WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. — The Whitefish Bay Police Department is investigating reports of hate-speech flyers found littered throughout the village. Police say they recovered more than 70 flyers.
Kevin Buckley, the Village president of Whitefish Bay, posted in a statement on Facebook saying he was, “deeply saddened that our community was targeted by individuals seeking attention for their hateful ideology.”
Buckley said the Village of Whitefish Bay is committed to making Whitefish Bay an inclusive, accepting village, where all are welcomed.
While the materials did not include any explicit threats, Buckley said the Village of Whitefish Bay is taking this incident seriously.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Whitefish Bay Police Department at 414-962-3830.
This morning the Whitefish Bay Police Department received reports of hate-speech materials found littered throughout the Village. The Police Department promptly collected more than 70 of the illegally distributed flyers and are investigating the incident.
I am saddened that our community was targeted by individuals seeking attention for their hateful ideology. The Village of Whitefish Bay is committed to continuing to make Whitefish Bay an inclusive, accepting village, where all are welcomed. While the materials did not include any explicit threats, we are taking this incident seriously and the Police Department will work to enhance safety throughout the community.
If you have any information, please contact the Whitefish Bay Police Department at 414-962-3830.
Kevin Buckley
Village President
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