Bridgeport man accused of painting swastikas on Westport building
Police received a report of vandalism to a building at 1495 Post Road East, which was the former location of Westport National Bank on Aug. 7.
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A Bridgeport man is facing charges for painting antisemitic symbols on an unoccupied building in Westport, police say.
John Kuhn turned himself in Monday.
Police received a report of vandalism to a building at 1495 Post Road East, which was the former location of Westport National Bank on Aug. 7.
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The symbol painted on the building was described as a Star of David combined with swastikas.
Police learned that other departments were also investigating incidents where a nearly identical symbol was painted on various buildings.
Kuhn was also identified as the suspect, and there was an active arrest warrant out for him.
Kuhn was charged with criminal mischief and intimidation based on bigotry and bias.
After he turned himself in, Kuhn was arraigned at Stamford Superior Court.
