New Jersey man faces thirty six charges for allegedly targeting and vandalising Jewish homes

A man in Manchester, New Jersey is facing thirty six criminal counts for allegedly targeting and damaging Jewish homes.

Ron Carr, 34, has been accused of vandalising over a dozen houses and residential fences with swastika graffiti, and setting a fire which destroyed a home. 

No injuries have been reported.

Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced that Mr Carr was charged with second degree aggravated arson, third degree arson, fourth degree criminal mischief, and first and third degree bias intimidation.

The alleged crime spree is said to have taken place from late Tuesday evening through to early Thursday morning.

Mr Platkin said: “This crime spree and the antisemitism that it expressed caused pain, destruction, shock and fear among the residents of Manchester Township.

“No community in the State of New Jersey should feel vulnerable or anxious in the face of acts of intolerance. No resident should feel their personal safety or their home is threatened by bigotry, persecution and violence.”

According to the FBI, over 60 percent of hate crimes against a religious minority are motivated by antisemitism.

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