Vandalism at 5 N.J. churches probed as possible bias crimes

Prosecutors say several acts of vandalism committed at five predominantly black churches in northern New Jersey are being investigated as possible bias crimes.

Broken windows and damaged exterior signs were discovered Saturday at the Morristown Church of Christ in Morris Township and four churches in nearby Morristown — Church of God in Christ for All Saints, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Union Baptist Church.