Via GODanRiver:
RiverOak Church of God became the second church to report vandalism to the building in two days.
Danville police responded to a vandalism call at the church at about 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Multiple areas of the building were spray-painted with various slogans, some of which the police are calling “obscene.” Several were simply the initials “BLM.”
By mid-afternoon, much of the spray-painting had been scrubbed down and had faded, but were still legible.
The incident, along with several similar vandalisms that occurred overnight Friday into Saturday along Franklin Turnpike — and included Christ the King Lutheran Church, several homes and other buildings — is under investigation, according to a news release from Capt. T.W. Jones.
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A church, a house and other personal property were vandalized with graffiti that said “Black Power” as well as vulgar words Saturday morning in Danville.
The Rev. Brian Martin of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Franklin Turnpike said that at around 7 a.m. Saturday, police notified him of the vandalism.
“Black Power,” “BLM and vulgar words were spray painted on the outside of the church.
The house next to the church and a shed were vandalized as well. Reports of an apartment complex with similar graffiti also spread.
Lt. S.A. Eanes with the Danville Police Department said they are currently investigating the incident.
“This is such a devastation,” said Cathy Bateman. “You don’t mess with God’s house.”
