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    1. [Q-R] Princeton Herald Local cemetery damaged by vandal
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    3. The Princeton Cemetery was the target for vandals last weekend as they swept through the west side of the property wrecking havoc. 44 headstones, some from the early 1900s, were knocked over, scattering mementos into broken pieces. “It’s a mess,” Kenny Campbell, secretary/ treasurer of the Cemetery Association said. “We had just completed a large project focused on straightening the tombstones to an upright position. To come in and purposely desecrate the final resting place of so many loved ones is just beyond reason. I hope the police catch whoever did this.” The police department is looking into various leads and is exhausting all resources to find the people responsible for the damage. “This is heartbreaking, not only for the families, but the city as well,” Police Chief James Waters commented. “To think that someone would take the time and the energy to cause such destruction and emotional distress is beyond me.” The Princeton PD is looking for any information that will lead to a conviction and is calling on members of the community to help. If you have any information please call the department at 972-736-3901. If the call is made after hours, it will take you directly to dispatch. “We will find those who are responsible for this," Waters added.

    07/19/2014 06:55:08