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Suspect wanted for spray painting swastika in Blooming Grove

Investigators searching for person responsible for swastika found at Blooming Grove park

News 12 Staff

Apr 23, 2026, 6:55 AM

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Authorities in Orange County are looking for the suspect responsible for hateful graffiti in Blooming Grove.

It was found at Mountain Lodge Park on Tuesday.

Town officials say someone spray-painted a white swastika, along with names and other images, on playground equipment and the sidewalk.

Police are now trying to track down who did it.

Crews have since painted over the graffiti.

The town supervisor is calling the damage unacceptable.

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