A man from Ventura was sentenced last week to five years and four months in state prison for a slew of charges, including three hate crimes, multiple acts of vandalism and possessing a weapon illegally.

John Williams had previously pleaded guilty to the following counts on Aug. 19, the Ventura County District Attorney's office says: • Three felony counts of vandalism for damage exceeding $400 • Three felony hate crime counts of placing a terrorizing symbol on private property • Two misdemeanor counts of vandalism • One misdemeanor count of possession of a stun gun by a felon

The incidents occurred in Ventura on Mar. 30 when Williams spraypainted multiple swastikas on properties across the city. The first call, according to the DA's Office, was reported by a business owner who tol

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