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Hate Crimes Unit investigating damaged Jesus statue at a Suffolk church

The incident happened at St. Mary’s Church located at 118 East Main St. in East Islip.

Tara Rincon

May 18, 2026, 5:41 AM

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A statue of Jesus was found beheaded at a Suffolk County church.

The Suffolk Police Hate Crimes Unit is investigating after the damage was reported around 11 a.m. on Sunday morning.

The incident happened at St. Mary’s Church located at 118 East Main St. in East Islip.

Anyone with information can contact Suffolk police at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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