Durham Police Increase Patrols After Synagogue Shooting Threat
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A 19-year-old Whitby man faces hate-motivated charges following threats made on an online message board.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a synagogue in the Durham Region, according to CityNews Toronto.
Durham Regional Police Service officials stated they were alerted Friday by an external law enforcement partner regarding threats posted on an online message board. Following an investigation, police executed a search warrant on Saturday at a residence in Whitby. Police arrested Alexander Parfitt at the residence and laid charges of threats motivated by hate. Parfitt remained in custody pending a bail hearing.
In response to the incident, Durham police announced they have increased patrols around Jewish places of worship. The agency stated it will maintain a visible presence at identified locations throughout the Jewish High Holidays to ensure safety.