ADL Praises Wheaton President and Police for Response to Anti-Semitic Vandalism

Town hall meeting to be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) yesterday condemned an act of anti-Semitism at the Jewish Life House at Wheaton College. Graffiti was found yesterday on the back door of the building where Jewish students congregate on Howard Street. ADL  released the following statement:  “ADL condemns this anti-Semitic incident, and commends Wheaton College President Ronald Crutcher for immediately making it clear to all that acts of hate will not be tolerated,” said Derrek L. Shulman, Regional Director of ADL New England, adding praise for Wheaton’s pre-existing protocols and “bias response team.”   “We commend Campus Police and Norton Police for responding swiftly and seriously to this apparent Hate Crime,” added Jeffrey Robbins, ADL New England …

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Jewish Life House Students at Wheaton Victims of Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Wheaton President asks for information leading to suspects.

The Jewish Life House at Wheaton College was the victim of hateful vandalism this weekend. On Sunday, an email was sent to the college community informing them that the house at 17 Howard St. had Jewish slurs written on the back door with graffiti. According to the email, this is not the first expression of hate towards the students. The anti-semitic message has since been painted over. “Offensive and derogatory remarks have been shouted from the street, as recently as Friday evening,” said Wheaton President Ronald A. Crutcher in the email. “I want to be clear: this will not be tolerated. Wheaton is committed to appreciating, understanding and celebrating diversity. It is a core value of our institution, and it is essential to the liberal …

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Crime Blotter

Drug and Alcohol Arrests, Graffitied Cars in Norton Police Log: Aug. 1 - 3

The following information was supplied by Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 12:56 p.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Multiple calls for an accident. Female has wrist injury. Fluid leak cleaned up. 5:49 p.m.: W. Main Street, vandalism. Caller reports that overnight someone vandalized the pump that was just installed for a fountain at Tricentennial Park. It appears that they tried to steal it. He reports that they found a medical alert bracelet on the scene that may belong to someone involved. He states that someone will be in tomorrow with the bracelet and to file a report. 9:55 p.m.: Alder Road, suspicious condition. Caller reports teenagers in area causing trouble, parking their vehicle on conservation land as well as starting a bonfire and being disruptive. Patrolman Mahoney reports …

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