St. James Baptist Church

U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley said Crimiel painted racial slurs on the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Feb. 26, 2011 in an attempt to frame his ex-girlfriend, who is white.

Two churches were vandalized, and now the man responsible has pleaded guilty in the case.

Early Sunday morning, around 4:50 am, Lafayette Police responded to the 1000 block of Plum Street regarding vandalism to a church.