Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest In Spray Painting Vandalism At St. Barnabas

The St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus #8603 is offering a $500 reward to the person who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those whoever vandalized the sign at the church on Wednesday, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said.

Someone spray painted upside down crosses, "satan rules," and profanities on the entrance sign at St. Barnabas R.C. Church on Woodland Road in Bayville on Aug. 16, Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele said.

Township personnel have helped to remove the paint from the church sign on Woodland Road, DiMichele said.

"I want to thank NJ State Knights of Columbus District 29 Deputy, Robert Livingston, for spearheading this," the mayor said.

Berkeley detectives are conducting an investigation, she said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Berkeley Township Police at 732-341-1132 x611<tel:732-341-1132;611> or detective@btpdnj.org<mailto:detective@btpdnj.org> Tips can be anonymous.

Photos: Berkeley Township Police Department