Posted on 06/22/2021 4:11:47 PM PDT by simpson96
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested after he intentionally did a “burnout” across a Pride-themed street mural earlier this week.
Witnesses said Alexander Jerich, 20, peeled out in his white Chevrolet Silverado around 8 p.m. Monday through the recently painted intersection, WPBF reported.
“This is a deliberate act of violence against the LGBTQ community,” Rand Hoch, founder and president of the Palm Beach Human Rights Council, told WFOR. “We’ve made such progress here in the last 30 years on LGBTQ issues. To see someone do something like this took me by surprise.”
Jerich was participating in a parade in honor of former President Donald Trump’s birthday that was organized by the Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee, WPTV reported. The political committee did not comment to WPTV about the incident.
A witness who participated in the rally came forward Wednesday to police. He said he heard someone yell “tear up that gay intersection” before Jerich drove through it, WPTV reported. A license plate search led investigators to Jerich, WPTV reported. A witness also identified Jerich from a photo lineup.
Jerich turned himself in Thursday and was arrested and charged with criminal mischief over $1,000, reckless driving and evidence of prejudice, WPTV reported. He was later released on bond.
“Kudos to the Delray Beach Police Department for swiftly identifying and arresting this hateful criminal,” Hoch told WPBF.
The mural, which includes 11 colors and symbolizes unity, cost more than $16,000, WFOR reported.
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“To see someone do something like this took me by surprise.”
Really?
Surprised that normal people aren’t disgusted by you pervs?
Is that a MAGA flag? I wonder if it is a false flag.
cost more than $16,000
An act of violence? I can’t even wrap my head around the vandalism charge. I mean, it’s a street for crissakes. How long did they expect the “art” to last?
A “Mural” is a WALL Painting.
When one paints a street upon which there is going to be traffic, one should expect some tire marks.
LOL. Gotta get me a Silverado! :-)
Violence. Garbage. If the mural is free speech, so are the tire tracks.
Those who take pride in their STREET GRAFFITI are the FIRST ONES TO SUPPORT THE TEARING DOWN OF STATUES.
The world has gone mad, or AMERICA at least.
Sooooo, burning a flag is ok, but laying rubber on a street is bad because if offends folks who delight in pissing people off?
Everyone now knows where to go for the longest burn out contest.
Have they blamed DeSantis yet?
Poor baby! Take it like a man, or woman, or whatever you "identify" as this week.
Thanks for the pic simpson96.
An act of VIOLENCE, REALLY??
Well, it’s not really violence, is it?
Was ripping down our historical statues across the country acts of violence?? Just askin!!
““Kudos to the Delray Beach Police Department for swiftly identifying and arresting this hateful criminal,” Hoch told WPBF.”
Kudos to Florida Man. Stupid act yet it brought a smile to my face. :-)
Oh, suuuure he heard that ... I bet Jerich does some time for this "Hate" crime ... sheesh!
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