Man arrested for hate crime vandalism at gay- and lesbian-owned businesses in Long Beach
A man has been arrested in Long Beach on suspicion of committing hate crimes by vandalizing businesses that cater to gays and lesbians.
Oliver Rodrich Saintvictor, 23, of Rancho Palos Verdes, allegedly smashed windows at three different businesses on the same day in December, Long Beach Police Department officials said.
He first threw something through the window of a building in the 2000 block of East 4th Street about 8 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2010, police said. About 15 minutes later, a second window-smash vandalism was reported about two miles away in the 5100 block of East Ocean Boulevard, officers said.
Investigators were concerned that both businesses catered to the gay and lesbian community, police said.
The investigation led police to a third vandalism reported from a similar type of business in Redondo Beach with similar circumstances. Detectives discovered the crime occurred on the same date and the suspect and vehicle descriptions matched those of the Long Beach incidents.
Saintvictor was charged by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office with felony vandalism with a special allegation for a hate crime.
Detectives believe there may be more victims and ask anyone with information to call Det. Jackie Bezart at (562) 570-7250.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
You can thank conservatives for fostering that kind of hate.
Posted by: Hal | February 18, 2011 at 03:17 PM
@Hal
who do we thank for the hate you're spreading
Posted by: u know | February 18, 2011 at 07:55 PM
u know, Hal is right. It is hate from conservatives that make people feel it is okay to act out violently. It is not hateful to say so. No one is breaking conservative's windows or trying to deny them their civil rights.
None-the-less, most conservatives are on a campaign to punish and vilify those born into sexual minorities. That is hate. Pointing it out is not hate.
Posted by: WrathofGod | February 19, 2011 at 09:22 AM
@u know, people are fed up with people not being allowed to live their private lives, open and run a business, and walk down a street without having to worry. Exactly what world are you from where you would defend people who want to bring misery to others for no reason?
Posted by: Joey Y | February 22, 2011 at 02:04 PM