A City of Ottawa employee, currently on leave, has been charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument earlier this month. Red paint, including the words "Feed Me," was discovered on the monument on June 9. The Ottawa Police Service charged a 46-year-old man with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000, and harassment by threatening conduct. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe expressed disturbance over a city employee being involved and requested appropriate action.
City of Ottawa employee charged after National Holocaust Monument vandalized, mayor says
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A City of Ottawa employee, currently on leave, has been charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument earlier this month. Red paint, including the words "Feed Me," was discovered on the monument on June 9. The Ottawa Police Service charged a 46-year-old man with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000, and harassment by threatening conduct. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe expressed disturbance over a city employee being involved and requested appropriate action.
Trending- 1 June 9: Red paint discovered on the National Holocaust Monument.
- 2 Earlier this month: Vandalism occurred.
- 3 Friday: Ottawa Police Service announced charges against a 46-year-old man.
- 4 Saturday evening: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe posted on social media, confirming the suspect is a city employee.
- 5 Saturday: Suspect scheduled to appear in court.
- 6 September 2017: National Holocaust Monument inaugurated by former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
- National Holocaust Monument vandalized
- City employee charged
- Public disturbance and condemnation from Mayor
- Police investigation initiated
- Suspect scheduled for court appearance
What: A City of Ottawa employee on leave has been charged for vandalizing the National Holocaust Monument with red paint and the words "Feed Me." The charges include mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000, and harassment by threatening conduct.
When: Vandalism occurred June 9; charges announced Friday; Mayor's social media post Saturday evening; suspect scheduled to appear in court Saturday.
Where: National Holocaust Monument, west of downtown Ottawa, Canada.
Why: The motive is not explicitly stated, but the act is described as vandalism and a hate-motivated incident by police.
How: The monument was vandalized with red paint. The suspect was charged by police.