Nelson Sergerie, LJI Journalist

CHANDLER – There have been about 10 vandalism incidents since late spring in Chandler, a situation once again denounced by Mayor Gilles Daraîche.

In recent years, similar incidents occurred, but this year, some of the incidents are especially troubling. “We can’t accept racist messages. We’re for culture, we’re for a growing population. We’re happy to welcome people from all over the world. We won’t come and spread racist messages in Chandler. That’s not true,” the mayor states bluntly.

Surveillance cameras had been installed to monitor public places. “We’re going to add some at the Town Hall. We’re also going to add some in strategic locations. We’re targeting those (locations). They will be installed soon,” notes the mayor.

The town will meet with the Sûreté du Québec to determine the best course of action to resolve the situation.

The police have launched an investigation, but so far, no arrests have been made. The mayor says he has forwarded surveillance camera footage to the Sûreté du Québec in an effort to advance the investigation.