WARNING: This story contains an image of a swastika.
The homeowners of a property where a swastika was mowed into the front lawn earlier this month are now facing charges for criminal harassment and inciting hate, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Residents on Centennial Avenue in Central Elgin, located on the eastern edge of St. Thomas, reported that the large Nazi symbol was cut into the lawn around September 11, taking up the entire space of the brick bungalow’s yard.
The swastika was removed earlier this week, as neighbors informed CBC News, just days after OPP officers responded to the home on September 12 due to a “neighbour dispute.”
This led them to search the residence and charge Timothy Van Sickle, 37, and Julia Majkutewicz, 40, with:
Public incitement of hatred. Criminal harassment – beset and watch. Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate. Two counts of mischief for obstructing or interfering with the lawful use or enjoyment of a property.
The individuals charged were held for bail and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a later date, police stated.
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Swastika mowed into front lawn of home in Elgin County
Provincial police officers are looking into complaints from neighbors after a large Nazi symbol was cut into the front lawn of a house on St. Thomas’ eastern edge.
The two accused are identified as the owners of the property based on documents obtained by CBC News. Property records indicate they purchased it in November 2024 for $620,000.
A doormat outside their home reads “Come back with a warrant,” and a Facebook page linked to Timothy Van Sickle-now taken down-featured an image of that doormat along with mentions of disputes with neighbors. Other images on that Facebook page displayed Nazi symbols including swastikas and references to Adolf Hitler.
Provincial police have not commented further about their investigation but emphasized their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety 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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Swastika mowed into front lawn of home in Elgin County
Provincial police officers are looking into complaints from neighbors after a large Nazi symbol was cut into the front lawn of a house on St. Thomas’ eastern edge.
The two accused are identified as the owners of the property based on documents obtained by CBC News. Property records indicate they purchased it in November 2024 for $620,000.
A doormat outside their home reads “Come back with a warrant,” and a Facebook page linked to Timothy Van Sickle-now taken down-featured an image of that doormat along with mentions of disputes with neighbors. Other images on that Facebook page displayed Nazi symbols including swastikas and references to Adolf Hitler.
Provincial police have not commented further about their investigation but emphasized their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety 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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