A man was arrested Saturday morning after police said they were called to investigate a hate crime that involved swastikas being scratched onto vehicles.
David Desruisseau, 34, of Manteca, was arrested after Newark police were called to the 36600 block of Bonnie Street when a victim called 9-1-1 because the man was allegedly was in front of the resident’s home after the cars were vandalized.
Police said Desruisseau was detailned for medical reasons and gave a statement about the swastikas and then was transported to a local hospital to be treated.
A protective order for the victim was granted and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will seek charges related to vandalism, hate crime and stalking against Desruisseau, according to Newark police.
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