Boxborough Police Department Makes Arrest in Connection With Vandalism Incident
On October 30, Mark Samuel McEnnis, a 41 year old male from Mason, New Hampshire, was arrested on a warrant for the following charges in connection with the “Rainbow Fish” vandalism incident: (1) Malicious or Wanton Defacing or Damaging of Property, and (2) Property Damage to Intimidate.
McEnnis turned himself in to Boxborough Police Headquarters and has a court appearance scheduled for October 31.
“Boxborough Detective Sergeant Bowolick worked diligently in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police’s Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team to ensure this case was investigated promptly and thoroughly. The Boxborough Police Department has zero tolerance for crimes of this magnitude as all individuals, regardless of background, should feel safe in our community,” stated Boxborough Police Chief John Szewczyk.
On October 14, the Boxborough Police Department was made aware of vandalism to a “Rainbow Fish” symbol hanging below a street sign for The Episcopal Church / The Church of the Good Shepherd on Central Street in Boxborough. The “Rainbow Fish” image appeared to have been covered with white spray paint.
The Boxborough News article about the vandalism incident is available at
https://tinyurl.com/BoxboroughSign
McEnnis turned himself in to Boxborough Police Headquarters and has a court appearance scheduled for October 31.
“Boxborough Detective Sergeant Bowolick worked diligently in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police’s Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team to ensure this case was investigated promptly and thoroughly. The Boxborough Police Department has zero tolerance for crimes of this magnitude as all individuals, regardless of background, should feel safe in our community,” stated Boxborough Police Chief John Szewczyk.
On October 14, the Boxborough Police Department was made aware of vandalism to a “Rainbow Fish” symbol hanging below a street sign for The Episcopal Church / The Church of the Good Shepherd on Central Street in Boxborough. The “Rainbow Fish” image appeared to have been covered with white spray paint.
The Boxborough News article about the vandalism incident is available at
https://tinyurl.com/BoxboroughSign