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Man charged in connection with anti-immigrant flyers in Hampton

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August 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A man has been charged following the investigation of signs posted on the doors of Latino-owned businesses in Hampton. The signs were placed on the doors of numerous Hispanic businesses Tuesday morning. The flier, with a black-and-white image, reads: “U-S-A Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit – No Bag Limit – Tagging Not Required,” and at the bottom it said “Trump 2024.”

Daniel Alan Embree

Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison announced a search warrant was executed Thursday at a residence and in Hampton and Daniel Alan Embree was charged with eight counts of second-degree harassment, and trespassing with intent to commit a hate crime. Morrison said the investigation is ongoing.