Izard County: On February 4, 2023,the Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to vandalism at the Old Philadelphia Church on the Larkin Road.

A deputy responded and met with the complaintant and observed an upside-down cross spray painted on the front of the Church. There was also a pentagram spray painted on the steps leading into the building. There were other upside-down crosses painted around the building. There was no vandalism located inside.

If you have any information in this case, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 368-4203. You may remain anonymous.