RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Two teens have been arrested
and charged as juveniles after a menorah was found vandalized earlier this week
in Suffolk County.
Around 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Suffolk County police Hate
Crimes Unit officers discovered the damage to the 8-foot-tall menorah around
5:30 p.m. Monday at Raynor County Park, along Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma.
“Two of the arms supporting the lights supporting the lights
were removed, and bulbs were taken, and bulbs were broken off the top of the
menorah,” said Suffolk County police spokeswoman Miros Krupa.
One of the branches was seen lying on the ground, with its
light still illuminated.
On Wednesday, police arrested two 15-year-old Lake
Ronkonkoma residents. They were cited as juvenile delinquents with
fourth-degree criminal mischief and released to their parents, police said.
The teens were issued field appearance tickets, and were set
to appear in Family Court in Central Islip at a later date.
The menorah is displayed by the Ronkonkoma Chamber of
Commerce. The chamber said the damage would cost about $2,000.
A decorated Christmas tree directly behind the menorah was
not damaged, WCBS 880’s Mike Xirinachs reported.
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