Fliers connected to hate group found in Lexington neighborhood, police say
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- Lexington police confirm discovery of hate group fliers and opened an investigation.
- Related KKK propaganda found in Frankfort and hateful posters reported in Midway.
- Officials ask public to share tips or security footage; tip lines include 859-258-3600.
Fliers connected to a hate group were recently found in a Lexington neighborhood, according to the Lexington Police Department.
No information was provided about where or when the fliers were found, but police said they are aware of the incident. Police also did not say which hate group was involved with the fliers.
Anyone with information about the fliers is asked to contact Lexington police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or by filling out a form on its website.
The incident comes just after Ku Klux Klan propaganda was found in Frankfort overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Police did not say specifically where the propaganda was found in Frankfort, but asked those in the area to share security camera footage with investigators, as it could lead to identifying those who spread the propaganda.
Hateful posters were found in Midway on Wednesday morning as well, according to Mayor Grayson Vandegrift.
“Make no mistake: there’s no place for this in Midway,” Vandegrift said in a Facebook post. “A few hateful people are no match for the thousands of good and welcoming folks who call Midway home.”
