monsey.info

The Sanzer Shul in Monsey became the center of law enforcement attention more than a week ago after multiple swastikas were found scrawled on walls one Shabbos.

An arrest was finally made this week of a 32-year-old male from Hillcrest, who was charged with Criminal Mischief 4th Degree as a Hate Crime (E-Felony)

According to the Ramapo police Department, on June 19, 2022, the Ramapo Police Department investigated a report of damage that occurred on June 17, 2022 and consisted of several scrawlings of swastikas and hate speech, as well as damage to various items within the premise.

The suspect arrested was also charged with Aggravated Harassment 1st Degree (E-Felony) for drawing swastikas on the property and building of another without permission. These crimes are not qualifying offenses requiring bail under the New York State Bail Reform Laws, and on the order of Town of Ramapo Honorable Judge Desir, he was released from custody without bail on June 25, 2022 on a Desk Appearance Ticket for return to court at a future date.

Reports by other news outlets claim that the suspect was a friend of the Shul’s janitor.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.