Possible Hate Crime in Marion

According to CBS2, "Police in Marion are investigating a possible hate crime after racial slurs were found spray-painted on a home."

A picture was posted to Facebook and it showed a woman's home that had been a victim of vandalism. I didn't want to post the picture, but I will tell you the N-word is what was painted on the side of her garage.

Marion police are now investigating the incident. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office is also assisting with the case. Local authorities are also asking for the community to help in assisting with this case.

If you may have any information on who may have done this, please call (319) 377-1511. The Marion police could really use your help.

The city of Marion released a statement that said:

"Hate has no place in Marion. We must stand up to hate and we must protect our neighbors. Every Marion resident has the right to feel secure, safe and welcomed in the place they call home."

To read the full story from CBS2 and Iowa News Now, you can visit this link. We are honored to have them as our news and weather partners with all of our radio stations.

I really hope they find the person that did this. We don't need this kind of crap here in our community. My heart goes out to the woman who owns the home where this happened.

Again, I hope they find the monster that did this.

[Source of story: CBS2/Iowa News Now]