Harrison Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a veteran’s monument inside a Westchester park, police announced.
On Saturday, April 23, the Veterans “Honor Roll” monument at Ma Riis Park in Harrison - which represents wartime vets from the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other conflicts - was spray-painted and damaged by a vandal, prompting a police investigation.
Harrison Police Chief John Vasta announced on Tuesday, April 26 that following a three-day investigation, a local man - 37-year-old Gabriel Mendoza, of Harrison - had been identified as a suspect and apprehend…
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly making graffiti that included such images as a swastika and other hate messages.
Carol Vario, age 51, undomiciled, was arrested by Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, March 9, for the incident which took place on Friday, March 4 in Port Jefferson Station.
The graffiti was found on a building located at 518 Route 112, police said.
Similar graffiti on a kiosk near the Greenway Trail was also found on Saturday, March 5, police said.
After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives arrested Vario who was ch…
