NORTH HAVEN, CT — A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the vandalism of a menorah displayed on the North Haven Town Green.
Officers responded to a report on Jan. 6 that the menorah on the Green had been damaged.
Command staff assigned detectives on Jan. 7 to investigate whether the act was intentional or possibly due to other factors.
Investigators determined the menorah was forcibly removed from its stand and damaged while thrown to the ground.
Officers identified and arrested the juvenile suspect on the evening of Jan. 7.
The individual was taken into custody and charged in accordance with Connecticut juvenile law.
Due to the age of the offender, no additional identifying information will be released.
The suspect has been charged with first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias.
