Yardley man accused of painting swastikas on building

    Authorities have accused a Pennsylvania man of painting swastikas and curse words on a building in New Jersey.

    Police have charged 20-year-old Brandon Wetzel of Yardley, Pa., with criminal mischief and theft of a license plate.

    Police say Wetzel cut power lines and vandalized the building along Route 179 on April 17.

    It’s not clear if Wetzel has hired a lawyer.

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