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SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old Chinese Australian woman has been charged with vandalism over an incident which happened on Christmas Day at Praisehaven – The Salvation Army.<\/p>\n
Dianna Ong, who was charged on Saturday (Dec 27) at the State Courts, will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination.<\/p>\n
In an earlier statement, police said they were alerted to the incident at about 9.15am on Dec 25.<\/p>\n
Officers found offensive words written with red spray paint on the premises and on properties belonging to Praisehaven – The Salvation Army.<\/p>\n
A can of red spray paint was found at the premises, which includes a thrift store, and seized as a case exhibit.<\/p>\n
At least three parked vehicles and two walls were covered with large sheets of red and yellow cloth in images uploaded on Instagram page Sgfollowsall at about 2pm on Dec 25.<\/p>\n
According to The Salvation Army\u2019s William Booth Corps Family & Friends Facebook page, a Christmas Day service was held at the premises at 10am.<\/p>\n
Police identified a suspect after conducting enquiries and with the aid of police cameras. Officers from Jurong then arrested the suspect within five hours of the report.<\/p>\n
In their statement, police said they take a very serious view of such acts, and added that offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n
Ong\u2019s case will be back in court on Jan 9, 2026 for further mention.<\/p>\n
Those convicted of vandalism may be fined up to $2,000, and could face a sentence of up to three years\u2019 jail.<\/p>\n
Offenders may also receive no less than three strokes, and not more than eight strokes, of the cane. Women are not liable for caning under the law. – The Straits Times\/ANN<\/p>\n
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