Photos: Spate of Graffiti Sprayings in Lakewood
[Photos below.] Several incidences of spray-painted graffiti in Lakewood, NJ, have residents on alert, though, sources say, the graffiti does not appear to gang-related or targeted at any specific group, but rather simple vandalism.
Graffiti is not a new phenomenon in Lakewood, where anti-Semitic writing has shown up in various neighborhoods, including Coventry Square, over the last few years.
In the more recent incidents, a new house on Ridge Avenue, at New York Avenue, was blatantly sprayed up in an act of vandalism.
In a second instance, a non-Jewish house of worship was sprayed with graffiti as well.
See below for photos:
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4 Responses to “Photos: Spate of Graffiti Sprayings in Lakewood”
2. Comment from The Sage
Time March 18, 2010 at 2:47 PM
I live there. It has not been crossed off by anyone. Although I agree that it is probably gang related. they hit Jewish and non-Jewish buildings.
3. Comment from Anon
Time March 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM
“18″ in graffiti language usually stands for MS 18, a very violent gang with roots in Central America that has been spreading to the US lately. This is how they claim and mark out their turf.
4. Comment from Meir
Time March 18, 2010 at 6:24 PM
#3
Of course “18″ has a different meaning to most residents of Lakewood.
1. Comment from grty
Time March 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Its all gang related that’s why you will find it crossed out a day later