Maryland police arrest man who allegedly vandalized a church and wrote offensive message
Maryland police arrested the man on Friday
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Police in Maryland arrested a man on Friday who they believe vandalized a church and wrote an offensive message on its door.
The incident happened on Aug. 3 when Donald Eugene Hood, Jr., 66, allegedly vandalized Kingdom Celebration Center in Gambrills, Maryland, at about 9:15 p.m., according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
When police officers arrived at the scene, they found an "offensive message" on the door of the church.
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Police said the suspect was identified through surveillance cameras.
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Hood was arrested on Friday and charged with malicious destruction of property, three counts related to destruction, harassment and targeting a group based on their racial, ethnic, sexual orientation or disability status.
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Police said Hood was released on his own recognizance after an initial hearing.