A 51-year-old man from North Bay, Ont., has been charged with hate crimes following an investigation that began last November. He was charged June 20 following a seven-month probe by criminal investigators with the North Bay Police Service. The case began after police received “reports of concern regarding the online content being produced by the accused,” police said in a news release this week. “A lengthy investigation was undertaken during which multiple warrants were executed to further the investigation. A request was submitted to the Attorney General of Ontario seeking approval for the formal charges of wilful promotion of hatred and wilful promotion of antisemitism.” Hate crimes That request was approved, leading to the man’s arrest last Friday. “The North Bay Police Service recognizes the significant impact that hate-motivated incidents can have on the community and urges everyone to report incidents when they happen,” police said. “This is an example of some of the great work being done by the officers in our criminal investigation section,” acting deputy chief Jeff Warner said in the news release. “The North Bay Police Service is committed to doing our part to ensure North Bay remains an inclusive community and sending the message that hate has no place in today’s society.” If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate-motivated incident, police said they should report it by calling 1-705-497-5555, and press ‘5’ to speak to an officer. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
