Crime & Safety
NJ Woman Destroys Neighbor's Sexy Easter Display (VIDEO)
The Clifton display featured mannequins dressed in lingerie that drew criticism from neighbors. One woman said enough is enough.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — The mannequins were clad in lingerie and fishnet stockings and colorful wigs and held Easter baskets.
They were so offensive to one woman, she did something about it.
She was filmed by a WPIX 11 news crew taking the display apart.
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"This is disgusting," the woman told WPIX as she dismantled the display. "I got a son. He's 16-years-old. He's a good boy. He doesn't need to see this."
The woman was identified as Desire Shepstone by a man who answered the door at her home, NorthJersey.com reported.
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Wayne Gangi put up the display outside of his Clifton dental office and it received a lot of attention. Some thought it was funny, but others, especially Shepstone, thought it was offensive.
A NJ woman said she was offended by her neighbor’s sexy Easter decorations. Instead of filing a complaint w/the city of Clifton, she grabbed a pair of garden sheers and dismantled the entire display - IN FRONT OF OUR CAMERAS. She is now facing a number of charges. @PIX11News pic.twitter.com/NvQcK73GqA — Andrew Ramos (@AndrewRamosTV) April 9, 2019
Gangi said the damage done is between $500 and $1,000, NorthJersey.com reported. He previously displayed the mannequins for Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, according to the report.
Clifton police are looking for the woman and are investigating the vandalism, according to NorthJersey.com.
Clifton police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken could not be immediately reached for comment.
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