Crime & Safety

Swastika On North Jersey High School Field Under Investigation: Police

Authorities are currently investigating a swastika painted over the weekend on a school soccer field, police said.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - Authorities are currently investigating a swastika painted on Hackettstown School District property, police said Thursday.

The swastika in question was painted on the girls’ soccer field at Hackettstown High School (599 Warren St.) on Saturday, Hackettstown police said in a statement.

The Hackettstown Detective Bureau is investigating the case and has identified persons of interest, authorities said.

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Additional details were unavailable as of Friday morning. The investigation is ongoing.

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