 By Staff
July 2nd, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
They are just taking care of business – their business not mine and they have nothing to do with PayPal, a service we use frequently.
We got the following
Greetings from PayPal Customer Support.
Please be advised that we will deactivate the access of your account/s in PayPal if we don’t hear any actions from you.
It’s usually pretty easy to take care of things like this. Most of the time, we just need a little more information about your account or latest purchases. You can verify your account at https://paypal.com/
These communication channels are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for your time with us!
The PayPal Inc Customer Support Team
Now look at the address the message came from.
That is not the url for PayPal.
Remember that cardinal rule – If in doubt – don’t. In the world of the internet – be ever vigilant.
 By Staff
June 28th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service warns the public about an increase in the number of shoulder surfing/distraction-style thefts in the region and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects.
On June 10, 2019 a victim was shopping at an LCBO in Burlington.
 
  Two suspects were in line behind the victim and managed to observe his personal identification number as he attempted to pay. After following the victim to the parking lot, they engaged him in conversation about dropping some cash while at the store. The male suspect then put the “found” money into the victim’s wallet and walked away.
The victim returned home later discovered his financial cards had been stolen and contacted police. The suspects immediately used the financial cards in Halton and Peel region to make cash advances and retail purchases. The loss is estimated to be $13,000.
Suspect One: Male, olive complexion, 30-35 years, 5’6-5’7, medium build, 180 lbs, black beard. Wearing a purple T-Shirt, jeans, tan baseball cap.
Suspect Two: Male, olive complexion, 35-40 years, 5’8-5’9, heavy build, 220 lbs, glasses. Wearing black pants, blue and white stripped T-Shirt, light blue baseball cap.
If you are able to identify the above two suspects or have any other information please contact Detective Constable Derek Gray of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Seniors Liaison Team at 905-825-4747 ext. 2344.
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.
Police are reminding the public to make efforts to protect their (PIN) Personal Identification Number for their financial cards when making payments at merchants and using Automated Teller Machines.
Several different suspects have been approaching victims in retail parking lots and using some method of distraction theft to engage the victim in conversation such as: returning money the victim allegedly dropped, looking for the hospital or some vehicle mechanical issue. The suspects then either pick pocket the victim’s financial cards or steal their wallets from their vehicles while the victim is distracted. When the theft is completed, the suspects then have the victim’s financial cards with the matching Personal Identification Number and proceed to make fraudulent purchases using the stolen financial cards.
Quality video cameras produce useful photographs – well worth the investment.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Staff
June 27th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
You Have One Security Message From RBC Online Services Center said the email headline.
The message said:
You will need to download the attached document file to proceed with the review process.
Your attachments are saved to your computer in the default download location set by your browser. Open the file and follow the instructions to complete your renewal.
Thank you for your business and we welcome any feedback or questions you may have.
Best wishes,
Patrick Smith, Business Security Operator
There are thousands of people out there sending these phony message – we don’t deal with the Royal Bank so we knew it was a scam. But for those who do deal with the Royal – how do they know the message is phony?
Look very carefully at who the message was sent from:
That is not the Royal Bank.
Related news story:
City gets hit with a $500,000 + computer scam.
By Staff
June 25th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
A little more help and the Regional Police should be able to close this file.
As a result of the news coverage media was able to give the police located and arrested and released. Formal charges are pending while the investigation continues.
 Two suspects approaching the Brant street doors of city hall  Two suspects walking away from the front door of the Brant Street entrance of city hall. The two suspects who were captured on video cameras outside city hall have yet to be located. Had the city installed high quality video cameras there would have been better visuals with which to identify the suspects.
The Halton Regional Police Service is appealing to the public to come forward with any information that would assist in determining the identity of person of interest #2.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Scott Feddema at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316 or the on-duty 3 District Staff Sergeant at 905-825-4777 ext. 2310.
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.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Staff
June 19th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Regional police have made an arrest of a robbery suspect who was riding a BMX-style bike and flashed a switchblade-style knife during two incidents.
 Back in May police responded to a report of a break and enter in the area of Shoreacres Road and Spruce Avenue in Burlington. The involved individual was located in close proximity and taken into custody. During the subsequent investigation that same individual was linked to two recent knife point robberies.
Michael Main (27) of Burlington was charged with the below offences and held for a bail hearing:
-Trespass at night
-Assault with a weapon
-Robbery (2 counts)
-Fail to Comply Probation (3 counts)
The robberies occurred on May 19, 2019 at approximately 10:00 pm and on May 20, 2019 at approximately 1:30 am in the Appleby Line and New Street area.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Steve Siomra at 905-825-4747 Ext: 2343.
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.
Persons charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Staff
June 18th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police want to advise you of a particular nasty bit of thievery taking place in the Region and ask for your help in identifying two suspects.
There is an increase in the number of shoulder surfing/ distraction-style thefts in Halton. The police captured images of two suspects: Do you know who they are?
On May 20, 2019, an 87 year old victim was shopping at a garden center in Burlington. Two suspects were in line behind the victim where they managed to observe his personal identification number. After following the victim to the parking lot, they engaged him in conversation about dropping some cash while at the store. The female suspect then put the “found” money into the victim’s wallet and walked away with the male suspect.
The victim returned home later discovered the missing financial cards and contacted police. The suspects immediately used the financial cards in Hamilton, Halton and Peel Region to make cash advances and retail purchases. The loss is estimated to be $3,300.
  Suspect One: Male, olive complexion, late 30’s to early 40’s, 5’4 to 5’6, medium build, 160 to 170 lbs, black beard, wearing blue jeans, tan coat, black shirt with logo, black baseball cap.
  Suspect Two: Female, White, mid to late 30’s, 5’4 to 5’5, thin build, 120 to 130 lbs, long hair up in a ponytail with dark roots, blonde tips, wearing a blue jacket, tan baseball cap, blue jeans, white cross body strap purse.
If you are able to identify the above two suspects or have any other information please contact Detective Constable Derek Gray of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Seniors Liaison Team at 905-825-4747 ext. 2344.
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.
Police are reminding the public to make efforts to protect their (PIN) Personal Identification Number for their financial cards when making payments at merchants and using Automated Teller Machines.
Several different suspects have been approaching victim’s in retail parking lots and using some method of distraction theft to engage the victim in conversation such as: “returning money the victim allegedly dropped, or looking for the hospital or some vehicle mechanical issue”. The suspects then either pick pocket the victim’s financial cards or steal their wallets from their vehicles while the victim is distracted. When the theft is completed, the suspects then have the victim’s financial cards with the matching Personal Identification Number and proceed to go on a shopping spree with the victim’s financial cards.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 By Staff
June 16th, 2O19
BURLINGTON, ON
Late late Friday evening – the 14th the Regional Police responded to a collision on Derry Road, west of Guelph Line.
 A westbound sport utility vehicle, driven by a 72 year old Burlington resident, turned left across the path of an eastbound motorcycle, driven by a 54 year old Hamilton resident.
The motorcycle rider was thrown from his motorcycle to the roadway and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The female driver of the sport utility was uninjured.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit attended the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Any witnesses who haven’t spoken to police are urged to call (905) 825-4747 extension 5065.
A traffic fatality took place in Burlington on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Guelph Line and Mount Forest.
By Pepper Parr
June 14th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
An update on those terrible hate messages that were seen at six locations in the City of Burlington since May 21, 2019.
The Halton Regional Police Service need your help in identifying the person(s) responsible for displaying hate-motivated images at various locations in Burlington. New photographs of one person of interest have been obtained.
 The high quality visuals will help identify this young man – if you recognize the face – call the police or Crime Stoppers.  Do you know this young man – he needs help before he does something dangerous to someone. Hate has a way of spiraling out of control. That person of interest is described as: male, white, 18-25 years of age, average build, wearing blue jeans, Under Armour Jacket, Adidas running shoes, grey t-shirt and wearing an Adidas grey/orange/black backpack.
Also observed at one incident wearing a blue baseball cap.
 Is the back pack familiar? Could it belong to someone in your family. Help them get the help they need. Call the police before the suspect does anything worse. The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating these offences as hate crimes that willfully promote hatred. We are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that would assist us in determining the person(s) responsible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jared McLeod at 905-825-4777 ext. 2385 or the on-duty 3 District Staff Sergeant at 905-825-4777 ext. 2310.
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.
The first known incident occurred on May 21, 2019 near Dundas Street and Guelph Line, and involved a note being left on a private vehicle that included a hate-motivated racist message.
The second incident occurred on May 23, 2019 and involved an Anti-Semitic poster that was placed on a traffic post.
The next incident occurred on May 26, 2019 when hate propaganda was placed on a number of vehicles in the parking lot of a church near Mainway and Walkers Line.
On May 30, 2019, a complainant reported to police that an Anti-Semitic message was written on their vehicle in marker.
Sometime between June 1 and June 2, 2019, Anti-Semitic imagery was found posted on the front doors of the Burlington Art Gallery.
In the most recent known incident, Anti-Semitic imagery was found posted on the front doors of Burlington City Hall on the morning of June 2, 2019.
There is a bit of an upside – the quality of the videos is very high – investing in good equipment is well worth the cost- it proves to be a strong deterrent.
By Staff
June 14th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
It took more than a month to tell the story but at least they went public with a computer scam that cost the city more than half a million dollars.
 The city got stung by a scam that fooled a staff member into transferring funds to the account of a company they had done business with in the past.
The scam was based on an email asking to have banking information changed.
With that information the thief was inside the city system.
It took a week for the loss to become evident – bank was called, police notified but the money is gone and once it is out the door there is no getting it back.
Was it sloppy on the part of the staff member? A little perhaps – but it is very very difficult to stay on top of the attempts to get at your money.
The Gazette was hacked earlier this week. In our case someone got at us by getting inside the server that our site runs from.
Our readers are still not able to comment on news stories.
We live in a different world and have to learn think differently.
The senior people at city hall in the Finance and IT departments will be devastated – some lessons will be learned and procedures will be tightened.
By Staff
June 13th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Crime Stoppers of Halton, in partnership with Halton Regional Police Service, is targeting the dangerous and increasingly widespread trafficking and dealing of Fentanyl and other opioids.
“Fentanyl and related opioids are becoming ever more common in Halton Region and that raises concern for the safety of our communities,” says Constable Nadine Clarke, police coordinator at Halton Crime Stoppers. “Every tip from the public is investigated and every dose of Fentanyl taken off our streets is a life potentially saved”.
“Halton Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $2000 for valid tips that lead to an arrest, and all tips are 100% anonymous. Halton Crime Stoppers will never ask for your name, address, phone number, e-mail address or other personal information.”
Anyone with information on the trafficking or dealing of Fentanyl and related drugs in Halton Region are asked to contact Halton Crime Stoppers either by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
By Staff
June 5th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Police are seeking public assistance to identify the persons responsible for displaying hate-motivated messages at six locations in the City of Burlington since May 21, 2019.
The first known incident occurred on May 21, 2019 near Dundas Street and Guelph Line, and involved a note being left on a private vehicle that included a hate-motivated racist message.
The second incident occurred on May 23, 2019 and involved an Anti-Semitic poster that was placed on a traffic post.
The next incident occurred on May 26, 2019 when hate propaganda was placed on a number of vehicles in the parking lot of a church near Mainway and Walkers Line.
 Suspects approach the doors of Burlington’s city hall. On May 30, 2019, a complainant reported to police that an Anti-Semitic message was written on their vehicle in marker.
Some time between June 1 and June 2, 2019, Anti-Semitic imagery was found posted on the front doors of the Burlington Art Gallery.
In the most recent known incident, Anti-Semitic imagery was found posted on the front doors of Burlington City Hall on the morning of June 2, 2019.
The Halton Regional Police Service condemns any/all such incidents that impact or erode the community’s sense of safety and well-being.
“Hate crime has no place in any community, and I am confident that the persons responsible behind these ignorant, cowardly and hateful acts will be quickly identified with the public’s assistance.
“No one has the right to make another person feel fearful because of the colour of their skin, race, religion, ethnic origin or any other factor. The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to fully investigating these crimes and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice,” said Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah.
The HRPS is investigating these offences as hate crimes that willfully promote hatred. We are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that would assist us in determining the persons responsible. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2315 or ext. 2316 or the on-duty 3 District Staff Sergeant at 905-825-4777 ext. 2310.
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.
Mayor Meed Ward issued a Statement earlier today saying: “On behalf of the City of Burlington and Burlington City Council, I join Halton Police in condemning all incidents where this type of despicable behavior takes place. Hate absolutely has no place anywhere in our city. Burlington is a place that embraces and celebrates diversity, acceptance and respect.”
The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister for Democratic Institutions and Member of Parlimenrt for Burlington said: “These crimes displayed hate-motivated and anti-Semitic messages around the City, including at City Hall.
“These types of acts are unacceptable and there is no place for hatred or violence in our community. No one in our community should feel discriminated against because of their faith. Burlington is a place that celebrates our diversity. We are a tolerant and accepting city where everyone should feel welcome.
“In a world where hate and racism continues to rise, we must respect each other, and embrace each other’s differences. Our diversity is our strength. We must continue to fight against discrimination of all kinds and we must stand up against hatred in all of its forms.”
By Staff
June 4th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
This might look like my bank doing me a favour – it isn’t.
Someone has sent out a mass Identity Theft mailing and hoping that someone will click on that line and begin the process of gathering information that has the potential to drain your bank account.
Banks are losing a fortune from the Identity thieves.
The telltale sign on this email is the source. The address it came from is not the bank of Nova Scotia.
 the url scb.ca is not the Bank of Nova Scotia.
By Staff
May 31st, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
This kind of scam is used again and again – because it works for the thieves.
A quick look at the address it came from tells you it wasn’t a bank.
And banks don’t just throw money around like this. If the bank wants to talk to you about money – they will be in touch with you directly.
Some however will get taken in.
Cardinal rules: If it looks too good to be true – that’s because it isn’t true – and if in doubt – don’t.
By Staff
May 30th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service’s Regional Fraud Unit has charged one person in connection with a series of thefts involving the use of the popular online advertising service “Kijiji” to target victims. The thefts occurred between October 2018 and February 2019.
 The suspect would seek out victims online who were selling diamond rings or loose diamonds and would engage them in conversations over email and text. The suspect purported himself to be an employee of Morgan Stanley and used several different aliases (Rich Thompson, Alex Stanford, Cameron Woods and Albert August) to conceal his true identity. The suspect would arrange to meet his victims in public locations (GO Stations, Hotels, etc.) to ensure the exchange was “safe”. Upon meeting his victims, the suspect would surrender a certified cheque in exchange for the diamond and leave the area using public transit (usually a GO Train). Each certified cheque the suspect passed was determined to be fraudulent resulting in the victims losing over $25,000 collectively.
 An investigation was started by the Regional Fraud Card Team in partnership with GO Transit Safety and Security Division, and the suspect was identified as Michael Morris (30) from Whitby. On May 2, 2019 with the assistance of the Durham Regional Police Tactical Support Unit, a criminal code search warrant was executed at the residence of Morris in Whitby. At the time of the search, Morris was not located inside the residence and an arrest warrant was issued.
On May 29, 2019 with the assistance of the Provincial ROPE squad and Halton Police’s Risk Mitigation Team, Morris was arrested without incident leaving a residence in City of Toronto.
Morris has been charged with the following offences:
– Four counts of fraud over $5000
– Four counts of using a forged document
– Two counts of personation with intent
– One count of possession of counterfeit money
The accused was held for bail.
Police believe there may be other occurrences involving the accused and are asking anyone with information regarding similar incidents to contact Detective Constable Mike Tidball of the Regional Fraud Card Team at 905 825-4747, ext. 8743.
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.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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 By Staff
May 28th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Another report card – we didn’t do all that well in the 2019 Canada Road Safety Week Enforcement initiative. Infractions were xx% higher than in the previous year.
During the week of May 14 -20, the Halton Regional Police Service conducted heightened traffic enforcement on area roadways. Officers focused on what has become known as the ‘Big 3’ road safety issues:
 call 9-1-1 for an immediate police response when you see this kind of behavior. Don’t call while YOU are driving. aggressive driving,
distracted driving
and impaired operation – by alcohol and/or drug.
During Canada Road Safety Week CRSW, which included the Victoria Day Long Weekend, Halton Regional Police Service officers laid a total of 3,306 non-criminal charges and warnings related to all forms of driving offences.
Charges included:
1. Speeding, Careless Driving and Stunt Driving (1,599 charges);
2. Sign and traffic light-related offences (473 charges);
3. Documentary infractions-licencing and insurance (456 charges); and
4. Cell phone- electronic devices (129 charges).
The total number of charges laid represents a 23 per cent increase over the number of charges laid during the 2018 CRSW campaign.
Halton officers also intercepted and criminally charged 13 impaired drivers during the campaign for excess blood alcohol, commonly referred to as ‘80mgs or over’. An additional 8 drivers were suspended following roadside breath alcohol testing for registering ‘warn range’ breath alcohol readings.
The Regional Police Service is “grateful” for the vast majority of citizens and area motorists who remain committed to road safety across the region.
If you observe a vehicle being operated in a manner which places you or anyone else in danger, please call 9-1-1 for an immediate police response.
By Staff
May 25th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Halton Regional Police are investigating a robbery in Burlington where two victims were robbed of jewellery outside their residence on Augustus Dr. in Burlington.
Around 11:00am Saturday morning, four males pulled up to the residence in a stolen vehicle where three got out and pepper sprayed the victims. They then stole a bag of jewellery from the vehicle occupied by the victims. The suspects fled the scene and dumped their stolen vehicle a short distance away. They were last seen fleeing the area in a small red vehicle.
A short time later there was a driving complaint on Hwy 403 where a small red vehicle with a very large rear spoiler was seen travelling at a high rate of speed. This vehicle was last seen N/B from Hwy 403 on Waterdown Rd. It has not been confirmed that this is the suspect vehicle from the robbery.
The suspects are all described as males, wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police at 905-825-4747 ext. 2305. 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
May 23rd, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service have identified, arrested and charged a male from Burlington in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on May 16, 2019.
 During the investigation it was determined that the same suspect had also committed offences at a local restaurant and motel.
Michael Jess (46) of Burlington has been charged with the following offences:
-Robbery with a Weapon
-Mischief Under $5000
-Fraudulently Obtain Food
-Fail to Comply Undertaking (2 Counts)
Jess was held for a bail hearing on May 21, 2019 and was remanded into custody.
The police had very good responses from many members of the public who assisted in this investigation.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Related news story:
Gas station robbery.
By Staff
May 22, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The get-away used by a robbery suspect was a BMX style bike.
 Police describe the bike used by a robbery suspect was a BMX style. The robberies took place in the New Street Appleby Line area on May 19th and 20th at approximately 10:00 pm
The two occurrences are believed to be related. In both occurrences, the suspect approached female victims while he was riding a BMX-style bike and demanded their money and belongings. The suspect produced a switchblade-style knife during each of the incidents. The suspect is described as:
Male, white, 20-30 years old with blonde/red hair and facial hair. Approximately 160-200 lbs, wearing a black baseball hat, black hooded sweatshirt and dark coloured pants/jeans.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, including home or dash-cam video footage of any potential suspect is asked to contact D/Cst. Jacqueline Ross at 905-825-4747 Ext: 2329.
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
May 17th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police are currently investigating a gas station robbery that occurred on Walkers Line yesterday.
At approximately 4:49 pm, a lone male suspect entered the Petro Canada Gas Station located at 1200 Walkers Line in Burlington. The male was armed with a knife and confronted the lone employee of the gas station. The suspect stole cash from behind the counter before leaving in a dark colored Chevy Cruze 4 door hatchback. The gas station employee did not suffer any injuries as a result of the robbery.
The suspect is described as a male with light complexion, balding red hair with a beard, approximately 45-55 years of age, 5’10” – 6’0″ with an average build and hoop earrings in both ears. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, black pants and white Adidas running shoes. Suspect was armed with a small pocket knife.
 The male in this photograph is a suspect in this crime, but please be reminded that persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Stephen Siomra of the Halton Regional Police at 905-825-4747 ext. 2343.
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
April 25th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
It took a number of police officers and the use of the K9 unit to capture and arrest two suspects but arrested they were and now await bail hearings.
On Wednesday April 24, 2019 at approximately 1:17 am, a uniformed officer was driving in the area of Plains Road West near Daryl Drive.
 K0 unit at work The officer observed a black Dodge Ram pickup truck and attempted to stop the vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act offence. The vehicle failed to stop for the officer and fled the area at a high rate of speed. At 1:26 am, a concerned citizen from the Snake Road area contacted police when this same black truck drove on to a front lawn. The vehicle was left running with the lights on and the occupants fled the area on foot.
Halton Regional Police officers flooded the area and set up a perimeter. The Canine Unit attended and tracked for more than an hour until the two accused parties were located hiding near the Notre Dame Motherhouse.
Both were arrested shortly before 3:00 am without incident.
The pickup truck was confirmed to be stolen from Hamilton and break and enter tools were located within the vehicle.
Accused:
Kyle Hunt (29) of Hamilton
Charges: Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Weapons Dangerous, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Over $5000), Possession of Break and Enter Tools
Accused:
Ashley Wilson (25) of Hamilton
Charges: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Over $5000), Possession of Break and Enter Tools
Both Accused parties were held for bail and appeared in the Milton Provincial Court on Wednesday April 24, 2019. Hunt was remanded into custody and will appear in Bail Court on Friday April 26. Wilson was remanded into custody and will appear on Thursday April 25, 2019.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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.
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