New york city police department dispatched to crime scene.
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

Police Investigating Hate Crime at Madison Avenue Synagogue

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.

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.