Reward Offered In 2 Hate Crimes

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in two recent Malicious Harassment incidents in Coeur d’Alene. The first incident occurred on November 19th 2009 at the Human Rights Education Institute located at 414 Mullan Ave. An unknown suspect placed a swastika sticker on the entry door of the building. The second incident occurred on December 4th 2009 at the corner of 3rd St. and Coeur d’Alene Ave. A male resident of Coeur d’Alene with Middle Eastern heritage discovered his vehicle had been damaged by spray paint and a slashed tire. The spray paint depicted a swastika and harassing comments intended for the victim/ Coeur d’Alene Today . More here .