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14-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Spray-Painting Swastikas on Merrick Playground

Crime

By Published: August 10 2023

LongIsland.com

The juvenile defendant is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, Aggravated Harassment 1st degree, Making Graffiti and Possession of Graffiti Instruments.

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The Nassau County Police Department First Squad reports that a 14-year-old male juvenile from Freeport has been arrested for a Bias Incident that occurred on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 9:00 am in Merrick.
 
According to detectives, First Precinct officers responded for a Bias Incident that occurred at the Chatterton School, located at 108 Merrick Avenue. Upon arrival officers observed 2 (two) swastikas spray painted in black paint on playground equipment. The swastikas were approximately 12” x 12” in size.
 
The juvenile defendant is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, Aggravated Harassment 1st degree, Making Graffiti and Possession of Graffiti Instruments. He was issued an appearance ticket that is returnable to Nassau County Family Court. 
 
The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.