Marblehead Residents Denounce Anti-Semitic Graffiti – CBS Boston / WBZ

Posted By on July 3, 2017

July 3, 2017 11:17 AM

MARBLEHEAD (CBS) A large crowd gathered on Riverhead Beach Monday morning to say Marblehead was no place for hate after anti-Semitic graffiti was found on a nearby seawall.

Police arent sure how long the graffitiwhich included the Star of David with lines through it, The KKK was here, and Make America Great Againwas there.

The writing on the causeway seawall could only be seen from the water, as it was by the kayaker who called Marblehead Police about it Friday evening.

Similar graffiti was also found in a nearby park.

State Rep. Lori Ehrlich, State Sen. Tom McGee, and Marblehead Police Chief Robert Picariellospoke Monday morning at the rally, which was hosted by the New England Anti-Defamation League.

I want to thank the members of this community, who by coming here today, by celebrating tomorrow, we are sending a critical, critical message that the community is united against all forms of hate and bigotry, said the ADLs Robert Trustin.

Chief Picariellosaid a thorough investigation into the graffiti, which has been removed, is ongoingand offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030s Carl Stevens reports

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