Michael Patzelt faces malicious destruction of property and assault charges after allegedly swinging from a Boston cathedral's crucifix Tuesday evening.
A Massachusetts man is facing charges for vandalizing a crucifix outside a cathedral in Boston, leaving the 150-year-old statue with broken arms. Police say around 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, Michael Patzelt, 37, of Attleboro climbed up the cross in front of Cathedral of the Holy Cross prior to swinging and hanging from it. His actions allegedly broke several parts off the cross prior to officers responding and placing him under arrest.
pushed him,' Tashana Watson, who was shopping with her son at the time, told WFXT-TV. 'I pushed him like four times to get him away. And then he grabbed my hair and my hat and threw it. Then he tried to have a conversation, something to the effect of, just shoot me.' The TV station said Patzelt caused about $20,000 worth of damage to the cross and found out he has multiple convictions on his record after attending his arraignment Wednesday.
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