Alert citizen reports another impaired driver - two in one day - both along Guelph Line area.

Crime 100By Staff

November 22, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Regional police working out of the Burlington detachment seem to have a brigade of citizens working for them.

On Saturday November 21, 2015 at 10:20 pm, a citizen observed a Ford motor vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Guelph Line near the intersection of Woodward Avenue. The citizen telephoned the Halton Regional Police Service because they suspected the driver of the vehicle may have been impaired.

Moments later the citizen observed the Ford motor vehicle lose control and strike a small traffic sign on a median at this intersection and then drive away.

The Halton Regional Police Service attended several minutes later and determined that the 35 year old female driver of this vehicle had previously consumed a quantity of alcohol.

The police officers arrested the female motorist and brought her to the 30 Division (Burlington) police station for breath testing. She subsequently refused to provide breath samples for testing.

Kelly Ann Broderick, 35 years old of the City of Burlington, was charged with:

1. Impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
2. Failing to provide breath samples upon demand of a police officer

She will have a court appearance on December 16, 2015 at the Town of Milton. There were no injuries in this incident and minor damage to the motor vehicle.

A citizen once again makes the right call and reports an impaired driver that struck a traffic sign.

The notification of this incident by the citizen was instrumental in the arrest of this impaired driver. On Friday November 20, 2015, a different citizen reported a similar event which resulted in an impaired driving arrest of another person.

The Halton Regional Police works diligently to reduce incidents of impaired driving. The police service is about to begin its annual holiday RIDE campaign to attempt to prevent impaired driving.

Citizens are encouraged to report motorists who are driving in a manner that is a risk to public safety or if it is known that their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Citizens can call the emergency line of 911 if the event is in progress or can call the main police number at 905 825-4777. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637

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Citizen makes the right call and reports an impaired driver who drove into a ditch.

Crime 100By Staff

November 21, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Citizen makes the right call and reports an impaired driver who drove into a ditch (Burlington)
Friday night, just a little before 9:00 pm,  Karie Ann Benham, 40 years old of the Town of Oakville drove her car into a ditch.

A citizen observed a Hyundai motor vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of North Service Road near the intersection of Guelph Line in the City of Burlington. The citizen telephoned the Halton Regional Police Service as they were concerned that the driver of this motor vehicle may have been impaired.

Moments later the citizen observed the Hyundai motor vehicle lose control and get stuck in a ditch at the side of the North Service Road. There were no other motor vehicles involved in this incident and no person was injured after the vehicle became stuck in a ditch. There was only minor damage to the Hyundai motor vehicle.

The Halton Regional Police Service attended several minutes later and determined that the 40 year old female driver of this vehicle had previously consumed a quantity of alcohol. The police officers arrested the female motorist and brought her to the 30 Division (Burlington) police station for breath testing.

The breath testing results indicated that her blood alcohol concentration was excessive and over three times the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

Karie Ann Benham, 40 years old of the Town of Oakville was charged with:

1. Impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
2. Operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mgs.
3. Failing to comply with a prior bail release condition.

The accused was held for a video remand hearing on Saturday November 21, 2015.

The Halton Regional Police works diligently to reduce incidents of impaired driving. Citizens are encouraged to report motorists who are driving in a manner that is a risk to public safety or if it is known that their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Citizens can call the emergency line of 911 if the event is in progress or can call the main police number at 905 825-4777. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Fails to appear in court five times - Friday Fugitive given bail by Halton Court; fails to show up - police would like to find her - soon.

Crime 100By Staff

November 20th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Police are issuing their 31st “Fugitive Friday” request to the public seeking help from the public to locate wanted persons and hold them accountable for their actions.

There are numerous people who continue to evade the police and the court system and continue to live out in our communities while having a warrant for their arrest in place.

Every Friday, the Burlington Offender Management Unit shares information on a wanted person in hopes that the public can assist in locating the individual.

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Samantha Rose Dunlop 26 years old of, Sault St. Marie ON was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance in The City of Burlington: released under a promise to appear – doesn’t show up.

The 3 District, Burlington Offender Management Unit is searching for Samantha Rose Dunlop 26 years old of, Sault St. Marie ON.

In October 2015, the accused was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance in The City of Burlington. She was released from custody on a Promise to Appear and failed to attend her scheduled court date in November.

The accused is also wanted for several other offences in Sault St. Marie, including: Assault, Unlawfully in a dwelling, Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fail to Attend Court X 5, Transportation Fraud, Break and Enter and Theft.

Police have made numerous attempts to locate the accused with negative results and a warrant has been issued for her arrest.

She is wanted by Halton Regional Police Service for:

Possession of a Controlled Substance X2
Fail to Attend Court

DUNLOP is described as 5’7”, 125 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. DUNLOP has a tattoo on the back of her neck, Thai symbol – “STRENGTH”. DUNLOP is known to frequent the areas of Burlington, Sault St. Marie and the surrounding areas.

The police share “Fugitive Friday” information on their website and via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.

Anyone who may have witnessed this person or has information that would assist investigators in locating her are asked to contact D/C Bulbrook – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2346 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Personal best takes on a very real dimension for Kerry Halcovitch.

News 100 blueBy Staff

November 19th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Personal Best has always meant achieving a time better than anything that she had achieved before for Kerry Halcovitch.

That personal best takes on a new dimension for Halcovitch who celebrates one year as a pancreatic cancer survivor.

Her next personal best? To compete in Ironman, Mont Tremblant, in June 2016 as a pancreatic cancer patient!

Kerry H

For Kerry Halcovitch – personal best is a daily triumph.

Pancreatic Cancer is a devastating diagnosis. 75% will pass within 3-9 months from diagnosis. 92% will not survive 5 years. These grim statistics have essentially remained relatively unchanged for over 40 years. In fact, research indicates that incidences of pancreatic cancer are in fact on the rise.

On Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 Burlington resident, Kerry Halcovitch, will kick off her Ironman training by inspiring 150 runners and walkers with her story of courage. She will then lead the 5km “Light Up the Lake” run starting from the Burlington Waterfront Hotel.

She will be speaking at 5:45 – it will be worth listening to.

Kerry and her husband David Halcovitch both work in law enforcement. Kerry is the Executive Assistant to Stephen Tanner, the Chief of the Halton Regional Police Service.

Kerry has run the Boston Marathon and is an Ironman athlete. David is a retired police officer, who completed his policing career with the Hanover Police Service as the Chief of Police. He presently is an international security specialist.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about what the police do can be learned if you get into the Citizen Police Academy.

News 100 blueBy Staff

November 19th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Anyone interested in learning more about the Forensic Identification Unit, the Tactical and Rescue Unit, or the Collision Reconstruction Unit of the Halton Regional Police Service might want to follow up on a really interesting opportunity.

Are you curious to know what it’s really like to be a police officer? Want to know about fraud and identity theft prevention?

The Halton Regional Police Service still has spots available for the upcoming session of the Citizen Police Academy. This informative and innovative program runs from 7-10 pm every Tuesday night for twelve weeks, between January 26th and April 12th 2016.

HRPS Storm sniffing

How do the police choose dogs for the canine unit and how does the police officer handle the actual training – and where does the dog go at night?

Each week participants are given presentations on various aspects of the Police Service. Just a few of the areas of the Police Service that are covered include Recruiting, Hostage Negotiations, Major Crime Investigations, Police Training Unit, Polygraph, Morality/Drugs, and the Communications Bureau.

This voluntary program is designed for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of their local Police Service, and policing in Canada in general.

HRPS - coffee maker Both suspects

How do the police get video from crime scenes and how do they analyze the information?

Preference is given to persons who reside in, work in, or own a business in the Region of Halton.

For more information go online:

A current email address is mandatory for communication purposes and correspondence.

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Police called it a shop lifting spree - $3000 worth of stuff taken from Fortinos - they never made it to their car.

Crime 100By Staff

November 18, 2019

BURLINGTON, ON

Two people decided to get the jump on the weekend shoppers on Monday. Just after 7:40 pm an observant Loss Prevention Officer at a local Fortinos Store observed a man and woman load a grocery cart with large quantities of merchandise and suspected they would leave without paying for the items so police were called.

The Loss Prevention Officers suspicions proved correct as the man and woman left the store with the loaded cart without paying. Uniformed officers had arrived just as the couple were exiting the store and they were immediately arrested.

Police located the couple’s vehicle in the parking lot which had recently stolen licence plates on it. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of stolen merchandise from other Burlington stores.

Items stolen include chewing gum, toothpaste, chocolate bars, perfume and toilet paper. The exact value of the items stolen is not yet known however it is believed to be in excess of $3000.00

Arrested/charged are:

Scott Cameron RUPERT (44 yrs) of Hamilton

• Theft under $5000 (Five Counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime (Two counts)
• Fail to comply with probation

 

Maria MONIZ (30 yrs) of Hamilton

• Theft under $5000 (Five Counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime (Two counts)

Both were released on a Promise to Appear with an Undertaking and will appear in Milton Court on December 16th 2015.

Ho ho ho to them.

Anyone who may have any information pertaining to these or other incidents is asked to call the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825 4747 ext. 2316, Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting *Tip201* with your message to 274637 (crimes)

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Three arrested in a Burlington drug raid - cocaine, marijuana and cannabis resin + $2940 in cash seized

Crime 100By Staff

November 16, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

On November 13th 2015, the Halton Regional Police, Burlington Strategic Support Team (SST), concluded a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in three arrests and the execution of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Burlington residence.

Seized as a result of the Investigation:

• 59 grams of cocaine
• 428 grams of marihuana)
• 11 grams of cannabis resin/ hashish , also known as “shatter”
• $2940.00 in cash.

The drugs have an estimated street value of $ 10,500.00

The following persons have been charged:

Robert David EMERY (25 yrs) of Burlington (Released on Promise to Appear in Milton Court on December 22nd 2015)

• Trafficking a controlled substance (cocaine),
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) – under 30 grams

Cole SIROIS (22 yrs) of Burlington (Released on Promise to Appear in Milton Court on December 22nd 2015)
• Possession of a controlled substance, (marihuana) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (cannabis resin) for the purpose of trafficking,

Aaron MACISAAC (22 yrs) of Burlington (Released on Promise to Appear in Milton Court on December 15th 2015)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine).

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)

Assuming the federal government decides to get into the distribution of marihuana – how will the police handle drug raids?

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Police seeking suspect in personal property thefts at Joseph Brant Hospital

Crime 100By Staff

November 14, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Regional police have advised media that the person responsible has now been identified as Kerry HENWOOD (54-yrs) whose last know address was in the Hamilton area. He is now wanted for three counts of theft under $5000 and 7 counts of fraudulent use of credit card under $5000.

Detectives in Burlington are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a series of thefts from the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital

On Sunday November 8th 2015, an unknown male suspect attended the hospital and gained access to employee areas within the hospital. The suspect stole personal items belonging to several employees.

hospital theft susoect photoThe same suspect later used the victim’s stolen banking cards at various retail locations in Burlington.

The suspect is described as being male, white, approximately 50 years of age, standing between 5’2″ to 5’4″ and weighing between 140-150lbs. He has short brown spiky hair and was seen wearing dark framed eyeglasses. He wore a dark coloured vest with a long sleeved shirt with gray & black horizontal stripes.

Anyone with information that would assist in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Kevin Harvey at 905 825-4747 extension 2347 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Police arrest a suspect in the nighttime break & enter and theft from vehicles in Aldershot.

 

Crime 100By Staff

November 13, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

On Thursday November 12th at approximately 3:40 AM, a resident on Park Avenue in Burlington woke up to find an intruder in the home.

After being discovered, the intruder quickly fled and police were called.

At approximately 5:00 AM, police responded to Spring Garden Road for a report of a male breaking into cars.

Police located and arrested a male who was found to be in possession of numerous stolen items including a PlayStation 4 that had been stolen from the Park Avenue break and enter.

Arrested and held for bail is:

Wayne Gordon PUNTER (38 yrs) of Maple Crossing Blvd. in Burlington

Charges:

Break, Enter & Theft
Possession of Break-in Instruments
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
Theft under $5000
Breach Probation (Three counts)

Anyone with information about this investigation are asked to contact the Detective Vince Couce – Burlington – Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext. 2307 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Halton Police Looking for Nicholas Christopher Sawadski

Crime 100By Staff

November 13th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

 

The Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington station is reaching out to the public for help locating wanted persons and hold them accountable for their actions.

There are numerous people who continue to evade the police and the court system and continue to live out in our communities while having a warrant for their arrest in place.

Every Friday, the Burlington Offender Management Unit shares information on a wanted person in hopes that the public can assist in locating the individual.

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Nicholas Christopher SAWADSKI 31 years old of, Brantford ON.

3 District, Burlington Offender Management Unit is searching for Nicholas Christopher SAWADSKI 31 years old of, Brantford ON.

In November 2014, the accused stole a quantity of electronic goods from a store in Burlington and was arrested and charged.

The accused failed to attend Court. Officers have made numerous attempts to locate the accused with negative results and a Warrant has been issued for his arrest.

He is wanted by Halton Regional Police for:

Theft under $5000
Fail to Comply Probation
Fail to Re-attend Court

SAWADSKI is described as 5’7”, 165 lbs with short brown hair and brown eyes. SAWADSKI is known to frequent the areas of Burlington, Brantford, Tillsonburg and the surrounding areas.

The police share “Fugitive Friday” information on their website and via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.

Anyone who may have witnessed this person or has information that would assist investigators in locating him are asked to contact D/C Bulbrook – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2346 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Weapons amnesty brings in 135 devices - including a one-handed crossbow

Crime 100By Staff

November 6, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Between October 19 and October 26, 2015, the Halton Regional Police Drug, Gun and Gang Unit ran a week long amnesty for residents to get rid of unwanted weapons. Officers responded to pick up requests from citizens around the region, looking to surrender and dispose of firearms, weapons and ammunition.

Gun amnesty haul

Police display the weapons turned in by the public during a weapons amnesty.

A list of items turned into police is as follows:

55 rifles
14 shotguns
27 pellet handguns
22 pellet rifles
17 handguns
2 starter pistols
1 one-handed crossbow
10 knives
250 pounds of ammunition.

It is evident our communities in Halton are that much safer due to the partnership between the community and police. 135 total weapons capable of firing some form of projectile are no longer available for opportunistic thieves.

 

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Police seeking a fugitive with 25 criminal convictions.

Crime 100By Staff

November 6, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Burlington Offender Management Unit of the Halton Regional Police Service is searching for Scott Michael MACDONALD 36 years old of, St Catherines ON.

FF29In September 2015 the accused stole a quantity of electronics from a store in Burlington and made good his escape.

During the investigation it came to light that the accused was on a separate release for similar offences in York Region as well as probation for a similar offence in Halton Region

Officers made numerous attempts to locate the accused with negative results and a warrant was issued for his arrest

To date the accused has managed to amass 25 convictions for various offences including; Thefts, Frauds, Break and Enters, Over 80 mgs and Fail to Attend Court

He is wanted by Halton Regional Police for:

Theft under $5000
Fail to Comply Undertaking x 2
Fail to Comply Probation

MACDONALD is described as 5’9”, 150 lbs with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. He has numerous tattoos – Right forearm – “SATYANEARY”, Left arm – full sleeve, Left forearm – “MIKAYLA” in Cambodian. MACDONALD is known to frequent the areas of Burlington, Brantford, York, Niagara and the surrounding areas.

The Regional police began a Fugitive Friday program intended to seek the support of the community to apprehend people who continue to evade the police and the court system and continue to live out in our communities while having a warrant for their arrest in place.

Every Friday, the Burlington Offender Management Unit will share information on a wanted person in hopes that the public can assist in locating the individual. The information will be on the Police Service web site and made public via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.

The HRPS shares “Fugitive Friday” information on our website and via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.

Anyone who may have witnessed this person or has information that would assist investigators in locating him are encouraged to contact D/Cst. Bulbrook – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2346 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Fire arms amnesty pulls in more than 100 weapons - streets are now safer say the police.

Crime 100By Staff

November 5th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Police have completed their week long firearms and weapons amnesty.

Between October 19 and October 26, 2015, Halton officers responded to pick up requests from citizens around the region, looking to surrender and dispose of firearms and weapons.

Approximately 130 firearms were turned in, approximately 10 knives and 250 pounds of ammunition.

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Regional police work with Border Services nab imported heroin - two charged held for a bail hearing.

Crime 100By Staff

November 3rd, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Police partnered with the Canadian Border Services and intercepted a shipment of heroin they believe was headed for the streets of Halton.

On November 2, 2015, the Halton Regional Police Drug, Gun & Gang Unit concluded an investigation related to the importation of heroin into Canada, more specifically, into Halton.

Heroin Uganda Nov 3-15

Heroin seized by the Regional police at a post box service outlet in the Region – check the weight.

In October 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted a package into the country containing heroin which originated from Uganda. The package was destined for a private mailbox at a retail shipping store in the Town of Oakville. The Canada Border Services Agency notified the Halton Police who began monitoring the package.

On November 2, 2015, two Brampton men, Jordan JONES and Rogan THOMAS, attended the Oakville retail shipping store and retrieved the package. Both men were arrested and a search warrant was executed at Jordan JONES’ residence resulting in the seizure of electronic devices.

Accused:
Rohan THOMAS, 19 years from Brampton has been charged with:

Importing heroin
Trafficking heroin
Uttering a forged document
Use a counterfeit mark

Jordan JONES, 27 years from Brampton has been charged with:

Importing heroin
Possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin

Both men were held in custody pending a bail hearing schedule for November 3, 2015, at the Milton courthouse.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Drug, Gun and Gang Unit at 905 825-4747 ext 8732 or anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Skips bail on a driving while impaired charge - police would like to find Donald Ray McGill

Crime 100By Staff

October 30th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

There are numerous people who continue to evade the police and the court system and continue to live out in our communities while having a warrant for their arrest in place.

Every Friday, for the past 28 weeks, the Burlington Offender Management Unit shares information on a wanted person in hopes that the public can assist in locating the individual.

In this edition of Fugitive Friday is searching for Donald Ray McGILL, 53 years old of, St Thomas ON.

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Donald Ray McGILL, 53 years old of, St Thomas ON.

In April 2014, the accused was observed by officers speeding and driving erratically around the City of Burlington.

The accused was arrested and subsequently provided two samples of breath which registered a fail

He was charged with Driving while Impaired and Over 80 mgs of Alcohol

The accused was released and was scheduled to re-attend court in September 2015 which he failed to do and warrants were issued for his arrest.

He is wanted by Halton Regional Police for:

Driving while Impaired
Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol
Fail to Re-Attend Court

McGILL is described as 5’11”, 165lbs, blue eyes and greying blonde hair. McGILL has tattoos of a “dagger” on his upper left arm and “Heaven’s Gate” on his left forearm. McGILL is known to frequent the areas of Burlington, Oakville, St Thomas and the surrounding areas.

The police share “Fugitive Friday” information on their website and via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.

Anyone who may have witnessed this person or has information that would assist investigators in locating him are encouraged to contact D/C Bulbrook – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2346 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Interested in a career in policing? New police recruiting video asks: Have you got what it takes?

News 100 blueBy Staff

October 28, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Police Recruiting Bureau has launched their new Constable Recruitment video; it is expected to attract a lot of interest in those who see policing as a career goal.

The uniform officers are the face of policing in the Halton Region. The Police service wants to attract well-rounded men and women with passion, integrity and desire to make a difference in people’s lives.

The Service is committed to recruiting, training and developing the talents of those who can serve the public and maintain the high level of public safety.
There are two version of the video. The long version portrays several day to day duties from positions and units across the Service.

There is a short version.

Those interested in learning more about the hiring process can locate information and a link to the online application at https://www.haltonpolice.ca/JoinUs/Pages/default.aspx .

Applicants can also email policerecruiting@haltonpolice.ca or call 905-825-4747, ext. 5112.

Have you got what it takes?

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Halton Police Investigating Robbery at Plains Road Gas Station

Crime 100By Staff

October 28, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Just before 9 pm last night an unknown male walked towards a gas station on Plains Road and robbed the attendant.

Husky Gaas stationThe man entered the kiosk of the Husky Gas Station located at 559 Plains Rd East in the City of Burlington, brandished a knife and demanded cash.

The suspect left with a handful of bills and coins and fled on foot in an easterly direction towards Cedarwood Place.

The male suspect is described as wearing a black jacket with the hood up over his head and a red bandana covering his face. He was wearing black gloves and black pants.

The Super Store almost directly across the street from the Husky gas station was also robbed on October 21st.  The Gazette reported on that event,

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to contact the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext 2316 or anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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Identity theft is all over the place on the internet- Stay vigilant.

Crime 100By Staff

October 27th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

They are out in force this week – the fraud artists are just flooding the internet with what at first glance looks like a message from your banker – always look at the email address the message came from – and even then – give the bank a call – they always want to hear from you about any effort to scam your money from you.

Identity theft - many faces

The scam artists want to learn as much as they can about you – so they can become you and drain every dollar you have out of your account. Pay attention to the email you get.

One of our people got two requests to check on their account – first one went like this:

It came from: CIBC Online <no-reply@cibonl.com>- that is not a CIBC email address

Because we have received multiple failed authentication attempts, your online access has been temporarily locked.
To restore your access, click: Sign On to CIBC Online and proceed with the verification process.

The second one came from:

Customer Contact Centre! <supervisor@hdt.es>
And used the first name of the person it was sent to: Good afternoon (name)

Your Bank of Montreal account has just been used to connect Internet Explorer on Windows 10/26/2015 12:27:39 Uganda

Could not this browser if you have used this device or with your account.
This can happen when you first connect to another computer, phone or browser when you use the browser incognito or private browsing or deleting cookies or when accessing your account else.

If this was you, please sign in from your regularly used device.

If you haven’t recently signed in from an unrecognized device and believe someone may have accessed your account, please visit this link to change your password and update your account recovery information.

Thanks for taking these additional steps to keep your account safe.

The grammatical errors were a dead giveaway with this one.

ID theft screen

The identity thieves are very good at what they do.

They are out there – looking for someone who may not pay close attention. It is your money –make sure someone doesn’t steal it from you.

Stay vigilant.

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Weapons amnesty ends in two days - police have set up a dedicated phone line

Crime 100By Pepper Parr

October 27th, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Firearms and Weapons Amnesty ends in two days October 29, 2015.

The police have encouraged people to surrender their unregistered or unwanted firearms and weapons to the Halton Regional Police.

This amnesty is an opportunity for members of the community to hand in firearms and/or weapons and ammunition that are unused, inherited or illegal, without the fear of being charged for having them.

Guns weapons amnesty

Weapons previously turned in by the public.

During this amnesty, the police encourage people to turn in illegally held guns and ammunition and any other unwanted firearms, imitation firearms and air guns. In addition, any weapon that may pose a threat to public safety such as switchblades, butterfly knives, pepper spray, nunchuks, shurikens, push daggers, knife-combs, crossbows, spiked wristbands, batons and/or blowguns.

There is a dedicated telephone line available to arrange a firearm or weapon pick up. (905) 465-8733 will be monitored from Monday to Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm during the ten days.

DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPONS OR FIREARMS TO A POLICE STATION.

DO NOT TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR WEAPONS IN YOUR VEHICLE.

DO NOT GREET OFFICERS AT THE DOOR WITH FIREARMS/WEAPONS.

Officers assigned to pick up the weapons will provide police identification and will require a signature for destruction.

This Amnesty is an opportunity for everyone to take part in removing these firearms and weapons from the community, reducing the risk of them falling into the hands of criminals.

Last year, approximately 180 firearms were turned in, about 40 knives and 200 pounds of ammunition.

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Police ask for help with a crime ten days after it was reported to have taken place.

Crime 100By Staff

October 26, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

On Thursday October 15th 2015 at approximately 4:00 am, an unknown person entered numerous vehicles in the City of Burlington. Among other items, the suspect stole credit cards which were later used at various locations in Burlington and Brampton.

Credit card thief

While the police news release was sketchy – there is nothing sketchy about the quality of the video that was captured.

Anyone who has information that would assist investigators in identifying this male are encouraged to contact D/Cst Freeman – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2363, Det Bale ext 2312, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

Not a lot of detail in this police report and why is it being made public ten days after the crime was committed?
If you can help – do help.

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