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545. The perpetrator who spraypainted swastikas turned out to be black. 2026-05-02 Fayetteville NC
title
Swastika Suspect Arrested
name
Fayetteville Police Department
authors
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
url
https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/City-Departments/Police-Department/FPD-Media-Releases/Swastika-Suspect-Arrested
summary
On May 2, 2026, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the reports of an individual spray-painting a swastika on the side of a building. During the investigation officers were made aware of a video circulating social media of a male suspect spray-painting other properties with a swastika.
Officers identified the suspect as Taquon Jameek Vereen (Black male, 18 years of age) of Fayetteville, N.C. and located him near the scene of the incident.
Vereen was arrested and charged with Damage to Real Property (2 counts), and Second-Degree Trespassing. Vereen is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $1500 secured bond.
Video of one of the acts of vandalism: https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2055418209235243268
date read
2026-05-16
date published
2026-05-06
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