Memorial Pavilion Defaced With Profanity, Swastika

PORT WASHINGTON, WI — On Sunday evening, January 22, the Port Washington Police Department was contacted by an individual who was walking a dog and while doing so, observed vandalism in the form of graffiti to the Memorial Pavilion located in Coal Dock Park.

The caller reported first taking photos of the graffiti and posting them to social media while in the park in hopes that someone might have further information regarding the damage.

Upon returning home, the caller contacted police department.

The responding officer observed graffiti applied to the interior upper deck area of the memorial pavilion in the form of black spray painted images. The images include that of a swastika and profanity.

The damage is thought to be the work of local vandals. Officers are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Port Washington Police Department at 262-284-2611. Information can also be reported anonymously through TIP 411 by texting 847411 keyword pwpdtip.

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