NYPD cop charged with vandalizing Jewish summer camp

Matthew McGrath, 37, was arrested and charged with felony burglary and criminal mischief after he allegedly broke into and vandalized a Jewish summer camp.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction. (photo credit: REUTERS)
NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction.
(photo credit: REUTERS)

An off-duty New York City police officer has been arrested after he allegedly broke into Camp Young Judaea on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 8.

Matthew McGrath, 37, was arrested and charged with felony burglary and criminal mischief after he allegedly smashed windows, destroyed the camp director's residence, and extensively damaged the property, according to a New York State Police press release.

Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters in central London, Britain April 8, 2018. (credit: REUTERS/SIMON DAWSON)
Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters in central London, Britain April 8, 2018. (credit: REUTERS/SIMON DAWSON)

According to the Mid Hudson News, McGrath appears to have a "history" with the camp and his mother lives nearby.

McGrath is required to be in court this coming October 6, after being released on his own recognizance. 



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