
Isaac Stofko, child of Connecticut’s Deputy Attorney General Carolyn Signorelli, was arrested for cutting down an Israeli flag on Hanukkah night.
Who is Isaac Stofko?
Isaac Stofko, identified as the child of Connecticut’s Deputy Attorney General Carolyn Signorelli, faced arrest by Newtown police on the first night of Hanukkah, December 7th. The 28-year-old resident was apprehended for cutting down an Israeli flag at a home near Church Hill and Walnut Tree Hill roads.
Stofko, also known as Sarah Stofko, has been charged with a hate crime, specifically third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, along with third-degree criminal mischief. The arrest carries potential penalties of up to three years in prison.
Newtown Police Lieutenant Scott Smith reported that officers responded to a call around 9 a.m. after a witness observed the Israeli flag cut down and lying on the ground. Stofko was linked to the crime through evidence, including a vehicle description. The suspect voluntarily surrendered to authorities later that day and was released with a court date set for December 21.
The arrest coincides with a reported surge in antisemitic incidents across Connecticut. Stacey Sobel, Connecticut regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, noted over 1,400 antisemitic incidents reported since the Hamas attack on Israel in October, marking a more than 300 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Newtown First Selectman Jeffrey Capeci condemned the act, emphasizing the town’s commitment to welcoming residents of all backgrounds. Capeci stated, “It is how we respond to these instances that define us as a community, not the actions of any one individual.” The incident underscores ongoing concerns about antisemitism as authorities work to address and prevent such acts in the community.
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