Police arrested a man they say painted a political sign with a hate symbol on Wednesday.
Frederic Laidlaw, 74, of Cohasset, is facing a felony charge of defacement of property.
According to authorities, Laidlaw entered a private property in the area of Route 3A and painted a swastika on a political sign.
He was arraigned in Quincy District Court on Thursday.
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Division was notified of the arrest.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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