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U.S. Rep. John Delaney releases the following statement about the vandalism at Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg: “I am disgusted, disappointed and saddened by the vandalism of Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg. No one should suffer persecution, violence, or injustice because of who they are, and yesterday’s desecration of a place of worship is unacceptable. The […]

UPDATED Gaithersburg police officers are looking for the vandal(s) who defaced the Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. “At this time, detectives are continuing to investigate the incident,” said Officer Dane Lane. “They are following up on leads and speaking with citizens who may have or may not have seen anything. We are always looking for more […]

Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka said detectives have identified a “person of interest” who could be involved in the Shaare Torah Synagogue vandalism case. Local authorities have surveillance footage showing a masked person running away from the building.  Sroka said the report came in at 7:10 a.m. this morning. That’s when police officers found eleven swastikas and other […]

UPDATED Gaithersburg police are investigating vandalism at the Shaare Torah Synagogue at 1408 Main Street in Gaithersburg. Swastikas and other hate crime graffiti were spray painted on the building overnight. Officer Dan Lane said a citizen flagged down a passing police officer at about 7:10 a.m. this morning to report the vandalism at the synagogue, […]