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Punta Gorda police investigate fire and vandalism at Chabad as hate crime; extra patrols planned for High Holy Days
Summary
Police said a fire at the Chabad on West Henry was contained by firefighters, investigators are treating the incident as a hate crime, and the department asked residents for surveillance footage and said it will provide extra patrols and officers for services.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Punta Gorda Police Department investigators are treating a Sept. 19 fire and vandalism at the Chabad on West Henry as a possible hate crime, Chief Pam Smith told the council at a pre‑agenda meeting, and asked residents to check surveillance video in the area between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Chief Pam Smith said firefighters arrived quickly and contained flames to a small area in the rear of the building. "We are investigating it as…
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