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Frankfort Man Facing Hate Crime Charges
A Frankfort man has been arrested on felony hate crime charges.
Ilion Police say 40-year old William Buchanan allegedly threatened two African-American children with the handle of a hatchet.
Police say he also made derogatory comments to the youth regarding their race.
Buchanan is charged two counts of menacing as a hate crime, endangering the welfare of a child, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
Ilion Police were assisted by New York State Police.
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