(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/25/2023) – The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today welcomed the arrest of the suspected perpetrator of a vandalism targeting a church in Ledyard on hate crime and burglary charges.
A 33-year-old man turned himself in to Ledyard police this morning for reportedly breaking into the Our Lady of Lourdes Church and vandalizing and painting hateful messages inside. He has been charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, burglary and criminal mischief.
SEE: Connecticut man who vandalized church faces hate crime charge
“No community should have their houses of worship targeted in this way,” said CAIR-CT Chairman Farhan Memon. “We welcome the arrest of the suspected perpetrator of this crime.”
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CONTACT: CAIR-Connecticut Chair Farhan Memon, 203-517-6526 or [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]