Police: Suspect Smashed Vehicle into Headstones at Malden Cemetery

Roughly a dozen headstones at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden were damaged after a driver smashed into them sometime overnight, according to Police Chief Kevin Molis.

About 10:09 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, police were contacted about the damage done to headstones at the cemetery located at Broadway, according to Molis. Officer Sean Ritchie responded to the scene to investigate, he said.

Based on a preliminary investigation, vehicle parts were found at the scene and "extensive damage" was likely done to the suspect's vehicle, according to Molis. The parts were collected into evidence and will be examined to determine the make and model of the vehicle that fled the scene, he added.

No arrests have been made in the case, as the incident remains under investigation.

The police chief said staff at Holy Cross Cemetery are aware of the incident.

Malden Patch left a message with cemetery department staff at Holy Cross Friday afternoon. We'll post an update once we received additional information from them.

Originally posted at 3:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.