NJ man charged in crime spree made anti-Semitic remarks after stabbing Jewish man, ADL says

A New Jersey man who police say carjacked a automobile, hit two pedestrians and stabbed a person within the chest allegedly made anti-Semitic remarks upon his arrest.

Dion Marsh, 27, was arrested Friday and charged with three counts of tried homicide, weapons possession and three counts of bias intimidation in connection to a violent rampage that started earlier that afternoon in Lakewood, New Jersey, in keeping with authorities.

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Ocean County Prosecutor Billhimer alleged Marsh assaulted and carjacked a driver in Lakewood round 1:15 p.m. The stolen automobile later struck a pedestrian round 6 p.m. earlier than Marsh allegedly stabbed a person lower than an hour later. Officers responded to a second pedestrian being hit by a automobile round 8:20 p.m.

“Our investigation reveals that these prison acts have been dedicated all through the day yesterday into the early night and that Marsh was appearing alone and never in live performance with anybody else,” Billhimer stated in a press release.

Lakewood police stated the stabbing sufferer was hospitalized in steady situation, whereas the 2 pedestrians struck by the automobile have been in important however steady situation.

The stabbing sufferer was an Orthodox Jewish man, in keeping with the Anti-Defamation League of New York / New Jersey (ADL NY/NJ). The group released a statement saying the suspect was stated to have made anti-Semitic feedback throughout his arrest.

“I’m personally horrified on the cruelty with which the suspect allegedly carried out himself,” Scott Richman, ADL NY/NJ regional director, stated within the assertion. “Extra must be accomplished proactively to forestall violence towards the Jewish neighborhood, and specifically visibly identifiable Jews in Ocean County and throughout our area.”

Leaders throughout New Jersey responded to the violence, together with Gov. Phil Murphy.

“The security of our communities, and notably our communities of religion, shouldn’t be solely a paramount concern however amongst my highest priorities,” Murphy stated in a press release. “We are going to proceed to associate with all who share this dedication so no resident ever must dwell in concern.”

The ADL, Murphy and different state officers thanked legislation enforcement for his or her swift actions in responding and apprehending the suspect.