Man spray-painted swastikas on Providence College campus, then assaulted security guard
PROVIDENCE, R.I. June 24 2020 The Providence Police Department arrested a man they say spray-painted swastikas on several gravestones on the Providence College Campus, around 9:30 p.m. on Monday night.
According to police, the man, who was shirtless, attempted to set the grass surrounding the gravestones on fire and then assaulted a campus security officer who tried to confront him.
Providence Police Commander Thomas Verdi said the suspect was found hiding in shrubs on campus after over a dozen police officers searched for him.
Keveon Gomera, 26, is charged with vandalism and assault with intent to commit a felony, according to Providence police.