AhlulBayt News Agency: A Gastonia man has been accused of vandalizing a mosque by breaking three windows on Sunday evening.
According to a police report, the incident took place around 5:40 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Gastonia, located in the 4000 block of Titman Road, Queen City News reported on Monday.
The damage to the three double-pane windows is estimated at $900.
Nathan Reynolds Webster, 32, was arrested and charged with damage to property/vandalism.
The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office website indicates that he was released shortly after being booked into jail, with a $1,000 secured bond.
No further information is available at this time, including the motive behind the incident or Webster's next court appearance.
The vandalism comes amid increased hate crimes against Muslims in the United States, especially since October last year.
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According to a police report, the incident took place around 5:40 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Gastonia, located in the 4000 block of Titman Road, Queen City News reported on Monday.
The damage to the three double-pane windows is estimated at $900.
Nathan Reynolds Webster, 32, was arrested and charged with damage to property/vandalism.
The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office website indicates that he was released shortly after being booked into jail, with a $1,000 secured bond.
No further information is available at this time, including the motive behind the incident or Webster's next court appearance.
The vandalism comes amid increased hate crimes against Muslims in the United States, especially since October last year.
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