An arrest has been made in connection to anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in neighbourhoods throughout Peterborough.
On Friday, after a four-month investigation, officers with the Investigative Services Unit searched a home and located items connected to the distribution of the flyers between May and July of 2023.
During the investigation, the suspect provided police with a false name and address.
As a result, a 31-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
-Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
-Obstruct Peace Officer
The Peterborough Police Service is currently consulting with the Ministry of the Attorney General to have the incidents deemed as a willful promotion of hatred under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Chief Stuart Betts released a statement saying there is no room for hate in our community and that it was important to do a thorough investigation into the origin of this disturbing material.
