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Illinois man arrested for spray painting racist phrase on black woman’s car in Waterloo

WATERLOO – An Illinois man is behind bars after he allegedly spray painted a racist phrase on a black woman’s car in Waterloo

On June 5, 2020 Waterloo Police received a report of a vandalism that included marking a vehicle with the letters KKK.   The markings were made by a substance that was unable to wipe away. The repair cost for the damages to the vehicle is believed to be over $1,500 but less than $10,000.  The victim, whom police say is a black female, gave a date, time and location where they believed the incident occurred.   Waterloo Police investigated this incident and were able to obtain video and other evidence.  As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for 54-year-old Gary Shelton of Illinois.

On June 17, 2020, Shelton was arrested on this warrant and is currently being held by the McClean County Illinois Sheriff’s Office reference the warrant on $75,000 bond.

This incident includes the charge of Hate Crime per Iowa Code; he is also charged with second-degree criminal mischief and trespassing causing damage or injury.

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