Hate Crime Suspect Arrested

Mobile Police say a man accused of making threats against Jews and Blacks has ties to a neo-nazi group. And, that's not all. Police say Thomas Lewis had items that could be used to make explosives in his home. Lewis is accused of spray painting anti-semitic messages on The Congregation Tree of Life synagogue in West Mobile and at Cooper Riverside Park. Police are investigating whether others are involved in the case,"we believed he intended to do some harm at some point. We hope that that has been thwarted. We can certainly say that for his part, at this point, it has been," said Mobile Police Chief Phillip Garrett. Lewis is charged with criminal mischief, possession of explosives, and possession of a controlled substance. He is behind bars for now and is expected to have a bond hearing this week.