 By Pepper Parr
January 14th, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
 The 30th of January is going to be a very full day for Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.
She is scheduled to deliver the Annual State of the City address to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. That events starts at 7:15 am and is scheduled to end at 9:00 am. The event will take place at the Performing Arts Centre.
City Council is scheduled to hold a Special meeting of Council to decide how much of the recommendations that will come out of the meeting held being held today, Tuesday and the meeting on the “preferred concept” for the downtown on Thursday they want to make final. That meeting is scheduled to be called to order at 9:30 am
The final approval of the two issues: The Land Use Study that was brought about by the creation of an Interim Control Bylaw that stopped development in the Urban Growth Centre and the Take a Closer Look at the Downtown; a report that will put forward where development should be permitted and what the height levels will be.
It has been going to be one heck of a week for the Mayor – and a turning point for the city.
There is a group in the city running a betting pool – will the Mayor wear red?
 By Staff
January 14th, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
On December 25, 2019, while many members of the community were gathering with family and friends for the Christmas celebrations, Halton Regional Police Service officers were dispatched to a residence after receiving a call from a concerned party.
Through an investigation, the officers developed reasonable grounds to believe that a male had physically assaulted his female partner earlier in the day. During this assault, it is believed that the male party pushed the female, choked her, and threatened to kill her.
 Thankfully, witnesses stepped in and provided immediate assistance to the female by restraining the male and preventing the assault from continuing. The male subsequently significantly damaged the home, breaking a door frame, damaging furniture, breaking objects, and damaging walls.
Children were present in the home at the time of the assault.
The male accused was arrested and subsequently transported to Central Lock Up. Thereafter, the Halton Regional Police Service Domestic Violence Investigative Unit took carriage of the investigation. The accused was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Mischief Under $5,000 and held for bail.
Upon arrest of the accused, the victim was referred to the Halton Regional Police Service Domestic Violence Victim Coordinator within the Victim Services Unit. The Victim Services Unit connects victims to appropriate support services in the community, assists with safety planning and victim care, and, through the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP), can provide immediate short-term financial support toward essential expenses for victims of violent crime.
In 2019, Halton Regional Police Service officers responded to 3,613 intimate partner domestic incidents. These calls for service resulted in 842 arrests and the laying of 1,548 criminal charges.
Every person has the right to feel safe in our community.
You are not alone. Victims of intimate partner violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in Halton Region for victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence:
Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777
Halton Women’s Place 905-878-8555 (north) or 905-332-7892 (24-hour crisis line)
Halton Children’s Aid Society 905-333-4441 or 1-866-607-5437
Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
By Staff
January 13th, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
This one almost got past me.
 The email was covered in red flags but because I was expecting something from my bank I assumed – could have been a fatal mistake. This is just the sort of thing that caught someone at city hall and – zap – more than half a million left a bank account. I had been communicating with my branch on a non-banking matter and was expecting responses from them.
I almost clicked on the attachments – which I suspect would have taken me down a rabbit hole – from which it would be very hard to get out of with all my money in my pocket.
If in doubt – don’t.
By Pepper Parr
January 9th, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward today tweeted that “The Third Party Advertiser who targeted my 2018 mayoral election campaign with negative advertising was arrested over the Christmas holidays, and will make his first court appearance Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Milton courthouse, 491 Steeles Ave. E.”
Meed Ward reports that: Sean Baird has been charged with:
Uttering a Forged Document – Contrary to section 368(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada;
Fraud over $5000 – Contrary to section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada; and
Corrupt Practice (four counts) – Contrary to the Municipal Elections Act.
She adds in her Tweet that: Court dates and schedules can be checked through this link up to a week in advance: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca (agree to terms on the main page and select Milton).
 Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. “We will continue to share public information with the community when we learn about it as this case moves through the court system. I am thankful to the police investigating and laying charges in any matter that has the potential to undermine elections, the foundation of our democracy” said Meed Ward.
What is both interesting and disturbing is that the Gazette has been communicating with both the Ontario Province Police, who are believed to have carriage of this case, due to the investigative work done by the Anti Rackets Branch (ABR) and the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) who are still doing local investigations.
The ABR appear to have lost their tongues; the person we talked to said someone would get back to us.
We heard from the HRPS asking what we knew. We referred them to the Gazette where we have reported consistently on this case well before the Mayor made it a police matter.
Everything you want to know is still on the web site.
The disturbing part of all this is that the Mayor is releasing information that should be public knowledge. The first bit of information on Baird and the Provincial Police came out in an OPP media release saying they were looking for Baird.
Is the Mayor of Burlington now the mouth piece for the OPP? How long has the Mayor had this information? And who gave it to her?
There is an interesting cast of characters on the stage. A former Mayor, a former Member of Parliament and a former candidate for Mayor and Regional Chair.
The question is – who put Baird up to creating numbered corporations and what is he prepared to tell the police? Or was a developer with a development application before Local Planning Act Tribunal (LPAT) the cheque book behind all this?
By Staff
January 4th, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Burlington female.
 Samantha Jean Allen was last seen on December 13, 2019 Samantha Jean Allen was last seen on December 13, 2019, leaving her residence which is in the area of Headon Road and Headon Forest Drive in the City of Burlington during the day.
Samantha is female white, 29 years of age, 5’6″, thin, approximately 125bs, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Family members are becoming increasingly concerned for her well-being as they have not been able to contact her.
Samantha is believed to know that she has been reported missing and police only desire to meet with her in person to ensure that she is okay.
 Samantha was last seen driving away in a Black 2010 Acura TL – 4 door sedan with Ontario License Plates – BVPW137. Vehicle has tinted windows and tail lights. Vehicle also has silver winter rims currently on the vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding Samantha’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Constable Eric Asmuth of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2313 or the on duty Staff Sergeant at ext. 2310.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca
By Staff
December 23rd, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
On December 20, 2019, members of the Halton Regional Police Service’s Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit, with support from the Emergency Services Unit (including Tactical and Canine officers) and additional investigative officers, arrested a 58 year-old male for multiple offences, including human trafficking, sexual assault, and assault.
 These offences are alleged to have taken place in the City of Burlington and the Town of Milton between January 2006 and December 2019, and involved more than one victim.
Accused:
Mohan “Jarry” AHLOWALIA (58) of Burlington is charged with the following:
• Assault x7
• Assault with a Weapon
• Sexual Assault
• Uttering Threats
• Extortion
• Trafficking in Persons (Forced Labour)
• Receive a Material Benefit from Trafficking in Persons (Forced Labour)
• Unsafe Storage/ Transportation of a Firearm
• Contravention of a Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Firearm in a Vehicle
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon without a Licence
The accused is known to use a number of aliases, including: Gerry AHOLOWALIA, Jarry Mohan AHLOWALIA, Jarry AWALIA, Mohan J. WALIA, M.J. AWALIA, Jarry AHLUWALIA, Mohan AHUWALIA, Jarry A’WALIA, and Jarry WALIA.
Investigators believe there are community members who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation and they are asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 8970.
Be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Due to the fact this investigation is ongoing, no further details will be provided regarding this investigation.
Every person has the right to feel safe in our community.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in Halton region for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:
• Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777
• Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
• Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
• Radius Child & Youth Services 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001
• Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line)
• THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256
Traffickers need customers – some attention needs to be paid to the people who deal with human traffickers.
By Staff
December 22, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
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The scammers never stop. Be vigilant. If it looks fishy – it is.
By Pepper Parr
December 18th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The announcement that the police had a warrant to arrest Sean Baird may have had a number of people putting in calls to their lawyers.
Baird created a number of Ontario Corporations that were registered as Third Party advertisers during the 2018 municipal election that made Marianne Meed Ward the Mayor.
The Gazette was unable to elicit any comment from Sean Baird during that election – he basically said he had nothing to say.
 Posters, reminding people to consider anonymously reporting criminal activity are being posted in Burlington bars and restaurants in a joint initiative between Crime Stoppers of Halton and the Burlington Restaurant Association. Taking part in the program’s launch are: front row from left, Const. Lad Butkovic, Karla Madge, Det. Const. Paul Proteau, Barry Glazier, Crime Stoppers of Halton Executive Director Dianne Hartwick and Mike Marcolin; back row from left, Ted Kindos, Sean Baird, Brian Dean, Burlington Restaurant Association President Craig Kowalchuk, Gene Quondamatteo, Mike Coles and Andrea Dodd. Baird is circled in red. The election, one of the messiest Burlington has seen in some time, pitted a lot of vested interests against a public that wanted to retain the look and feel of the city, especially the downtown core where high rise condominium development applications were flooding the city’s Planning Department.
Police react to complaints – in Ontario they don’t go looking for infractions that might have taken place during an election.
Someone has to put information before them – then they take action.
Other than a concerned citizen – there were just three people who would have taken a complaint to the police.
We do know that the Halton Regional Police Service received a complaint and that they turned to the Ontario Provincial Police for help.
The charges that were laid came out of an investigation by the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch, with the assistance of investigators from Halton Regional Police. The Regional Police would not have a lot of experience or depth with this type of criminal offence.
The Provincial Police were asked to, in the language the police use, take carriage of the complaint.
The charges laid include:
Uttering a Forged Document – Contrary to section 368(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
Fraud over $5000 – Contrary to section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
Corrupt Practice (four counts) – Contrary to the Municipal Elections Act.
The question on the minds of many is: Who took the complaint to the police and what were the police given in the way of information or evidence?
The Gazette published the names of the Third Party advertisers – they were all numbered companies, registered by Sean Baird. It was the Gazette that brought that information to the public.
Baird wasn’t running for public office –is it reasonable to assume that he was acting on behalf of someone ? Who?
When the police eventually locate and arrest Baird (at last report the police were still looking for him), he will be interrogated and then arraigned in Court at which point everything is public.
It will be interesting to learn who will defend Baird.
Related news stories:
The numbered companies
Arrest warrant issued for Sean Baird
Hanky panky during the 2018 election campaign.
The Baird numbered companies.
By Staff
December 16th, 20119
BURLINGTON, ON
 Marianne Meed Ward celebrating her election win in October 2018 Mayor Marianne Meed Ward announced this morning that she was pleased to learn that the Ontario Provincial Police issued warrants for the arrest of Sean Baird, a Burlington restaurant operator.
Baird was charged with
· Uttering a Forged Document – Contrary to section 368(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
· Fraud over $5000 – Contrary to section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
· Corrupt Practice (four counts) – Contrary to the Municipal Elections Act.
Baird was a third party advertiser during the 2018 municipal election. During that election the Gazette identified Baird as the person behind several numbered corporations that were registered as a Third Party Advertiser.
At that time the Gazette was unable to identify which candidate Baird was working on behalf of.
 Mike Wallace was a candidate for Mayor in the 2018 municipal election  Rick Goldring was a candidate for Mayor in the 2018 municipal election. Marianne Meed Ward was running against Rick Goldring, Mike Wallace and Greg Woodruff. Meed Ward won by a respectable margin.
There was some pretty dirty politics in 2018. Meed Ward wasn’t prepared to let it go and appears to have taken the matter to the Halton Regional Police who turned to the Ontario Provincial Police who investigated and eventually laid charges.
In her statement the Mayor said she “welcomes the news that criminal charges have been laid against and an arrest warrant issued, for Sean Baird, a third-party advertiser that targeted my mayoral campaign in the 2018 municipal election.”
The Provincial Police, in their media release said: “In December 2018, the OPP received a request for assistance from the Halton Regional Police Service. The request was made in relation to allegations of improprieties during the 2018 Mayoral Election in the City of Burlington.
As a result of the investigation, the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch, with the assistance of investigators from Halton Regional Police, have charged Sean BAIRD, 47, who was not involved in the Meed Ward campaign.
The Provincial Police add: “Any person with information regarding the whereabouts of this person is requested to contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Sean Baird appears to be a fugitive from justice.
There are going to be a number of nervous 2018 mayoralty candidates – Baird was working for someone.
Related news stories:
Six numbered corporations registered as Third Party Advertisers.
Baird owns several numbered corporations.
By Staff
December 12th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
He may not have wanted his picture taken – the police now want to take a clearer picture and get his fingerprints on paper as well.
The Halton Regional Police Service are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect.
On October 12, 2018, cash and credit and debit cards were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the lot of a Boston Pizza location in Burlington. The tap feature on the stolen cards was used to make several fraudulent transactions in the area.
Surveillance footage from the retail locations shows the same suspect in each transaction. The suspect is described as male, white between 28 and 40 years of age. He is approximately 5’6″ to 5’9” tall with an average build. He has black hair and is clean shaven. He was seen wearing a grey baseball cap with no logo, a dark grey long sleeved shirt, black pants and black shoes.
 Can you identify this man? Call the police directly or call Crime Stoppers. A friendly wave on the right after making a purchase with someone else’s credit card.    Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Christine McKenzie in 3 District (Burlington) at 905-878-5511 ext. 7393.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
 By Staff
December 10th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Now here is a Christmas gift that everyone gets something out of.
The provincial government is putting $2.4 million into the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Grant to help police services across the province detect impaired drivers and keep our streets and highways safe.
 RIDE checks being done. 172 police services will receive the funding they need to carry out this vital road safety mission throughout the year.
“Sadly, impaired driving continues to be the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada,” said Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General.
“The funding our local police services receive will help them conduct regular roadside spot-checks and education campaigns needed to detect impaired drivers and keep our roads safe throughout the year.”
In the last decade in Ontario, more than 1,700 lives have been lost and over 25,000 people injured in collisions involving an impaired driver. With the legalization of recreational cannabis last year, roadside spot-checks have proven even more crucial.
“Impaired drivers, whether by drugs or alcohol, can be found on the road every single day — not just around the holidays,” said Solicitor General Jones. “It’s simple – don’t get behind the wheel if you’re impaired – make alternative arrangements to get home. This single decision can save your life and the lives of others.”
The grant is intended to cover sworn officers’ overtime and paid duty RIDE activities.
Police officers get to pick up more overtime work and the public is kept safer with more officers out on the streets and road ways pulling drivers over
By Staff
December 8th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
At around 10:00 AM yesterday, a citizen reported to the Halton Regional Police Service that he observed a male person driving a motor vehicle in an erratic manner and following him.
 The citizen reported that he observed the other male driver to be waving what appeared to be a handgun in his vehicle. The citizen reported that the other driver lowered his passenger side window and pointed the handgun in his direction and waved it about in an attempt to intimidate him.
The citizen provided police information on the location of the vehicle and a short time later police stopped the vehicle on Appleby Line at Harrison Court in the City of Burlington.
Officers arrested a 41 year old male driver who was alone in the vehicle. Officers located a replica handgun that was a “starters pistol”. This item fires blank cartridges and is not illegal to possess, but the male driver was using it in a flagrant manner as a weapon dangerous to the public peace which is a criminal offence.
It appears that this incident was the result of a trifling driving dispute in which the arrested 41 year old male felt that the other driver had changed lanes and had “cut him off” which made him frustrated and upset.
There was no traffic collision in this incident and no person was injured in any way.
Pawel Starosciak (41 years old) of the City of Mississauga is charged with the following offence:
Weapon dangerous to the public peace, contrary to Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code.
He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at the Town of Milton on January 8, 2020 for a first appearance.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jared McLeod of the 3 District (Burlington) Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905.825.4747 extension 2385 or 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Pepper Parr
December 5th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
In a media release the Halton Regional Police Service said: “Incidents of intimate partner violence threaten the very sense of safety and well-being that defines our region.
“Last year, our officers responded to more than 3,300 intimate partner domestic violence calls. We also know that intimate partner violence is overwhelmingly under-reported. Statistics Canada estimates that more than 80 per cent of these incidents go unreported.
“Starting this week, the Halton Regional Police Service will periodically publish media releases that capture a de-identified incident of intimate partner violence in the community. No names. No residence details. We will, however, disclose the nature of the incident and what charges were laid as a result of an investigation. Each media release will also include key messaging that:
 Intimate partner violence damages the very fabric of the society we live in. i) reinforces that no one has the right to abuse another person;
ii) encourages victims and witnesses to contact the Halton Regional Police Service; and
iii) provides a comprehensive list of community resources for those affected.
“Our goals with this new approach to community-facing messaging are two-fold:
i) create an opportunity to connect others who are at-risk, or who may already be victims of intimate partner violence, with the resources and support they need and deserve; and
ii) heighten the awareness of the general public regarding how pervasive this violence is in our community.
“Intimate partner violence reaches across socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. It is a community problem that requires community engagement to address,” says Deputy Chief Jeff Hill. “It is impossible to fix what you can’t see, so we are broadening the conversation to clearly signal that this insidious violence is not solely an issue of concern to victims. If you see something, say something.”
 Diane Beaulieu, Executive Director of Halton Women’s Place Diane Beaulieu, Executive Director of Halton Women’s Place applauds the Police Service for taking this bold step saying “An increase in public awareness will help de-stigmatize the issue of gender-based violence, and particularly violence against women. Every person in the community is entitled to feel safe in their home.”
“Given the prevalence of intimate partner violence in the region, it is imperative that all stakeholders shed light on this issue. In collaboration with our community partners, through ongoing education and shared information, the Halton Regional Police Service hopes to further prevent and reduce future victimization.”
By Staff
November 28th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Police rely heavily on finger prints and DNA as evidence in identifying a suspect and attaching them to a crime.
Footprints are not something police usually rely upon.
That changed for the Halton Regional Police Service officers who very much wanted to capture two people who had left distinguishing foot prints at crime scenes
Police arrested two people after a series of residential break and enters dating back to January, 2019 in Burlington. The unique shoe impressions that were identified at the scene of multiple entries and some solid detective work led to the arrest of:
Joseph Allen (49) of Hamilton has been charged with break and enter (x14).
Carol Brown (69) of Hamilton has been charged with break and enter (x14).
The suspects of these break and enters came to be referred to as the ‘Under Armour Bandit’ because of the foot wear.
Both accused were arrested on Saturday, November 23; after investigators executed two search warrants at residences in Hamilton police were able to recover property that is believed to have been stolen from the break and enters.
“If you are a victim of a residential break-in that took place in Burlington between the dates of October 2018 and November 2019 please click the link to review the photos on our Flickr account.
   “If you are the rightful owner and can identify any of the property please contact us.”
The investigation is ongoing at this time and additional charges are expected to be laid. Anyone who may have additional information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Matt Spina of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2338 or the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau general line at 905-825-4747 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Pepper Parr
November 27th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
You are a police officer suddenly facing a delicate situation.
The person you are facing is threatening to harm themselves – they are holding a bottle filled with gasoline.
How do you de-escalate what is taking place? You are by yourself and think that calling for back-up will only make the situation worse.
The Halton Regional Police announced the launch of a virtual reality (VR) training program for its officers. The HRPS has partnered with Axon, the global leader in connected public safety technologies, and is the first police service in Canada to utilize Axon`s VR empathy-based training services.
 Police officers being trained on how to manage delicate but dangerous situations. A situation is displayed inside the “mask” that a police officer can interact with to learn different ways to handle different situations. VR is another tool in the Police Service`s existing and robust mental health training curricula. The program provides officers with an immersive training experience where trainees can put themselves in the shoes of both the officer responding to the scene and the person in crisis. Through this partnership, the HRPS will have access to three different VR training scenarios that Axon currently offers. In the future, the Service will use the insights of the many stakeholders in the community to develop additional training modules.
The HRPS has received 20 Oculus GO headsets from Axon, which will be used when training begins in early 2020.
 From left to right: HRPS Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie, Axon Managing Director Vishal Dhir, and HRPS Training Bureau Staff Sergeant Dave Tutte “Axon’s innovative empathy-based training will complement our existing training program and further enable our frontline officers to manage and de-escalate potentially high-stakes interactions,” says Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie, Halton Regional Police Service. “This partnership with Axon will ultimately serve to bolster community safety and well-being.”
For more information and a video demonstration of one of the programs being implemented, click here.
Mental health training remains a top priority for the HRPS and will serve to enhance the ability to meet the needs of the residents of Halton. The HRPS remains committed to working with the many community stakeholders and developing de-escalation based training for officers.
Axon is a global network of devices, apps, training and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer.
By Staff
November 27th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
 Thieves decided to stock up early on their Christmas Cheer – fill duffel bags and a suitcase and forget to pay on the way out. In October 2019, the Halton Regional Police Service investigated a series of thefts from LCBO stores within the Region. During the incidents the accused parties entered LCBO stores and proceeded to fill duffle bags and suitcases with several bottles of alcohol and exited the stores without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise.
Police worked in co-operation with LCBO investigators to identify the persons responsible.
The following parties have been arrested and charged with several offences in relation to this investigation;
Sule McClymont (41) of no fixed address is charged with:
• Theft Under $5000 x 4
• Fail to Comply with Probation
Maurice Antoine (48) of Toronto is charged with:
• Theft Under $5000 x 3
Trevel Provo (37) of no fixed address is charged with:
• Theft Under $5000 x 4
• Fail to Comply with Probation x 2
Anyone with further information relating to these incidents is asked to contact Detective Clay Gillis of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext 2307.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Did they really think they would get away with it?
By Staff
November 26th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
On November 25, 2019, a Stoney Creek man arrived at the Halton Regional Police Service 2 District (Oakville) station on a motorcycle to pick up a recently released prisoner. Observations made by uniform officers determined the plate on the motorcycle to be incorrect, which led to further investigation.
An in depth inspection of the motorcycle revealed the vehicle identification number (VIN) had been tampered with and the motorcycle was, in fact, stolen from Hamilton. The male was subsequently arrested and found to be in possession of three schedule 1 substances and a conducted energy weapon (commonly referred to as a ‘Taser’).
Kyle Brocklebank (31) of Stoney Creek has been charged with:
• Tampering with Vehicle Identification Number
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (X3)
Brocklebank was held pending a bail hearing on November 26, 2019.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst Matthew Duncan or the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
By Staff
November 26th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
There is a notice appearing on many of the city’s web sites advising people that:
 The people in this Provincial Offences Court House have not telephoned you and will not arrest you. It is part of a cunning scam. Halton POA Court’s phone number is being been used in a phone scam. If you get a recorded message from 905-637-1274 please ignore the message.
Halton POA Court is not working with Revenue Canada to collect unpaid fines and does not issue warrants for arrest for unpaid fines.
The scammers are getting more creative.
Golden Rule – If in doubt – don’t
By Staff
November 19th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service has made an arrest after three Royal Canadian Legion Poppy donation boxes were stolen from various locations in the City of Burlington.
 The first incident occurred on Monday, November 11, 2019. The female accused attended a grocery store on New Street. During the moment of silence for Remembrance Day, the accused took a Royal Canadian Legion Poppy donation box and concealed it on her person. The accused then stood for the remainder of the moment of silence before leaving the store.
The second incident occurred on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at a coffee shop on Brant Street in Burlington. While the accused was in the store she took another two Royal Canadian Legion Poppy donation boxes and concealed them on her person before leaving the store.
The accused was quickly identified by Halton Regional Police Service officers and was arrested on November 15, 2019.
Accused: is a 32 year old female who lives in Milton.
Charges: 3 counts of Theft Under $5000
The Gazette normally publishes the names of those accused – we have not done so in this case.
The accused was later released from custody on a promise to appear.
That the police were able to identify the suspect so quickly suggests she was previously known to the police.
Burlington either has a small petty thief who exploits every opportunity to steal or we have a person who needs help. If it is the latter one would hope that the Legion might choose to be part of providing that help.
No one was born to be a thief.
Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
By Staff
November 8th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
In October 2019, members of the Halton Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit initiated an investigation pertaining to Jumanne Salmon (36) of Pickering, who is alleged to have been involved in human trafficking.
Salmon is alleged to have forced, exploited and transported the female victim (adult) from hotel to hotel to work in the sex trade across several jurisdictions including Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton, and Kitchener. The offences are alleged to have occurred between the years 2012 to 2017.
At the time of the investigation, investigators learned that Salmon was already in custody at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre for an unrelated matter. The Halton Regional Police Service obtained a Judge’s Order to have Salmon brought to the Ontario Court of Justice, Milton, in order to answer to the following charges:
• Trafficking in Persons
• Receive Material Benefit from trafficking in persons
• Exercise Control over a prostitute
• Living off the avails of prostitution
• Procuring – Exercise control, direction or influence
• Receive a material benefit from sexual services
• Assault
• Uttering threats to cause death
Anyone with questions or information about these events is asked to contact Det. Dan Ciardullo of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905 825-4747 ext. 4973.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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By Pepper Parr
The 30th of January is going to be a very full day for Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.
