After Little Gay Pub, a beloved gay bar in D.C., was vandalized multiple times, D.C.s Metropolitan Police has said they have arrested a suspect and are considering hate crime charges. Nicholas Goldstein, 38, from Northwest D.C., was arrested on Monday following an investigation that linked him to two attacks on the pub, according to a press release from the MPD. Goldstein is accused of spray-painting offensive messages and damaging several images of Harris, which were part of the pubs exterior display celebrating her 2024 presidential campaign, on September 11 and again on September 21. Related Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican candidate allegedly used dating websites while married to wife Hes now claiming that the profiles were somehow faked Little Gay Pub is a popularLGBTQ+ bar inWashington, D.C.sLogan Circle neighborhood. Its known for its energetic support of Kamala Harris, as well as being a hotspot for celebrities local to D.C. or those just visiting the town. Last fall, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) grabbed a drink and took a selfie in one of the pubs iconic restrooms. Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Co-owner Dito Sevilla described the most recent incident, which occurred early on Saturday, to The Advocate, We got a flood of texts and direct messages from passersby showing us that Kamalas signs had been defaced again.We checked the security footage and saw him between 8:29 and 8:59 a.m., painting Xs over Kamalas face and writing this bizarre message at a nearby bus stop: Kamala = Hitler, Trump > Hitler. It was disturbing, and we immediately called the police.The pub has already started to replace the damaged decorations, Sevilla said, Our good friends at BaseCamp DC are reprinting the signs for us. Theyve been incredibly supportive, and were determined to keep putting Kamalas images up, he said. This guy can keep trying to tear them down, but well just put them back up, bigger and better.The attack on Little Gay Pub was first vandalized on September 11, when several Harris images were defaced, forcing the pub to have to reinforce the stays.Sevilla says that the community has been supportive, as have the police. The pub has received messages of support from around the D.C. area. For every bad actor, there are a hundred people who care about our business and are determined to bring this guy to justice. Weve basically started a neighborhood watch. Sevilla also said Little Gay Pub is staying strong despite the repeated attacks, and they arent backing down. These decorations will remain up beyond Election Day and well into her presidency. We hope Kamala Harris will stop by and see for herself how much support she has here, Sevilla stated.Were annoyed and tired of this guys nonsense, but were not backing down. The more he damages, the more well put up. These images will get larger and more protected, and theyll be there beyond Election Day when she wins.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.