Juvenile Arrested For Painting Swastikas In Port Washington: PD

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — A juvenile has been arrested for spray-painting two swastikas outside of Philip Sousa Elementary School in Port Washington, police said.

Detectives identified the suspect, who is accused of painting the hate symbols on Philip Sousa Elementary School, Wednesday after photos were distributed in the community through social media, police said. The suspect’s name is being withheld due to his status as a juvenile, according to police.

Port Washington police “received information from community members” over their tip line that helped identify the suspect, and he was then located and placed under arrest, police said. He has been charged him with multiple crimes, including first-degree aggravated harassment and third-degree criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to police.

Officials went on to say that department “wants to thank the Port Washington community for their overwhelming support in providing tips which aided bringing this case to a successful resolution.”