WARNING: This story contains an image of a swastika.
The homeowners whose lawn was marked with a swastika earlier this month now face charges for criminal harassment and inciting hate, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Residents on Centennial Avenue in Central Elgin, located at the eastern edge of St. Thomas, reported that the large Nazi symbol was cut into their lawn around September 11, covering the entire area of the brick bungalow’s yard.
The swastika was removed earlier this week, neighbors told , just days after OPP officers were dispatched to the home on September 12 to look into a “neighbor dispute.”
This led to a search of the property and charges against Timothy Van Sickle, 37, and Julia Majkutewicz, 40, for:
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 accused are currently being held for bail and have a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas soon, 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 etched into a front yard on the eastern side of St. Thomas.
The two individuals charged are identified as homeowners based on documents acquired by . Records show they purchased it in November 2024 for $620,000.
A doormat outside their home reads “Come back with a warrant,” and a now-deleted Facebook page linked to Timothy Van Sickle featured an image of that doormat along with comments about disputes with neighbors. Other images on that Facebook page displayed Nazi symbols such as swastikas and references to Adolf Hitler.
Provincial police refrained from discussing specifics about their investigation but emphasized their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety across Ontario regardless of factors like race (real or perceived), ancestry, national or ethnic origin, language, color, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. They stated that hate has no place in communities and 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 etched into a front yard on the eastern side of St. Thomas.
The two individuals charged are identified as homeowners based on documents acquired by . Records show they purchased it in November 2024 for $620,000.
A doormat outside their home reads “Come back with a warrant,” and a now-deleted Facebook page linked to Timothy Van Sickle featured an image of that doormat along with comments about disputes with neighbors. Other images on that Facebook page displayed Nazi symbols such as swastikas and references to Adolf Hitler.
Provincial police refrained from discussing specifics about their investigation but emphasized their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety across Ontario regardless of factors like race (real or perceived), ancestry, national or ethnic origin, language, color, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. They stated that hate has no place in communities and will not be tolerated.
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