Police Say “White Power” Graffiti at Idaho High School Was Created by Rival Hispanic Gangs
An Idaho police department That was the conclusion “White Power” Graffiti found at a local highschool was not hateful, but rather an act of kindness. “act of intimidation” Between two “rival Hispanic criminal street gangs.”
“At this time, detectives no longer believe the incident to be motivated by hate but rather an act of intimidation between two rival Hispanic criminal street gangs from Caldwell,” Caldwell Police Department posted the following on Facebook.
“Detectives are basing this off of evidence, video, and other factors discovered in the course of the investigation.”
The words “White Power” Two days after Caldwell High School held a protest, they were spray-painted on Caldwell High School’s side. “Brown Pride” According to the Idaho Statesman, protests were held. The Tuesday protest was organized in support of a student who was ordered to remove his hooded sweatshirt. “Brown Pride” It was also reported that it was found by others. “racist,” The outlet reported.
Caldwell High School entrance, Idaho
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According to school officials, the phrase was compared to “a” “white pride” Brenda Hernandez, a student, said that she was instructed to take off the shirt. The hoodie was eventually turned inside-out, so that the phrase couldn’t be seen on school property.
Caldwell High School Principal Anita Wilson stated at the time that the school follows a strict dress code “compared to other school districts because Caldwell has had a gang problem before, and ‘Brown Pride’ is associated with gangs.”
The police chief decried what appeared at the time to be hate speech, after the graffiti was discovered Thursday. “we will not tolerate hate in our city and will ensure that whoever is responsible for this will be held accountable for their actions.”
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Police updated the public on Friday to say that graffiti vandalism has been identified as a “diversion tactic” One of the Hispanic gangs in this area used it to avoid being captured by police. “was possibly done to exploit the recent protest at Caldwell High School.”
“It is common for gang members to vandalize property in their attempt to create fear and intimidation within the community,” The department stated in a Facebook update that the case was under investigation.
Suspected suspects who allegedly wrote the phrase “White Power” Idaho High School
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Police have posted screenshots from surveillance footage showing people wearing black masks, hoodies and spray paint near the school. Police stated that they believed two groups of four, or eight, people arrived in separate vehicles on Thursday to graffiti the school.
Suspected suspects who allegedly wrote the phrase “White Power” Idaho High School
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Rex Ingram, Caldwell Chief Police Police, praised his department’s work and promised to find those responsible.
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“I am proud of the investigative effort given by our detectives in this matter, who quickly determined this incident to not be a hate crime,” Ingram stated. “Unfortunately, this incident has already affected the lives of many in our community.
“This was an organized violence act by cowardly members a local criminal streetgang that attempted to intimidate, panic and fear.” he went on. “I promise that when we catch the suspects, the public will be able to see who they are because they won’t be able to hide behind a hood or mask in a booking photograph.”
A police spokesperson further clarified to Fox News Digital Monday that the department believes the vandalism is gang related as it is “consistent with gang activity and we’ve identified the tagging as consistent with gangs in the area.” A spokesperson for the department stated that they have additional evidence but are not disclosing the details because the investigation is ongoing.
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Police are currently trying to find the eight suspects. For information, call 343-COPS. Non-emergency dispatch can be reached at 208-454-7531.
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