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NGRP Charge a Man in Relation to a Hate Motivated Crime

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Published: Monday, 09 June 2025 10:05

June 7, 2025
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

News Release

New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a man in relation to a hate crime that occurred in New Glasgow.

On June 5th New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a hate crime.

On June 6, 2025, New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of postings of online hate speech that occurred from a New Glasgow residence. Investigators from the New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit learned that the man allegedly posted several hateful messages targeting Jewish communities.

At approximately 3:35 p.m., officers located the 22-year-old New Glasgow man and safely arrested him.

Luke Alexander McDonnell, 22 has been charged with

Advocating and Promoting Genocide. CC 318(1)

Public Incitement of Hatred. CC 319(1)

Willful Promotion Hatred. CC319(2)

The male was remanded into custody and will be appearing in Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday June 9th, 2025, at 9:30 am.
The New Glasgow Regional Police are committed to thoroughly investigating hate-motivated crimes and unequivocally condemn these reprehensible acts.

To report a hate motivated crime or incident : Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to life or property. For non-emergencies you can call 902-752-1041 or the non-emergency number within your area of jurisdiction. Reporting hate-motivated incidents is an important step in stopping cycles of hatred.