A 34-year-old father and his 14-year-old son from Clarington, Ontario, have been arrested and charged by Durham Regional Police for hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto. The charges stem from an antisemitic pamphlet distribution at a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville on January 30, and vandalism at a mosque in Orono on May 24. Police executed search warrants on Monday, seizing several items. The incidents have significantly impacted the Jewish and Muslim communities.
Father, teenage son charged in hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto: police
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 34-year-old father and his 14-year-old son from Clarington, Ontario, have been arrested and charged by Durham Regional Police for hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto. The charges stem from an antisemitic pamphlet distribution at a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville on January 30, and vandalism at a mosque in Orono on May 24. Police executed search warrants on Monday, seizing several items. The incidents have significantly impacted the Jewish and Muslim communities.
Trending- 1 January 30, 2025: Antisemitic pamphlets placed in Canadian Tire in Bowmanville.
- 2 May 24, 2025: Mosque in Orono vandalized.
- 3 Monday (June 9, 2025): Police executed search warrants and arrested the father and son.
- Arrests and charges for hate-motivated crimes
- Significant impact on Jewish and Muslim communities
What: A father and his teenage son were arrested and charged for hate-motivated incidents.
When: Arrests on Monday (June 9, 2025). Incidents occurred on January 30, 2025, and May 24, 2025.
Where: Bowmanville, Orono, Clarington, Ontario, Canada (east of Toronto).
Why: The incidents were hate-motivated, targeting Jewish and Muslim communities.
How: Antisemitic pamphlets were placed in a store, and a mosque was vandalized. Police conducted an investigation and executed search warrants.