September 21, 2026

Whitby man, 19, accused of threatening to shoot up synagogue

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Article contentA 19-year-old Whitby man has been charged after allegedly making threats online to shoot at a synagogue in Durham Region.Article contentDurham Regional Police said its hate crime unit received information on Friday from an external law enforcement partner regarding threats posted on an online message board to carry out a shooting at a synagogue.Police said investigators identified the user responsible for the messages, and carried out a search warrant on Saturday at a home in Whitby, where they arrested the man without incident.Alexander Parfitt has been charged with threats motivated by hate.News of his arrest came less than 24...

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