In connection with the fire and vandalism that took place on July 9 and 10 in Bethesda, Maryland, at a Methodist and Catholic church, an arrest has been made.
According to Peter Piringer, a spokesman for the Montgomery County fire department, a minor has been charged and will have his case heard in juvenile court.
The day following the vandalism, at Sunday Mass, Father Samuel Giese, the pastor of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, told his congregation that he thought the attack was directed at the church because of its pro-life stance.
One of many vandalism and arson attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy clinics across the country in recent months following rumors that Roe v. Wade will be overturned by the Supreme Court, which occurred on June 24.
The attack on the Bethesda Church. That decision gave the states the power to control abortion.
A few people have been taken into custody in relation to the vandalism. Here is what we currently know:
According to Jim Harden, CEO of Compass Care, no arrests have been made in connection with the burning down of the pro-life pregnancy clinic in Amherst, New York, a suburb of Buffalo.
Following the June 7 fire, the center shared images of the building’s damaged windows, a seriously damaged office, and the words “Jane was here” spray-painted on the building’s side on its Facebook page.
Pro-abortion and anti-Catholic graffiti as well as a rock were used in a violent attack on St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, on June 28.
The assault was documented on video, which is available here.
Police quickly responded to the incident and detained Maeve J. Nota, who had left the church property and was recognized by a staff member of the church, according to a police report.
According to the newspaper, Nota was accused with a hate crime and intentional mischief.
In Raleigh County, West Virginia, a tiny, white, historically significant structure known as St. Colman Catholic Church was completely destroyed by fire on June 26.
According to WTRF.com, the West Virginia State Police said that three suspects were taken into custody in connection with the incident.
According to the State Police, they detained and charged an underage person and Charleston resident Braxton Allan Miller, 18, with conspiracy and arson, according to WRRF.com.
James Dean Elmore, 19, of Beckley, the third offender, was charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy, according to the source.
It’s not clear why they did it.
According to Lyndsy Flanagan, Director of Development for LifeChoices, after its building was vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti on June 25, there has been no word of any arrests at the pregnancy clinic in Winter Haven, Florida.
Graffiti that reads “Janes revenge,” “Jane was here,” “Abortion 4 everyone,” “Your time is up,” “We’re coming for you,” “We are everywhere,” some flowers, and anarchist symbols can be seen in photos from the incident.
Additionally, the attackers covered the clinic’s sign and security cameras with paint.
According to Director Flanagan on Wednesday, volunteers removed the graffiti and a kind contributor rebuilt the sign.
According to The Press of Atlantic City, two people were detained in connection with the spray-painting of pro-abortion graffiti at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in North Cape May, New Jersey.
According to the outlet, “defenestrate babies” and “Hail” with a star next to it were spray-painted on one of the church’s signs.
According to the police, Jennifer M. Paul, 36, and Patrick W. Rosenkrans, 33, were detained and charged.
According to the outlet, both are currently residing in Lower Township’s Villas neighborhood.
According to Father Vincent Ajayi, the parish vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach, Mississippi, two statues were vandalized on July 15 and a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the incident.
Ajayi informed CNA The homeless man toppled a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and an angel while arguing that Catholics shouldn’t worship idols.
He claimed that Ajayi and other churchgoers prayed a rosary around the area that had been desecrated and prayed for the man.
According to the police, Matthew Seis, who is in his mid-40s, was detained on Wednesday.
According to the police, he is accused of committing a felony of intentional mischief.