Police are investigating after more fliers with inflammatory language were found in Rocky Hill and police said they are similar to the flyers that residents found in April.
In April, residents found flyers that said “Black Crimes Matter” and “Defend White Communities.” They also promoted a Neo-Nazi group that has chapters throughout New England, according to the Anti-Defamation League's website.
Rocky Hill Police said the most recent incident was reported Tuesday after flyers were found in the area of Old Main Street and Goff Brook Lane.
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Detectives are investigating.
Police said residents should call the Rocky Hill Police Department at (860) 258-7640 and report similar incidents so they can investigate any further distribution appropriately.
"People have to realize freedom of speech is a thing, but your message may not be needed to be on little, tiny pieces of papers over somebody else's lawn," said Maggie Kelly of Rocky Hill, who discovered dozens of fliers Tuesday.
"This is our home, and we don't want to see this coming into our community, especially in the communities that are targeted," said Mayor Lisa Marotta.
Marotta says Rocky Hill is the fastest growing municipality in Greater Hartford and, therefore, a diverse town. She says she is confident the town will move past this and stand up to the hate.
"So, we've been very deliberate in not giving platform to these bullies. You know, not showing these paperings. We are very intentional in our efforts to organize our residents to come together," said Marotta.
Rocky Hill Mayor Lisa Marotta, Town Councilor Christopher Duff and Tom Cosker, chair of the Rocky Hill Commission on Inclusion & Innovation, released a statement Wednesday morning.
“We are aware of the recent papering of neighborhoods with subversive messaging. We take these actions seriously and continue to work with appropriate law enforcement resources on a prompt resolution. Residents are asked to report similar incidents to the Rocky Hill Police Department Detective Division at (860) 258–7640.”
“While we understand these messages can be alarming, we recognize they are not representative of our community. We support the numerous community-led efforts shining a light on unity and embracing the gift of diversity in our town,” the message from the town officials says.
NBC Connecticut reached out to state police to see if there were other similar incidents in the state and they said they are not aware of any others.
The town plans hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 24 for people to voice their concerns. Residents can also provide any feedback or input by completing the community survey on the town website.
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