 By Pepper Parr
January 30th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
Court rooms are both majestic and painful places to be.
The majesty of the law – where all are equal and justice is dispensed is critical to the society we live in.
We trust the government to appoint men and women as Judges who will determine what happens to a person when they break a law.
The hard cases are heard in criminal courts where a person can be put in a prison for the rest of their lives for breaking the law.
 Shaun Pennell being led away by police officer at the scene of the tragic mistake Yesterday forenoon Shaun Pennell stood before Justice Lesley Baldwin, a female Judge who has been part of the criminal bar for decades and pled guilty to two criminal code offences.
The first part of the hour and a half hearing was to arraign Shaun Pennell on the offences: Criminal negligence and Failing to provide the necessities of life for a person under the age of 15,
Shaun stood and in a quiet voice said guilty.
Assistant Crown Prosecutor Nick Chiera set out the facts that had been agreed upon with defence counsel.
On May 23rd, 2018 Shaun and his wife Jennifer (Jenn) put their son into the van they owned. It was not clear to anyone just who strapped the boy, Wyatt, then 3 years old, into the car seat that had him facing forward right behind his Father who was going to drive the boy to a daycare and then drive on to his office.
 Police officer looking into the van at the scene of the crime. In the facts read into the Court record prosecutor Chiera said that Shaun forgot to take the boy to the daycare and instead drove directly to his office, parked the vehicle and went into the office building where he worked leaving the boy in the car.
The boy had been given his iPad to play with and a set of headphones by his parents before the van left the house.
 Shaun Pennell standing between the van in which his son died and the ambulance that took the body away. Jenn arrived at the office, both worked for the same organization, at around noon with lunch for Shaun. No mention was made of where Wyatt was – Jenn believed he was at the daycare.
When she tried to dial into the day care’s monitoring service later in the day she could not get access – she called the daycare and was told Wyatt was not there.
When the parent realized that the boy was still in the van panic set in and the couple raced to the Ford Escort van and found the child still in the car seat. They called 911.
 The van and the car seat in which Wyatt Pennell died of hypothermia. The ambulance arrived in minutes; – they were unable to revive the boy. He had been in the van from about 10 am to about 4:30 pm, without having any food or water on a day when the temperature was in the 26 degree range.
The Court was not given much in the way of details as to who first realized that the boy was still in the van. Police reported that they were called to the site of the tragedy at around 4:30 pm. There appeared to be a difference in the time line the Court was given and the time line in news reports on when the police arrived. Any differences were not material.
An autopsy determined the three-year-old died of hypothermia.
Pennell was charged with failing to provide the necessities of life and negligence causing death
Assistant Crown Attorney Nick Chiera explained that his role was to set out an agreed upon statement of facts and to help the Court determine what a sentence should consist of
 Celebrated defence lawyer Brian Greenspan Defence lawyer Brian Greenspan explained to the court that Shaun Pennell was a good man who made a tragic mistake; one that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.
Greenspan, one of the most celebrated criminal lawyers in the country, offered the court evidence he felt the Judge could use in determining an appropriate sentence. He pointed to research on forgotten baby syndrome
Justice Lesley Baldwin said that in sentencing there were two main issues: deterrence and denunciation.
The Judge said that there was little doubt that Shaun Pennell would repeat the crime. In the matter of denunciation she said that society would not be served were she to send him to jail and leave him with a criminal record.
Defence lawyer Greenspan asked the court to give his client a conditional discharge sentence of about six months’ probation and require that Pennell continue with his therapy.
Pennell, clad in a grey suit, wept throughout the proceedings and when asked if he wished to address the court during the sentencing said that he did not wish to speak.
Jennifer spoke with the Crown prosecutor on a number of occasions during the proceedings. She sat directly behind Nick Chiera while her husband sat well to her left closer to the lawyer representing him.
There were a few family members in the Court room but for the most part Shaun was by himself, supported by his wife and his legal team – alone with his thoughts and the grief he will carry with him for the rest of his life.
The couple have a two year old daughter.
Justice Lesley Baldwin, said: “It is difficult to contemplate something more devastating than losing one’s child. It is even more so when you are the cause of that loss,” she said and added that “Mr. Pennell did not mean to cause his son any harm. Quite to the contrary, he loved his son. He grieves for him along with everyone else who also cared for Wyatt. That’s what makes this a difficult case.”
Assistant prosecutor Chiera said children are vulnerable members of society saying those charged with their care must be vigilant.
He called for a suspended sentence and probation for Pennell.
Defense Attorney Brian Greenspan said Pennell’s actions have already devastated him.
In a statement to the court, Jennifer said Shaun cried constantly for months following Wyatt’s death.
She also said he lost weight and experiences sleep issues with frequent flashbacks.
“Shaun struggles to get through a day.” He continues to go to work haunted. “He struggles to make it through a day knowing what he has done. He knows why our son is no longer here and it is torture,” said Jennifer.
Jennifer told the Court that her husband “is a loving father who made a terrible mistake and that has forever changed us.”
Greenspan said no good would be served for Pennell to leave the court with a criminal record and called for him to be discharged. He also argued that if probation was imposed it should be no longer than six months.
Justice Lesley Baldwin said this was one of the saddest cases she had dealt with and decided to grant Shaun Pennell an Absolute Discharge.
She saw “no reason for Mr. Pennell to leave this building with a criminal record given these tragic circumstances.” She also found that probation was not warranted.
Shaun Pennell left the Court room a broken man who will need years to recover from a tragic mistake. He is undergoing personal counselling and working with his wife to maintain the relationship that has experienced a strain that cannot even be imagined. Judge Baldwin urged Jennifer to try counselling.
Shaun and his wife did not sand beside each other; they did not hold hands.
What the two of them have is a community that is there to support him as Shaun works to handle the grief that is upon him every day.
What the public has now is a legal precedent that will no doubt be used in a future case of this nature.
By Staff
January 29th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Justice Sullivan this morning granted Shaun Pennell an Absolute Discharge for the criminal offence he had been charged with and to which he pled guilty; namely Failing to provide the necessities of life to a person under the age of 15.
Pennell had also been charged with Criminal Negligence; that charge was dropped.
Pennell will not have a criminal record as a result of the Absolute Discharge..
Full details on the way the Crown prosecutor handled the case and how defence lawyer Brian Greenspan handled the defence and the comments Justice Sullivan made during her sentencing will follow.
 Shaun Pennell being escorted by police at the scene of the death of his son. Pennell’s son Wyatt was left in a car unattended on a hot day for a significant period of time on May 23rd, 2018. When police were able to get into the car, the boy, three and a half at the time was unresponsive.
By Staff
January 26th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
One of two Personal Support Workers arrested in October 2018 for fraud related offences against an elderly person now faces additional charges after two additional victims came forward.
These newly reported incidents occurred between June 2018 and July 2018.
It is alleged the accused used one victim’s credit card for four purchases and had stolen items from their residence.
The second victim had cash and a ring stolen from their residence while the accused was employed there.
Sarah Taylor Mackenzie (26 yrs) of Burlington was arrested and held for bail charged with the following additional offences:
• Fraud Under $5000
• Theft Under $5000 (two counts)
• Unauthorized use of credit card data.
Prevention Tip: Halton Residents who have Personal Support Workers into their homes should be aware of their Personal Support Worker’s identity, and have a detailed schedule from the agency providing care and, all valuables and financial items should be properly secured.
Halton Police 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.
Previous news story.
Persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Staff
January 26th, 2019
BURLINGTON,ON
 The Halton Regional Police Service has charged a Burlington man following an investigation into alleged fraud offences.
On January 24, 2019, members of the Halton Regional Police Service Regional Fraud Unit concluded a lengthy investigation into an alleged investment fraud. The victims reported to police that they were presented an investment opportunity with promises of large financial returns in a short period of time.
The victims received little or no returns at all and the matter was reported to the police. As a result of an investigation, Matthew Paul GOULEOS (40) of Burlington was charged with two counts of Fraud Over $5000.
Police believe there may be further victims of this fraud and encourage any additional victims or witnesses who have had financial dealings with GOULEOS to contact Detective Constable Kevin Harvey of the Regional Fraud Unit at (905) 465-8744.
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 are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Staff
January 25th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
It took a bit but the Halton Regional Police did get their man – he is being held on 21 criminal code offences.
On Thursday January 24, 2019, officers with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau and Street Crime Unit located and safely arrested Michael Bretton (34) of Burlington.
Bretton was wanted by the HRPS for 21 criminal charges. The offences took place over a two week period throughout the region.
Charges include possession of stolen property (including two cars), possession of illicit narcotics and fraudulent use of a credit card. Bretton is also wanted by multiple other jurisdictions on outstanding arrest warrants.
Bretton has a history of evading police and his safe arrest was the result of a coordinated effort with Hamilton Police.
Bretton was held for a bail hearing and will appear in Milton Provincial Court on Friday January 25, 2019.
Pending Charges:
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (8 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (3 counts)
• Theft Under $5000
• Operation While Prohibited (2 counts)
• Driving While Under Suspension (2 counts)
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance
• Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
• Possession Schedule 1 – Crystal Meth
• Possession Schedule 1 – Cocaine
• Fraudulent Use of Credit Card
The police remind the public that persons charged with an offence are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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
January 21st, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
The Provincial Offences (POA) Courts in Burlington and Milton are getting ready to relocate to one new courthouse at 4085 Palladium Way in Burlington.
The Milton POA Court relocated its services to the Burlington POA Court on Friday, January 18, 2019. On Thursday, January 31, 2019 the Burlington POA Court and all POA court services will move to the new Halton Provincial Offences Court.
 New Court House that will hear just provincial offences – will open early in February. The new, consolidated Ontario Court of Justice – Halton Provincial Offences Office will open to the public on Tuesday, February 5 and will begin hearing cases on Wednesday, February 6.
Halton Court Services is a partnership of Halton Region and four local municipalities: the City of Burlington and the Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.
The new POA Court will administer provincial offences court services for all of Halton Region. Provincial offences court services include only non-criminal provincial offences charges issued in Halton. These non-criminal charges include:
• Highway Traffic Act offences, such as speeding, driving without insurance or failing to stop at a red light.
• Municipal bylaw offences, such as excessive noise, animal control or garbage disposal.
• Offences under provincial legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Dog Owners’ Liability Act or the Trespass to Property Act.
Facts about the Ontario Court of Justice – Halton Provincial Offences Office
• Criminal charges, family law matters and Small Claims cases will not be handled at the courthouse.
• The new facility, at 34,000 square feet (3,159 square metres), will meet today’s needs more effectively and will
help Halton Court Services plan 30 years into the future.
• Beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2019, the courthouse will operate Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
By Pepper Parr
January 16th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
They are one of those organizations you know exists and you leave it at that.
From time to time you hear or read something about them. They have been around for 30 years.
In January of each year Crime Stoppers of Halton hosts an event to recognize volunteers, local media and other key partners.
Jan Westcott, chair of the Halton group said recently that “Crime Stoppers of Halton has served the region for 30 years now and we hope to continue to provide residents in the region the opportunity to help keep their communities safe and secure.”
 “However, we are not alone in this effort. We rely on the help of numerous volunteers, local media and the support of area businesses and organizations that have made donations to allow Crime Stoppers to operate in the region for three decades,” Westcott said.
“We are extremely thankful for the support we have received and continue to receive.”
In 2018, anonymous tips to Halton Crime Stoppers contributed to solving numerous crimes within our community, including drug offences, weapons offences, fraud, break and enter, impaired driving, vandalism, breach of probation, outstanding warrants and theft.
 Like other Crime Stoppers programs across Canada (and many worldwide), Crime Stoppers of Halton has observed Crime Stoppers Month since it was first proclaimed in 1986 in Edmonton, Alberta. Crime Stoppers Month gives the opportunity to recognize those who have played a key role in assisting the program.
A recognition and theme launch event will take place at 7 p.m. on January 23 in the Community Room at Halton Regional Police Headquarters.
By Staff
January 9th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Between December 20th and 29th, the Halton Regional Police investigated five separate incidents where an adult male exposed himself to female victims ranging in age from 11 to 38 years.
All four incidents occurred in the City of Burlington in the areas of Tecumseh Park/ the Waterfront Trail/ Cumberland Avenue. Immediately following the final incident on December 29, 2018, when the Accused exposed himself to an adult female, he was taken into custody by officers.
Michael KONIK, 30 years of age of Burlington was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Five counts of Indecent Act.
Two counts of Exposure to a Child Under 16.
One count of Invitation to Sexual Touching.
KONICK has appeared in bail court and will return to bail court.
 Anyone with information regarding these events or anyone else that may have been a victim is asked to contact Detective Constable Erin Toth #9680 at 905-825-4747 Extension 2313 or the on duty Staff Sergeant at Extension 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.
By Staff
January 5th, 2019
Burlington, ON
The Halton Regional Police are investigating a car fire that occurred in the Lions Club Parking lot located at 491 Pearl Street, Burlington.
On Thursday January 3rd 2019 at 5:13PM, the Halton Regional Police Service was dispatched to 491 Pearl Street in the City of Burlington for a report of a vehicle on fire at the Lions Club parking lot. After the fire was extinguished, Police investigation determined the vehicle was stolen.
Police are now seeking any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time and who have not already spoken with police, to contact the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 extension 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.
By Staff
December 14th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
At a community meeting last night Councillor Lisa Kearns told the audience that 82% of the people who attended a meeting that took place earlier in the week on the sale of cannabis in retail locations were in favour of stores opening in Burlington.
That is probably bad news for the drug dealers.
More bad news as the result of a drug investigation that ended with two arrests; Search Warrants were executed at a Burlington Residence
On December 12th 2018, members of the 3 District Street Crime Unit concluded a drug investigation that resulted in the arrest of two people and the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Lynington Court in Burlington.
As a result of this investigation, police seized the following (See attached photo):
• 27 grams of methamphetamine
• $3275.00 cash
• 2 flick knives
• Airsoft pistol
• 4 cellular phones
• 2 digital sales
• Drug packaging
Estimated street value of seized drugs: $ 2,700.00
The following persons have been arrested and charged:
Chad Christopher STEVENSON (25 years) of Burlington (Held for bail)
• Trafficking a controlled substance (Methamphetamine)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order
• Fail to comply with probation (two counts)
Jessica PINN (28 years) of Burlington (Released on a Promise to Appear in Milton Court on January 11th 2019)
• Trafficking a controlled substance (Methamphetamine)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
Investigators remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report any illegal drug, gun or gang activity at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes) “See something, Hear something, Say something”.
 By Staff
December 14th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service continues to respond to several email bomb threats which have been sent to a number of recipients in Halton Region today. These bomb threats are similar to those experienced in neighbouring jurisdictions and across North America throughout the day.
 The unfounded email threats have demanded a bitcoin payment.
If you have received such a threat, we are asking that you do not respond to the bitcoin demand. Instead, please report the threat to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling our non-emergency number at 905-878-5511.
Anyone with information that would assist in the investigation of these threats is asked to contact 905-878-5511.
By Staff
December 12th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-46, the most comprehensive reform to the Criminal Code transportation regime in more than 40 years. The new law is a modern, simplified, and more coherent system of reforms to better deter and detect drug and alcohol-impaired driving.
The elements of Bill C-46 related to drug-impaired driving came into force on June 21, 2018. The legislation authorizes police to use additional tools, such as roadside oral fluid drug screeners, enacts new driving offences of being over a prohibited blood drug concentration, and allows for blood samples to be collected without first requiring a driver to undergo a drug recognition evaluation.
The part of the legislation related to alcohol-impaired driving will come into force on December 18, 2018.
These amendments include, but are not limited to, the introduction of mandatory alcohol screening and the introduction of some new and higher mandatory minimum fines and some higher maximum penalties for impaired driving.
Mandatory Alcohol Screening
There have been many questions regarding mandatory alcohol screening. Currently, police officers must have reasonable suspicion that a driver has alcohol in their body before conducting a roadside test. As of December 18, 2018, police officers with an Approved Screening Device (ASD) on hand can require any lawfully-stopped driver to provide a breath sample, even without reasonable suspicion that the driver has alcohol in their body. This would be completed after the person has been lawfully stopped pursuant to authority (common law or provincial Highway Traffic Act).
 The rules on driving impaired are about to change – tougher as well. Research suggests that up to 50 per cent of drivers with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit are not detected at roadside check stops. Mandatory alcohol screening provides a mechanism for better detection of those who choose to drink and get behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Note: A driver who refuses to provide a sample would be subject to a criminal offence (and a mandatory minimum $2,000 fine).
Penalties for Impaired Driving as of December 18, 2018
The proposed legislation would enact some new and higher mandatory minimum fines, and some higher maximum penalties.
 Refer to the attached chart for a summary of the new penalties (source).
Shared Responsibility: Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada.
Community safety is a shared responsibility, and we encourage residents and visitors to continue to work with us to reduce impaired driving. Impaired driving is considered a crime in progress. If you witness suspected impaired driving, please call 9-1-1 to report it.
By Staff
December 7th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 RIDE program now in force in HAlton Region On December 4, 2018, just before 9:30 pm, Halton Police officers were conducting a RIDE initiative in the area of North Service Road and the Highway 407 overpass in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, Ian Overend (42) of Burlington was charged with driving over 80mgs.
On December 5, 2018, just before 9:30 pm, Halton Police officers initiated a traffic stop in area of Mountain Grove Avenue and Upper Middle Road in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, Christopher Maguire (43) of Burlington was charged with driving while ability impaired and driving over 80mgs.
The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.
Members of the public are reminded that driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a crime in progress and to call 9-1-1 immediately to report a suspected impaired driver.
Police services across Ontario are now issuing media releases naming those charged with driving offences.
By Staff
December 7th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Pay Pal is a service that many people use, especially when they want to transfer funds to people or places out of the country.
While it is a little on the pricey side – it is convenient and it works. There are a lot of small companies that rely on it.
The Gazette uses the service. Seeing an email advising us that a payment has been received is not an unusual thing.
So when this message advised that a payment had arrived it would have been natural to click on the message.
That would have been an expensive click for us. The message was phony. What were the clues. Look at the message:
Looks legit – but look again at the message line that is at the top of every eamil – telling you who it came from:
By Staff
December 5th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
On December 3rd 2018, the Hasty Market Convenience store located at 4265 Thomas Alton Blvd. in Burlington was robbed.
 Shortly after 7:30 PM, two males, one armed with a knife, entered the store and ordered an employee and customer to move aside while they stole a quantity of vaping products from behind the counter. The suspects then fled the store on foot and were last seen running northbound through the parking lot.
Police searched the area and located one of the males who had stolen property from the robbery in his possession. Through further investigation, the second male was identified and has since been arrested.
Two youths aged 15 and 17 who cannot be identified because of their age are charged with robbery and wearing a disguise during the commission of an offence. One of the youths was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime. One was held for a bail hearing while the other was released on a Promise to Appear in Milton Youth Court on January 3rd 2019.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Constable Gina Brunelle of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2364.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See something, Hear something, Say something” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
By Staff
December 5th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Some really dirty stuff coming out of the Halton Region Police offices.
During the month of November, members of the Halton Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) participated in a Provincial initiative along with 26 other police services across Ontario. The focus of the initiative was to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet
During that time, the ICE unit took part in numerous investigations resulting in a number of arrests, search warrants and electronic seizures within Halton Region.
Arrested and charged parties are as follows:
Christopher HARVIE – 42 years old of Burlington, charged with: Possession of Child Pornography x 2, Make Available Child Pornography, and Access Child Pornography
Eric PARSONS – 30 years old of Hamilton, charged with: Luring, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Possession of Child Pornography
Gary HORNER – 67 years old of Toronto, charged with: Luring, Invitation to Sexual touching
Anthony (Tony) DAWKINS – 60 years old of Georgetown, charged with: Possession of Child Pornography x 2, Make available Child Pornography, Access Child Pornography
William MATHERS – 42 years of Milton, charged with: Luring, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child
Liam Murphy – 22 years old of Oakville, charged with: Luring, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child
Jianbo HONG – 41 years old of Oakville, charged with: Possession of Child Pornography x 2, Make Available Child Pornography, and Access Child Pornography
Halton Regional Police Service reminds parents to be vigilant when monitoring their children’s online activities, and to discuss internet safety strategies with them.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to these types of investigations are asked to contact D/Sgt Chris Newcombe 905-465-8965 or Det. Todd Martin 905-465-8983 of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E.).
These investigations have been funded and made possible through a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
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
By Staff
November 30th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
On Monday November 5th 2018 the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) commenced an investigation after a 13 year old male disclosed that he was sexually assaulted while using the washroom at The Bay in the Burlington Mall – 777 Guelph Line. (The Mall has officially been renamed the Burlington Centre.)
On November 4th sometime between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, while in the washroom, the victim advised that he was approached by a white male, 30-40 years of age, with spiked blonde hair with a goatee. The male was wearing jeans, and a blue and white T-shirt with running shoes. At this time the victim was sexually assaulted.
Police would like to remind the public to be vigilant with their safety and report any suspicious incidents to police immediately.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding this or similar incidents to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit – Detective Sergeant Chris Newcombe at 905-465-8965 or Detective Constable Mark Werner at 905-465-8747.
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 30th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service are currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Burlington.
 Electric charging station outside the ScotiaBank that was robbed Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 4pm on November 29, 2018, police officers responded to the ScotiaBank branch located at 4011 New Street in the City of Burlington after a 911 call was placed reporting that the bank had just been robbed by one suspect.
One suspect entered the bank and jumped over the top the of the counter after ordering the tellers to open tills in order to obtain money. No weapons were seen, no one was injured and an undisclosed sum of money was taken.
Suspect fled the bank on foot North through the plaza before fleeing in a waiting vehicle.
Suspect #1 Description:
• Male
• Tanned Skin
• Early 20s
• Black Ski Mask over face
• Wearing white hooded sweatshirt that had black sleeves with red lettering up and down the sleeves, wearing black gloves
• Dark coloured pants with dark coloured shoes
• Carrying a small black canvas bag
Suspect Vehicle Description
• Older Style Brown Buick Regal driven by unidentified second suspect.
Both suspects remain outstanding at this time.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Steve Siomra at 30 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau 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
November 29th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Following a lengthy trial and conviction, an accused has been sentenced to serve ten and a half years in jail for charges related to drug importation.
In the fall of 2016, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted three packages from India and Malaysia. One was destined for a multinational package delivery company in Georgetown, Ontario, and the other two for a mailbox store in Port Perry, Ontario. The three packages contained a total of 990 grams of concealed heroin.
On November 7, 2016, Innocent ANNIH (49) of Toronto attended the package delivery company in Georgetown, attempted to retrieve the package, and was arrested by the Halton Regional Police Service.
The Halton Regional Police Service’s Drug and Morality Unit conducted a further investigation into each of the three heroin shipments, which resulted in further evidence being obtained against ANNIH.
On September 28, 2018, following a two week trial, Superior Court Judge Conlan convicted ANNIH of Conspiracy to Import Heroin, and two counts of Attempted Possession of Heroin for the Purpose of Trafficking.
On November 23, 2018, Judge Conlan sentenced ANNIH to ten and a half years in jail.
“The Halton Regional Police Service applauds this sentence, the length of which reflects directly on the seriousness of these opioid-related crimes,” said Inspector Kevin Maher, Regional Investigative Services.
“The removal of a heroin importer from our streets is a real and tangible success in our ongoing deployment of upstream efforts to ensure that the safety and well-being of the residents of Halton remains intact.”
By Staff
November 29th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service are still receiving reports of purse thefts. In most occurrences the suspects targeted female, older adults whose purses and/or wallets were stolen from their shopping carts while they were distracted in some fashion.
 On Sunday November 25th 2018 Gentiana STOJKOVA (18-yrs) of Czech Republic, residing in Brampton was arrested by members of Burlington Uniform Patrol for a purse theft at the Wal-Mart on Dundas Street. They were assisted by members of the public and two off duty Halton Regional Police officers.
STOJKOVA was also charged for a purse theft that occurred on October 19th 2018 at the Fresco on Upper Middle in Burlington. Other theft investigations are on-going at this time and further charges are possible.
STOJKOVA was held for bail for the two charges of Theft Under $5000.
Halton Regional Police are reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings and stay alert for distraction type thefts when shopping in the grocery stores, malls and other retail business.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents or other purse thefts is asked to contact Detective Constable Derek Gray of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Vulnerable Persons and 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.
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