CT Man Accused Of Painting Red 'Nazi,' 'Pedo,' And Swastikas On Lawn Signs: Police

WOODBRIDGE, CT — A 30-year-old man has been accused of spray-painting the words "Nazi" and "pedo," as well as Swastikas in red on a resident's lawn on Thursday, the Woodbridge Police Department said Saturday.

On Thursday, at around 9:15 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Johnson and Pease roads for a report of vandalism, and met with a witness who told them that he was traveling on Johnson Road when he saw a male spray painting signs on a residents's lawn, according to police.

The witness reported he saw the male, who was still on the scene and was later identified as Philip Bachelder, throw two cans of red spray paint on the ground, police said, adding that officers found several "We stand with America" signs, which were spray-painted with the spray-painted words and symbols.

Bachelder was charged with second-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, a felony, as well as third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, police said.

He posted $10,000 bond and was released and assigned to court on March 27 in New Haven Superior Court for his arraignment, according to police.

It was not immediately clear if he has legal representation.