Woodbridge Man Charged with Hate Crime for Vandalizing Signs

Philip Bachelder, a 30-year-old man from Woodbridge, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses including second-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias after allegedly spray-painting swastikas and derogatory terms on lawn signs that read 'We Stand With America.' The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on March 13, when police responded to a report of vandalism and found Bachelder at the scene, where witnesses observed him discarding spray paint cans. His actions resulted in the signs being defaced with phrases like 'Nazi' and 'Pedo.' Bachelder has been released on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on March 27. The case highlights issues of hate crimes and vandalism within the community.