"A 14-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., is facing a host of charges after a series of hate-motivated incidents across York Region and Toronto, police say. In a news release Thursday, York police said that in November of last year, officers were notified about calls where a suspect made anti-Semitic comments over the phone to staff members at synagogues, community centres and Jewish schools."
"In a statement, York police Chief Kim MacSween said hate has no place in the region, and the service stands with the Jewish community. I am appalled and disappointed a youth feels emboldened to commit these offences, he said. These incidents underscore the need for commitment from all institutions in our society to work together to ensure our youths remain on a positive path forward."
A 14-year-old from Newmarket faces multiple charges after a series of hate-motivated incidents across York Region and Toronto. Police were notified in November about calls in which a suspect made anti-Semitic comments over the phone to staff at synagogues, community centres and Jewish schools. A teen was arrested in Newmarket and now faces charges including 10 counts of mischief relating to religious property and 10 counts of indecent communications. York police leadership condemned the acts as hateful and emphasized community support and the need for institutional commitment to keep youths on a positive path. The investigation is ongoing.
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