Albuquerque Man Charged in Synagogue Attack

A 25-year-old Albuquerque man, Rex Crofton, faces federal hate crime charges after allegedly smashing synagogue and Jewish Community Center windows while shouting threats to “kill all Jews,” prompting temporary closures and community alarm. Charged with up to three years in prison for damaging religious property, he also faces state charges including desecration and property damage. Court docs reveal he bragged online about attacking synagogues and expressed antisemitic views for a year, leading to social media bans. During arrest, he told agents he was a racist; his home search uncovered a crowbar, weapons, and a swastika flag. His mother said he once removed a flag from a dentist’s office, believing it tied to Ukrainian Jews. Though repairs were made and daily operations resumed at the JCC, the center reaffirmed its commitment to safety and inclusivity despite the disturbing incident. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59abf65e28623500