Crime & Safety

LGBTQ+ Flag Burned Outside NJ Church, Police Investigating

Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the individuals who burned the flag outside the church on April 20.

NEW JERSEY - An LGBTQ+ flag was burned outside a North Jersey church last month, authorities said.

Police are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subjects, according to a Facebook post from the Sparta Police Department.

The burning took place outside the Sparta United Methodist Church on April 20, according to the post.

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Tips can be directed to Sparta Police Det. Steve Guido at 973-729-6121. All tips are anonymous.

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