Two men cited after antisemitic flyers were distributed in northern Wake neighborhood

A resident in the Elizabeth Springs neighborhood said they found a Ziploc bag filled with the flyers in their driveway Sunday afternoon between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Neighbors in the community said the neighborhood is home to several Jewish families.

One woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said while she respects people's freedom of speech, she did not appreciate the flyers being left on her property.

"They have a right to their opinions, just don't force it on anybody else," the woman said. "Putting something like that on my lawn is forcing it on me."

This is not the first time antisemitic flyers were distributed in Wake County this year. Antisemitic flyers appeared in five Raleigh neighborhoods overnight on August 6.

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"It is happening more frequently," said Eric Solomon, a rabbi with Beth Meyer Synagogue. "We are not deterred of course, and I'm grateful to law enforcement, but it appears that it's happening more and more. That's why we're grateful that people in our community spoke up."

The Anti-Defamation League said in 2022, antisemitic incidents increased by more than 1,000 compared to the year before. Solomon said people should not remain silent about them when they happen.

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"The fact that the police and neighbors notified, stood up and did not stand idly by, it means the world and it means a lot to the Jewish community," Solomon said. "We are incredibly grateful."

Homeowner surveillance cameras shared with WRAL News showed a black pickup truck driving around the neighborhood the afternoon of this event.

The man who reported the flyers said Rolesville police contacted him around 4:15 p.m. and said the two men responsible are now in custody.