WARREN, MI — A Warren man is in trouble after spray-painting swastikas and other racist graffiti on multiple Macomb County buildings, according to federal officials.
David Bluer, 33, was charged with one count of damaging a religious property and one count of interfering with federally protected activities. He faces a maximum penalty of one year in prison for each misdemeanor charge.
Officials said Bluer spray-painted swastikas, the word “die” and other graffiti on the Roseville church, because of the race and color of individuals associated with the church.
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The Roseville church has a Black pastor and serves a predominantly Black congregation, according to federal officials.
Bluer also spray-painted swastikas, a racist slur and symbols and other graffiti on the public bathroom in Trombly Park in Warren, according to federal officials.
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The racist graffiti included the statement “DaviD KiLLS Ni**ERS,” according to federal officials.
Officials said Bluer targeted the park because of the race and color of Black people who used the park, and because Black people were and had been enjoying the park.
No further information was released.
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