New Jersey police have arrested a man suspected of destroying the Virgin Mary and Jésus statues nine churches this summer.
Curtis n. Condell, 41, of Magnolia, N.J., was arrested Wednesday for reports of MyFoxPhilly the 14th vandalism to Saint Joan of Arc Church, July.
Condell was charged with bias intimidation and criminal mischief for causing damage to the two religious statues in Saint Joan of Arc Church.
Following the investigation, police also charged Condell with other acts of vandalism of statues in the Cistercian Monastery, located in Mt. Laurel, N.J., as well as seven churches in Cherry Hill, N.J., in July.
In this case, the break came when a viewer of news alert provided a tip to the police leading to the identity of the suspect.
A church and more than 30 statues were damaged in the attacks.
Condell was sent to the prison of County of Burlington or $100,000 bail.
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