Howell, NJ - Two Teens Charged with Bias Crime

Howell, NJ - Two township teens were arrested and charged with a bias crime for painting a swastika and a profanity on a residence during Yom Kippur.

The boys, ages 14 and 15, are under house arrest pending a plea hearing after an initial appearance before Judge Eugene A. Iadanza. The teens, were arrested by township police after a resident reported finding a swastika and a profanity spray painted on a house. Interviews with the victim and other residents led authorities to the boys, who were charged with fourth-degree bias intimidation, fourth-degree conspiracy to commit bias intimidation, criminal mischief and harassment.