Police have charged a man and youth in connection with a rash of graffiti in Georgina.

Between May 31 and June 18, 2008, 11 incidents of graffiti with the same tags — “Cheez Whiz” and “Genocide” — appeared in the Keswick area, painted on local businesses and road signs.  Damage is estimated to be close to $10,000.

Following an investigation, police searched two homes in Georgina, seizing what officers refer to as "evidence related to the graffiti" as well as marijuana.
 
A 17-year-old male youth  from Georgina is  charged with eight counts of mischief and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.  He will appear in a Newmarket court July 30.
 
An 18-year-old Georgina man is charged with 11 counts of mischief and will be in court July 29.
 
Police are continuing their investigation and want you to report graffiti when you come across it. If you have information, call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7341, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com .