Man made anti-Semitic remarks before violent rampage, carjacking in New Jersey

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Man made anti-Semitic remarks before violent rampage in New Jersey

The Anti-Defamation League is speaking out after police say a man in New Jersey carjacked a vehicle and went on a violent rampage.

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- The Anti-Defamation League is speaking out after police say a man in New Jersey carjacked a vehicle and went on a violent rampage.

The ADL is saying the suspect made anti-Semitic remarks.

Dion Marsh, 27, is now charged with three counts of attempted murder, carjacking and bias intimidation.

Police say Marsh assaulted a driver and stole his car Friday in Lakewood.

Hours later, he allegedly struck a pedestrian in Lakewood, stabbed another man in the chest, and then hit another pedestrian in Jackson.

Two of the victims are in critical condition - the other is listed as stable.

The ADL says the victim who was stabbed is an Orthodox Jewish man and commended law enforcement for charging the subject with bias intimidation - among other charges.

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