A father and his 14-year-old son have been arrested and charged by Durham Regional Police for hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto, including distributing antisemitic pamphlets in a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville and vandalizing a mosque in Orono. The incidents have significantly impacted the Jewish and Muslim communities.
Father, son charged after alleged hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A father and his 14-year-old son have been arrested and charged by Durham Regional Police for hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto, including distributing antisemitic pamphlets in a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville and vandalizing a mosque in Orono. The incidents have significantly impacted the Jewish and Muslim communities.
Trending- 1 January 30: Antisemitic pamphlets placed in Canadian Tire in Bowmanville.
- 2 May 24: Mosque in Orono vandalized.
- 3 Monday (June 9, 2025): Police executed search warrants and arrested the father and son in Orono.
- Father charged with mischief to property
- Son charged with mischief relating to religious property
- Significant impact on members of the Jewish and Muslim communities
What: A father (34-year-old man from Clarington) and his 14-year-old son (from Clarington) were arrested and charged for hate-motivated incidents. These incidents involved placing antisemitic pamphlets in a Canadian Tire store and vandalizing a mosque's front door and several vehicles.
When: Incidents occurred on January 30 (pamphlets) and May 24 (mosque vandalism). Arrests were made on Monday (implied June 9, 2025, based on publication date).
Where: Bowmanville, Orono, and Clarington, Ontario, Canada. Specifically, a Canadian Tire store in Bowmanville and a mosque in Orono.
Why: The incidents are described as hate-motivated, targeting members of the Jewish and Muslim communities. Police are committed to ensuring everyone's safety, dignity, and well-being.
How: Antisemitic pamphlets were placed in various locations within a Canadian Tire store. A mosque's front door and several vehicles were vandalized. Durham Regional Police conducted an investigation, executed two search warrants at a residence in Orono, and subsequently arrested and charged the father and son.