Man Arrested For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime In Boone

Robert Geddes, a 25-year-old in Boone, Iowa, was arrested Monday for allegedly leaving notes on people’s homes telling them to “burn that gay flag.” The targeted homes flew rainbow Pride flags, displayed yard signs or owned rainbow doormats.

Geddes was identified by a Ring Doorbell camera. He’s been charged with four counts of trespass with a hate crime enhancement, which would increase the penalty, and third-degree harassment.

He is now in custody at the Boone County Jail, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2.

The police issued a press release saying, “Boone Police Officers took several complaints from residents in Boone of notes that had been taped to their doors. The victims all had flags or door mats supporting LGBTQ persons. These notes spoke in opposition of this support only and were not threatening in nature.”

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