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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 […]

U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen has posted his reaction to the vandalism at Shaare Torah in the Lakelands community on his Facebook page. You can read his comments, below: “The acts of vandalism against Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg are shameful displays of prejudice and hatred and are not representative of our community’s values of respect […]

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 […]

Gaithersburg City Council Vice President Ryan Spiegel, a member of the Shaare Torah congregation, has issued a statement about the vandalism that occurred at his synagogue overnight. “I am heartbroken to see such an act of hate in a community that is known for respecting and celebrating its diversity. The terrible acts of a few […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has issued a statement about the vandalism earlier today at Shaare Torah Synagogue. You can read it below: “This morning the City Council and I were informed that Shaare Torah Synagogue in Gaithersburg was defaced overnight with swastikas and other racist references. An investigation by the Gaithersburg Police Department is ongoing. […]

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, […]