Anti-Semitic Flyers Tossed Onto Oakland County Homes Overnight: Police

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — Police are investigating after more than 100 anti-Semitic flyers were tossed onto Oakland County homes over the weekend, according to police.

The flyers, which were wrapped in plastic bags and contained "virulent antisemitic material," were thrown onto front lawns and driveways in the area of Farmington and 14 Mile roads in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to police.

The bags also had other non-hazardous materials to help weigh them down and make them easier to throw, according to police.

The incident also happened just days before the first anniversary of Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

"The timing of this detestable activity exacerbates the chilling effect on our community," Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King said in a news release. "This type of hateful activity will not be tolerated in Farmington Hills and our agency will use all available resources to prevent, investigate, and prosecute those responsible for this incident."

Police are investigating the incident and working with state and federal law enforcement, as well as the Anti-Defamation League and other community leaders were similar incidents have taken place.

Investigators are also doing interviews, knocking on doors and collecting evidence in what they are calling a "very active investigation."

Anyone with information was asked to call the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.