Swastikas found painted in N.J. Park near Jewish community

  Nine swastikas were spray-painted at a Howell park frequently visited by members of the Jewish community, police said.

Police discovered the swastikas Monday at Echo Lake Park at 1205 Maxim Southard Road after a citizen reported the vandalism and provided a picture to police.

Howell police Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez, the police department\’s spokesman, said the swastikas were painted in white on wooden backboards and benches in the horseshoes area.