Two Central Elgin residents face several charges including a hatred-related charge following a neighbour dispute last week.
Just before 8 a.m. Friday, Elgin OPP attended a Centennial Avenue residence in Central Elgin where they executed a search warrant.
Police had previously received complaints about a swastika that had been cut into the front lawn.
Thirty-seven-year-old Timothy Vansickle and 40-year-old Julia Majkutewicz have been charged with several Criminal Code offences:
- Criminal harassment – beset and watch
- Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate
- Public incitement of hatred
- Two counts of Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
The accused were held for bail and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a future date.
In a media release, Const. Jeff Beaumaster advises, “The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual in Ontario, regardless of their race (real or perceived), ancestry, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. Hate has no place in our communities will not be tolerated.”
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