Smiths Falls Police have arrested a youth following hate-related graffiti being painted throughout the Corneila St. skatepark.
They say an investigation began Thursday morning into the matter, and the fire department quickly removed the hateful words.
In a statement, Chief Mark MacGillivray says the service stands with the diverse Smiths Falls community and will not tolerate any form of hate related criminal acts.
SFPS say criminal charges are pending for the unnamed youth.
