Current:Home > BackNew Jersey man sentenced to 7 years in arson, antisemitic graffiti cases-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
New Jersey man sentenced to 7 years in arson, antisemitic graffiti cases
View Date:2024-12-23 19:00:46
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in connection with an arson and antisemitic graffiti last year, authorities said.
Ocean County prosecutors said Ron Carr, 35, of Manchester Township was sentenced Friday on guilty pleas to arson, bias intimidation and criminal mischief. The seven-year, five-year and 18-month terms imposed for the convictions are to run concurrently.
In a news release, prosecutors said township police were called to the Pine Lake Park area in June 2023 and found 14 homes vandalized with spray paint that included some “Nazi symbolism.” The next day, emergency responders were called to a fire that destroyed one home and damaged three others.
Carr was arrested in both cases and authorities alleged in an affidavit outlining the charges that he made multiple antisemitic statements to investigators while being interviewed. He told police he was “saving the neighborhood” and he thought the house he set on fire would be turned into a school or “prayerland,” the affidavit said.
Defense attorney Shane Paugh said after Carr was charged that he hoped his client will “get the help he needs,” NJ.com reported.
The Asbury Park Press reports the crimes came amid “legal battles and zoning disputes over the placement of synagogues and Orthodox Jewish schools in Ocean County, which has rapidly growing Orthodox communities.”
veryGood! (2)
Related
- Democrat Cleo Fields wins re-drawn Louisiana congressional district, flipping red seat blue
- It's Al Roker's 70th birthday, and he got this advice from Oprah Winfrey
- Florence Welch joins Taylor Swift on stage in Wembley
- Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union Leagues Cup semifinal: How to watch Wednesday's game
- Taylor Swift drops Christmas merchandise collection, including for 'Tortured Poets' era
- Michael Strahan's Daughter Isabella Strahan Takes Major Life Step After Finishing Cancer Treatments
- Don’t Miss These Free People Deals Under $50 - Snag Boho Chic Styles Starting at $19 & Save Up to 65%
- Millions of Americans face blistering temperatures as heat dome blankets Gulf Coast states
- See Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess' Blended Family Photos
- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava cruises to reelection victory
Ranking
- American arrested in death of another American at luxury hotel in Ireland
- Olympian Aly Raisman Shares Mental Health Advice for Jordan Chiles Amid Medal Controversy
- Christina Hall Seemingly Shades Her Exes in Birthday Message to Son Brayden
- Dolphins rookie Jaylen Wright among season's top fantasy football sleepers
- NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison dies at 86
- RHODubai's Sara Al Madani Reveals Ex Maid Allegedly Plotted With Kidnappers to Take Her Son for Ransom
- Bears almost made trade for Matthew Judon; 'Hard Knocks' showcases near-deal
- Government: U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
Recommendation
-
Amazon Prime Video to stream Diamond Sports' regional networks
-
Social Security's 2025 COLA: Retirees in these 10 states will get the biggest raises next year
-
7 convicted of blocking access to abortion clinic in suburban Detroit
-
Kill Bill Star Michael Madsen Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge
-
Wisconsin’s high court to hear oral arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid
-
Michigan doctor charged with taking photos and videos of naked children and adults
-
Experts puzzle over why Bayesian yacht sank. Was it a 'black swan event'?
-
Disney drops arbitration push, agrees to have wrongful death lawsuit decided in court