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Or sign-in if you have an account.Durham Regional Police Service investigators have arrested a Clarington, Ontario man for allegedly making online antisemitic threats. (Chris Doucette/Toronto Sun) NoneA Clarington, Ont., man has been arrested by the Durham Regional Police Service‘s Hate Crime and Extremism Unit for allegedly making several antisemitic online death threats.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againDavid Edward Smith, 58, was identified by the investigators who subsequently executed a search warrant at his residence on Tuesday. “The suspect was located inside the residence and taken into custody without incident,” says the DPRS release.After being charged with uttering death threats, Smith was released on an undertaking.Police have asked for anyone with information about this incident to contact the Hate Crime and Extremism Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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