Police Investigating Hate Crime at Madison Avenue Synagogue

by Adam Devine

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Following an investigation, the New York City Police Department has arrested and charged Lenny De La Rosa, a 21-year-old resident of 1760 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.

The charges, which include Criminal Mischief as a Hate Crime and Making Graffiti, were filed on Wednesday.

This arrest is in relation to an incident on Saturday, August 12, around 7:00 pm.

An unknown male approached the Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue at 125 East 85th Street and marked anti-Semitic graffiti on a display screen.

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force continues to investigate the case.

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Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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