Hartford, Ct --- October 21, 2012 ... Over 40 gravestones were turned over and vandalized in the Jewish cemetery of Hartford, Ct. The cemetery, which had no security, was attacked over the weekend.
The Hartford Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is now leading the investigation in to the vandalism at the Congregational Israel cemetery, according to Police Chief James C. Rovella in a statement.
The superintendent of the Congregation Israel cemetery located at the corner of Waverly Street and Tower Avenue, reported that gravestones were disturbed “in a vandalism spree that will cost well over ($20,000) to properly repair,” the statement said.
The (cemetery) superintendent learned of the damage from a congregation member who regularly visits his son’s grave, the statement said. “Most of the headstones that were overturned were secured to their bases, requiring extensive repair work. There are no known suspects at this time. One monument was over six feet tall when standing. In two locations a number of gravestones in a row were overturned. Extra patrol attention is being directed for these cemeteries,” the statement said.
The Israel News Agency was on the scene today where local and national camera crews were searching for people to interview. At this time the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford is getting out their first news release and the ADL says that they are aware of the attack. The ADL thanks the Hartford Police for taking serious effort and time in finding those responsible.
Anyone with information about the incident,” no matter how slight, that may be of assistance to investigators, is asked to contact Hartford Police Major Crimes Division Commander Lieutenant Brian Foley” at , or email at foleb001@hartford.gov.
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