Vandalism at park: swastika burned in ground


A report of vandalism at Cold Springs Park where a swastika was burned into the ground, possibly with an accelerant. Debris including beer cans was found. The caller wants to speak with an officer; this may be a repeat report.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00495[1].00:04495[1].00:06Can you meet the RP, the Cold Springs Park, 1,200 Beacon Street? She's actually going to meet you on the Plymouth Roadside.00:15She stated she located a previous fire that was burned in the center of the field.00:21She said it looked like by some sort of accelerant.00:24They burned a swastika and crossed into the ground.00:28There's also some debris and beer cans, just like to speak with an officer.00:35That sounds like the same report that was already done a couple of years ago.00:39I'll put an argument.00:42Roger.00:49Student control, this is just a vehicle malfunction.00:53Not just no need of medic.
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495[1].
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495[1].
00:06
Can you meet the RP, the Cold Springs Park, 1,200 Beacon Street? She's actually going to meet you on the Plymouth Roadside.
00:15
She stated she located a previous fire that was burned in the center of the field.
00:21
She said it looked like by some sort of accelerant.
00:24
They burned a swastika and crossed into the ground.
00:28
There's also some debris and beer cans, just like to speak with an officer.
00:35
That sounds like the same report that was already done a couple of years ago.
00:39
I'll put an argument.
00:42
Roger.
00:49
Student control, this is just a vehicle malfunction.
00:53
Not just no need of medic.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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495: Officer/Unit identifier (possibly call sign or unit number, not a crime code)
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Location mentioned:
Cold Spg Pk, 1094 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02461
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