Trio Left Swastikas, Racist Symbols On NY Town Buildings: Police

HORNELL, NY — Three people are facing more than 100 charges each after police say they left swastikas and other racist symbols on churches and buildings throughout Hornell.

Over the weekend, Hornell police launched an investigation into symbols left at several buildings in the form of pamphlets and stickers, according to authorities.

With the help of New York State Police, Hornell authorities searched a home in the city and found evidence linked to the series of crimes, police said.

Following the search, police arrested Aubrye Gradonetti, 31; Dylan Henry, 30; and Ryan Mulhollen, 27. All three people are charged with 115 counts of first-degree aggravated harassment, a Class E felony, according to authorities.

The FBI also assisted with the investigation, police said.