Suspect Charged For Fells Point Swastika Graffiti, Councilman Pushes For Hate Crime Charge

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The suspect in a series of swastika graffiti incidents in Fells Point has been charged with destruction of property.

First District Councilman Zeke Cohen, a descendent of holocaust survivors, is pushing for an additional hate crime charge.

Neighbors,

A criminal summons has been issued against the suspect who has been drawing swastikas all over Fells Point. He has been charged with destruction of property. I am pushing for an additional hate crime charge. pic.twitter.com/OSqAh0VyRf

— Zeke Cohen (@Zeke_Cohen) June 24, 2021

Cohen said the community worked to collect pictures and video evidence of the suspect.

Last week, residents fought the hate with love, painting over the anti-semitic symbol with rainbow hearts.

“This is not acceptable. This is not who we are,” said resident Luann Carra. “We’re an open loving community.”