May 23, 2014, Denver, CO … Responding to reports of vandalism at a park and playground in Highlands Ranch, CO which included swastikas, Scott L. Levin, Mountain States Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, issued the following statement:

“ADL condemns acts of vandalism that target any community and send a message of intolerance and hatred, particularly the use of swastikas, which violate the spirit of inclusivity and respect valued by most in our community. We applaud the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department for its diligent investigation and swift action in finding and charging the perpetrators and for taking these incidents seriously.”