Racist fliers concern Folsom residents

Fliers with racist messages were found strewn about in the front yards of several homes in a well-known Folsom neighborhood last Friday, prompting an investigation which is now underway by the Folsom Police Department. Residents of Callander Way reported that fliers were found on specific driveways early Friday morning. The fliers read, "It's okay to be white" and featured a link to what is believed to be a white supremacist organization. The fliers were in sealed plastic bags that also contained beans. At this time, the Folsom Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident, which is classified as a hate crime. The department has been speaking with residents and working to acquire security video from area residents who might have captured those responsible in the act. The organization that is listed on the fliers claims that "it is committed to the interests of the white race and determined to protect it from going into extinction." According to Folsom Police, the penalty for such a crime could include up to three years jail time and a $10,000 fine. "The city of Folsom condemns any discrimination based on a person's race, as well as racially-motivated messaging and hate crimes that seek to divide us rather than unite us," said city of Folsom spokesman Chris Shepard. Folsom Police and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department are working together on the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 916-355-7230.