Arsonist Admits To Antisemitic Rampage In South Jersey Neighborhood, Prosecutors Say
A Manchester Township man admitted to an antisemitic crime spree, including arson and spray painting Nazi symbols on homes, authorities said.
Ron Carr, 35, pleaded guilty on Thursday, June 20 to arson, bias intimidation, and two counts of criminal mischief. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the plea deal in a news release on Friday, June 21.
Manchester police responded to vandalism reports at homes in Pine Lake Park at around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Officers found 14 homes vandalized with spray paint, including some defaced with Nazi symbols.
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Man Shattered Glass Door At Dunkin: Newark PD (Photo)
An irate customer at a Dunkin' in Newark shattered a glass door on Saturday, May 25, authorities said.
At 11:50 a.m., the man walked into Dunkin before getting angry, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The man knocked down an object before slamming a glass door, causing it to shatter, Fragé said.
The man then fled northbound on Broad Street, Fragé said. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, blue shorts, and white sneakers, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-87-695-8477.
Israeli Flag Defaced At Hudson Valley Service Center, Police Investigating
For the second time in two weeks, an Israeli flag has been the target of vandals at a Hudson Valley service station.
The incident occurred in Rockland County early Friday, May 24, at the Monsey Service Center on Main Street in Monsey.
According to Lauren Pepper, the manager of the center and daughter of the owner, Joe Kurek, another flag was stolen on Friday, May 17.
They quickly replaced the stolen flag with a new one that was defaced sometime in the overnight hours of Thursday, May 23, into Friday, May 24, said Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police.
Franklin said the flag was defaced …
$500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers
A $500 reward is being offered after a threw a rock, breaking windows of a Hunterdon County train station on twice on Saturday, April 27, authorities said.
At 5:54 a.m., surveillance footage from a nearby business shows the man picking up a rock and throwing it at the rear windows of the Lebanon train station, causing them to crack, NJ Transit police said.
He came back about 12 hours later, picked up a rock, and again threw it at windows, causing additional damage, NJ Transit police said.
The man broke four windows, causing $535 in damages, NJ Transit police said. The man is describe…
