vandalism

A mural honoring George Floyd in Woburn, Massachusetts, has been vandalized for the second time in less than two weeks. The tribute to Floyd, located in the Tri-Community Greenway on the Woburn-Stoneham Line, was found covered with red paint this weekend. After the painting was defaced the first time, the artist, 42-year-old Esben Rey, vowed to repaint it. The Jamaica…

District Attorney Larry Krasner told NBC10 most of the hundreds of people who were arrested for looting and vandalism in the city over the weekend were Philadelphians between the ages of 18 and 24 who weren’t associated with the protests.

Widespread looting over the weekend didn’t only impact local businesses. It also left many local residents with nowhere to shop. NBC10’s Steven Fisher has the details.

The recent looting and vandalism in Philadelphia could have a long lasting economic impact on neighborhoods in our area. Bill Rodgers, a Rutgers University professor and former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, explains the potential impact in an interview with NBC10’s Jacqueline London.

Local small business owners already dealing with the devastating impact of the coronavirus say the weekend of looting set them back even further. They spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk.

Plymouth Rock was spray-painted with a message Monday as one or more vandals struck the historic site in Plymouth, Massachusetts, an act that the head of the local tourism board called “sad and unsettling.” The rock, which commemorates the 1620 arrival of the Mayflower carrying Pilgrims, was found tagged with red graffiti. The other objects found defaced by Monday morning…

An investigation is underway after a mural of a Philadelphia civil rights activist was vandalized with a racial slur.

An investigation is underway after the mural of civil rights leader Cecil B. Moore was vandalized in North Philadelphia. NBC10’s Drew Smith speaks with community leaders as police investigate.

After homes in South Philadelphia were vandalized, city crews took action and cleaned up the graffiti. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the story.

An investigation is underway after a vandal targeted homes in South Philadelphia. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

Police in the Poconos say that vandals returned the decapitated heads from four snowman placed around town as a holiday promotion and arts project.

Police in Virginia say that two people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a Confederate monument in the city of Charlottesville. Charlottesville police spokesman Tyler Hawn said in an email that the arrests were made early Thursday morning at the statue of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Hawn did not release the individuals’ names but said more information will be released….

A Pennsylvania man accused in the recent vandalism of a Beverly Hills synagogue was arrested in Hawaii and is being charged being charged under a hate crime enhancement, NBC News reported Wednesday, citing police.

Police are searching for a man after he allegedly vandalized a Beverly Hills Synagogue early Saturday morning. The man allegedly broke into the Nessah Synagogue where he overturned furniture, damaged relics and ransacked the inside. The synagogue’s main scrolls were not damaged during the vandalism, according to police. Police do not believe anything was stolen during the incident. Police...

Police are investigating after someone vandalized the statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo.

The bronze of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo is in the center of controversy yet again after someone tagged the Center City statue.

A man who authorities say broke into Rihanna’s Hollywood Hills home and spent 12 hours there when she was not home has pleaded no contest to stalking the singer.

A man was caught on camera breaking the window of the Center City Macy’s store during the Eagles Super Bowl Victory celebration.

Mt. Carmel Jewish Cemetery is back open after volunteers spend months repairing the damage.

After nearly 500 headstones were found knocked over and broken at the Mount Carmel Jewish cemetary, community members have come together to restore it. NBC10’s Erin Coleman is there with the story.