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Episcopal Church In Wagner Vandalized

Episcopal Church In Wagner Vandalized

Photo: Contributed/Wagner Police Department


WAGNER, SD (Mitchell Now) — Woniya Wakan Episcopal Church on Main Street in Wagner was vandalized on July 8th, with the local police department still looking for leads a week later.

The Wagner PD took to Facebook on Tuesday to ask for the public’s help in finding the culprits. The graffiti is in black paint against the light brick of the building. Several of the markings seem gang related. Close up photos of the tags are below.

Graffiti on side of Woniya Wakan - Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner
Wagner Police Department
Graffiti on Woniya Wakan - Holy Spirit Episcopalian Church in Wagner
Wagner Police Department

The phone number for the Wagner Police Department is 605-384-3222.

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