Hate Crime Suspect Arrested

Alabama Mobile Mobile Police say a man accused of making threats against Jews and Blacks has ties to a neo-nazi group.

by Kimberly Curth

Published: Tue, January 27, 2009 - 5:52 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, January 27, 2009 - 6:13 pm CST

Mobile Police say a man accused of making threats against Jews and Blacks has ties to a neo-nazi group. And, that's not all. Police say Thomas Lewis had items that could be used to make explosives in his home. Lewis is accused of spray painting anti-semitic messages on The Congregation Tree of Life synagogue in West Mobile and at Cooper Riverside Park. Police are investigating whether others are involved in the case,"we believed he intended to do some harm at some point. We hope that that has been thwarted. We can certainly say that for his part, at this point, it has been," said Mobile Police Chief Phillip Garrett. Lewis is charged with criminal mischief, possession of explosives, and possession of a controlled substance. He is behind bars for now and is expected to have a bond hearing this week.

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KxVicious Says:

Wed, Feb 04, 2009 at 12:48 pm

I was this guy’s manager for a few weeks. He goes by his middle name, Hayward. This really surprises me because he was such a “gangsta thug” I would have never pinned him as a neo-nazi. Meth-head, yes, neo-nazi, no.

MeAmerican Says:

Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 12:10 am

Hmmm… Hate crimes? The epitome of thus!! I must be a productive member of society tomorrow, therefore, good night! As always it’s been a blast kicking it with ya!
These veiws are all mine and I reserve the right to hold all those who disagree unaccountable.

rosepetal Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:55 pm

whatever MeAmerican. glad you are ok. if it is not of my concern, why did you even mention it? did they have hate crimes there?

MeAmerican Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:47 pm

Where I was is of no concern to you or anyone. What matters is where I am in my faith and resolve. Thanks for the concern though. I think?!

rosepetal Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:44 pm

very smart MeAmerican. what kind of places? glad you are ok. i even emailed wkrg to make sure you were ok. you should not leave abruptly like that.

MeAmerican Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:32 pm

Oh, that? I had a thing to deal with. That’s all I got to say about that. I’ve been places and seen things you cannot fathom. No need to worry, I survived with integrity. I put my business in the Lords hands. SO—- I worry not! Pray about everything. Let my requests be known to God. I invest in Him!

rosepetal Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:18 pm

oh no, you said you were leaving you did not say why. had us worried the way you put it. how can you get rich without working for a bank under obama?

MeAmerican Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:15 pm

No! Your wrong. I said if obama was elected I would shut my business down and go on his entitlement program. I have amended that. Which I’m entitled to do. Now my mission is to get rich under his adminstration. I prefer to call it,“Poetic Justice”! Therefore put that in your pipe and smoke it!

rosepetal Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:05 pm

MeAmerica, yes i am trying my best to leave. if you only knew. do not have the stores anymore. it takes time to find the right place and the right business. now i thought you were leaving to.

MeAmerican Says:

Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 10:57 pm

No! Will not wait! You always go back to your over-priced cornnuts store to try to make a point.And BTW I thought YOU said if obama was elected, you were gonna leave the country. Well? You still here?

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