Fall River Iwo Jima memorial statue vandalized

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Fall River police image of Iwo Jima statue vandalism. (Fall River Police Department)

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Iwo Jima memorial replica statue in Fall River was vandalized in late January, according to the Fall River Police Department.

The granite base of the statue, the brass plaque, portable restroom and Iwo Jima monument itself were all vandalized with spray paint on January 27.

The investigation is being handled by Detective Nicholas Custadio of the Major Crimes Division.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fall River Police Department and Detective Custadio at 508-676-8511, extension 259.

Anonymous tips can be called in to 508-672-8477.

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