Crime & Safety
Swastika Drawn On JCC In Lawrence, Man Arrested: PD
Police say a Brooklyn man was arrested upon investigation.
LAWRENCE, NY — A Brooklyn man was arrested after a swastika was found drawn on a JCC door in Lawrence on Friday, Nassau County police said.
Officers responded to Marion & Aaron Gural JCC on Central Avenue for a report that a swastika was found drawn on a door on the property on Nov. 6 at 11:38 a.m., police said.
Upon investigation, Saul Amantecatl Sanchez, 26, was arrested on Nov. 10 and was charged with first-degree aggravated harassment and making graffiti, police said.
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According to police, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to First District Court in Hempstead.
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