Man Accused Of Vandalizing Cape Verdean Flag

A man has been arrested for vandalism and disorderly conduct after an incident involving a Cape Verdean flag.

Police say Joey Marsden rode to East Providence City Hall on a moped Wednesday, pulled the flag to the ground and stomped on it.

The incident was recorded on surveillance video and Marsden was arrested a short time later.

According to police he had a six-inch knife and a Nazi flag on him when taken into custody.

Police and the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office have not yet determined if hate crime enhancements will be added to the case.

(East Providence Police Booking Photo)


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