Father, teenage son charged in hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto: police
Police say a father and his 14-year-old son have been arrested and charged after an investigation into hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto.
Durham Regional Police say a male entered a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville, Ont., on Jan. 30, and placed antisemitic pamphlets in various places.
Officers were also called on May 24 to a mosque in Orono, Ont., where several vehicles and the front door were vandalized.
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Police say they executed two search warrants on Monday at a residence in Orono where two males were arrested and several items were seized.
A 34-year-old man from Clarington has been charged with mischief to property and a 14-year-old boy from Clarington has been charged with mischief relating to religious property.
Police say the incidents have had a significant impact, particularly on members of the Jewish and Muslim communities, and they are committed to ensuring everyone's safety, dignity and well-being.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025.
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