3 teens arrested in Conn. cemetery vandalism - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

3 teens arrested in Conn. cemetery vandalism

Posted: Updated:

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with vandalism at a Hartford Jewish cemetery last month.

Police Lt. Brian Foley tells the Hartford Courant Monday that the youths, who are between 14 and 15 years old, are charged with the juvenile offenses of interfering with a cemetery or burial ground and criminal mischief. They will appear in court later.

Several dozen headstones were toppled at the Congregation Ados Israel Cemetery at Tower Avenue and Waverly Street last month. The damage was reported Oct. 19, but police say it likely happened over a period of time.

Foley said the boys live near the cemetery and crossed through it every day on their way to a park. He said the vandalism was first investigated as a hate crime, but authorities now believe the boys didn't have anti-Semitic intentions.

 

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

  • Connecticut NewsConnecticut News

  • Connecticut drivers can now skip the line at the DMV by checking in online from a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer.
    Connecticut drivers can now skip the line at the DMV by checking in online from a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:38:04 GMT
    It used to be the battle of the sexes; man versus woman. But, over the years, a new sort of competition has emerged. This new match pits mom versus mom.
    It used to be the battle of the sexes; man versus woman. But, over the years, a new sort of competition has emerged. This new match pits mom versus mom.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:35:09 GMT
    A Connecticut woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack has been denied permission to sue the state.Charla Nash's family sought permission to sue Connecticut for $150 million but was denied Friday.
    A Connecticut woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack has been denied permission to sue the state.Charla Nash's family sought permission to sue Connecticut for $150 million but was denied Friday.
Powered by WorldNow

WTTG FOX 5 & myfoxdc
5151 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Main Number: (202) 244-5151
Newsroom: (202) 895-3000
fox5tips@wttg.com

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices