Tag: Persecution

Vandals leave anti-Christian graffiti at Halifax church

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Vandals spray-painted anti-Christian messages at a Halifax church building and cemetery late Sunday evening according to a report from CTV. The damage was discovered at St. Theresa’s Church and nearby Mount Olivet Cemetery.

 

Archbishop Anthony Mancini told Global News, ““It is not only the physical damage done which is upsetting, but the expression of anti-Christian feelings and hate which is most worrisome.”

The Ottawa Citizen reports this is the second time this spring that vandals have targeted Halifax Christian sites.

The motive of the vandals has not yet been determined.

California woman breaks into Baptist church, rips Bibles, burns 10-foot cross

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Mug SHotA California woman faces a possible hate crime charge after she broke into a Baptist church, ripped Bibles and hymnals, and burned a 10-foot cross in the sanctuary.

Rio Vista Police say Danielle Ricafrente, 23, caused significant damage to the building of the Union Baptist Church Monday night. CBS 13 reports she was arrested on suspicion of burglary, arson of a church, felony vandalism and hate crimes against a church.

A report from The Sacramento Bee says Ricafrente also damaged musical instruments in the building.

Church Deacon Roger Benz told KCRA television He’s disappointed, willing to forgive.

The Rio Vista police department issued the following news release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/UPDATE

RIO VISTA POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST IN CHURCH ARSON/VANDALISM

At around 9:15AM June 13, 2018, Rio Vista Police Officers responded to the Baptist Church on Sierra Drive regarding a vandalism that occurred to the interior of the Chapel. Significant damage was done to the interior of the Chapel area and a large cross behind the altar was set on fire. This crime possibly occurred between 8PM and midnight on June 12, 2018.

Rio Vista Police working with the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives developed a person of interest early in the investigation. Physical evidence has tied the person of interest to the crime scene along with video from a neighbor. Arrested for burglary, arson of a Church, felony vandalism and hate crimes against a Church was Danielle Ricafrente, age 23 of Rio Vista. Ricafrente was transported and booked into the Solano County Jail. The case will be reviewed by the US Attorney for possible federal charges.

RVPD would like to thank our federal partners for their assistance in this investigation.

Dan Dailey, Chief of Police

 

Men on bond for auto theft arrested for Alabama church vandalism

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Two Alabama men are charged in a church vandalism case involving over $50,000 in damage.

A police spokesperson said the pair broke into the Nichols Temple A.M.E. Church in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, on June 5.

WERC television reported the vandals destroyed six bathrooms and stole copper wire from the church’s A/C unit.  They also pulled pipes out of the walls and caused flooding throughout the building.

WSFA television posted surveillance videos of vandals inside the church.

Nicholas Rashad Lee, 23, and Cedric Jaquese Carter, 19, of Birmingham, are charged with burglary and criminal mischief.  Each is held on $10,000 bond according to jail records.

Jail records show both men had been previously released on bond for a non-related auto theft and sale that happened May 2018.

A motive for the vandalism has not been announced.

Ohio church building vandalized, minister’s residence “ransacked”

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Police in Bellaire, Ohio are trying to find out who vandalized a Methodist church building and ransacked the minister’s residence.

According to a report from WTRF Television, the criminals broke into the South Bellaire Methodist church building by pushing out a window air conditioner.

A police report does not list any items stolen.

A motive of the vandal or vandals is not known.

Criminals paint anti-Christian and NAZI symbols on Orange, Texas church building

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ORANGE, TEXAS – Criminals in Orange, Texas painted a swastika, anti-Christian graffiti, and sexual images on the main building of St. Mary Catholic Church in the city’s Historic District.

According to a report from KOGT Radio,  Orange police are investigating the graffiti as a misdemeanor criminal mischief case. Orange County District Attorney John Kimbrough said the incident could be a more serious offense, but first the facts need to be gathered.

St. Mary Church has been a part of the Orange community for more than 100 years.

A motive for the vandalism has not been announced.