THE Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged a man following an investigation into anti-Semitic, misogynistic and intimidating phone call targeting a person working in the healthcare field.

A 39-year-old man from British Columbia was charged with indecent telecommunications, harassment by threatening conduct and intimidation-health services.

He is scheduled to appear in court in January.

Ottawa Police said they continue to encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences a hate-motivated incident to report it online to police. “We will prosecute those who commit violent offences and hate crimes to the full extent of the law,” they added.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).