 By Staff
June 1, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
Halton Police Getting Help from Halton Elementary Students to Name our New Canine Recruit
Halton Regional Police is looking forward to the addition of a sixth Canine team; this new four-legged recruit is due to join us in late summer.
 Regional police are asking all the elementary students in Halton to take part in a contest to give this police pup a name. The new Police Service Dog will join PSD Tracker, PSD Storm, PSD Parker, PSD Bishop and PSD Nero in their efforts to protect and serve the communities in Halton.
The retired Police Service Dogs are: Chase, Kingston, Sniper, Justice, Honour, Gage, Kruz, Baron, Titan, Juno and Valour.
The Regional police have invited all the elementary schools in Halton to take part in this name the K9 contest. They have until Friday June 5, 2015 to submit their chosen name.
The police are encouraging the children to be original and imaginative and to come up with one name entry for each school. A single syllable is preferred; however a maximum of two is accepted. A gender neutral name is also suggested.
How the community can get involved:
Beginning June 10, 2015, the community will have two ways in which to vote for their favorite name.
A hashtag campaign will be run on the @HaltonPolice and @HRPSK9 Twitter accounts and non-Twitter users can go to our website at www.haltonpolice.ca.
The name that collects the most hashtags and online votes will be the winning name which will be revealed on Monday June 22, 2015.
The school who nominated the winning name will receive a visit from Chief Tanner, the new K9 handler and new Police Service Dog when its training is completed in the Fall.
 By Staff
May 29, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
It is week #6 for the Halton Regional Police Service “Fugitive Friday” initiative that has the Halton Regional Police, Burlington station reaching out to the public to help 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.
 Michael John RAMSAY In this edition of Fugitive Fridays the 3 District, Burlington Offender Management Unit is searching for Michael John RAMSAY, 40 years old, of Burlington, ON.
In May 2014, the accused was involved in an altercation and subsequently charged with assault.
In December 2014, the accused fail to appear in court and a warrant was issued for his arrest for the charges of:
Assault
Breach of Recognizance
Fail to Appear Court
The accused is also wanted by Hamilton Police Service for:
Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Refuse – Breath Sample
Fail to Attend court x 2
Michael RAMSAY is described as 5’10”, 230lbs, blue eyes and brown hair. RAMSAY has several tattoos (Left forearm – Warrior Demon, Dragon with a Scottish shield and a Heart with name in the centre of it, Right arm – sleeve with a Dragon, Family Crest, Demon and a Heart.
RAMSAY has ties to Halton, Hamilton, Toronto and the surrounding areas.
Anyone who may have witnessed this male or has information that would assist investigators in identifying him are encouraged to contact Det. St. Denis – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2305/2342 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).
The Regional police share “Fugitive Friday” information on their website and via social media through Twitter @HRPSBurl and @HaltonPolice.
By Staff
May 28, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
There will be new brass to polish at Regional Police headquarters in Oakville.
The two deputy chiefs will have either turned in their badges or will be doing so in the not too distant future.
Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher retired earlier this year to take on the role of Deputy Chief for the South Simcoe Police Service. Deputy Chief Bob Percy announced he will not be seeking reappointment at the end of his current contract which expires in 2016.
 Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher on the left and Detective Donna Whittaker answer media questions. Fletcher leaves Halton for Simcoe in the near future. The Halton Regional Police Services Board is embarking on a search for two Deputy Chiefs of Police. Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher retired earlier this year to take on the role of Deputy Chief for the South Simcoe Police Service. Deputy Chief Bob Percy announced he will not be seeking reappointment at the end of his current contract which expires in 2016.
The Halton Police Services Board decided that to ensure the Police Service continues to be led by innovative and progressive leaders, and the community continues to receive excellent and efficient service, applications from both internal and external candidates will be sought for these two positions.
“The Board recognizes the outstanding strength of leadership experience and expertise which currently exists internally in the Service. The Board believes only by undertaking a full internal/external search can the public be certain the very best are chosen, and a full internal and external search will give the successful candidates the greatest credibility in these positions as they will have been measured against a larger pool of candidates,” Mayor Rob Burton, Police Services Board Chair said.
The selection process will revolve around skills and abilities of candidates in continuing the successful implementation of the Service’s Business Plan and Goals and Themes. This is important to the Board in ensuring the current and future needs of the Service and the community are met.
 Deputy Chief Bob Percy has handled some tricky situations in Burlington He did his best to bring competitive cycling to the Region a number of years ago. He has announced that he will leave the Halton Police |Service in 2016. To assist the Board in the selection process, the consulting firm Odgers Berndtson has been engaged. Burton noted they are highly qualified and have considerable experience in the selection of senior police executives across Canada”. The selection process will begin immediately with successors being identified by early fall.
The Halton Regional Police Services Board is a seven member civilian Board that oversees the Halton Regional Police. Under the Police Services Act, the Board is responsible for the Police Service operating and capital budgets; strategic planning; policies and priorities.
The Police Board’s fundamental responsibility is to ensure adequate and effective police services are provided to the citizens of Halton Region.
The Police Services Board now has an opportunity to place female police officers into senior positions. Chief Tanner, who holds a degree in psychology, sits on the Board. How influential will he be in directing the choice of the two new deputies?
By Staff
May 26, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
Now there is an interesting – even if criminal idea.
You steal the license plate off a car.
You put the stolen license plate on your car just before you drive in to fill your gas tank.
When the tank is full you drive off without paying for the gas you took.
 Looks pretty relaxed doesn’t he? Recognize him – call it in. The plates on the car you are using might get caught on camera – not to worry – the plates are not yours. You might get caught on the camera as well but it wouldn’t be too hard to effect a disguise
The Regional police have run into this problem – early in April a suspect in a suspect was driving a grey Pontiac Grand Prix GT with stolen licence plates attached to it. The suspect filled the tank and fled without paying for the fuel.
The most recent case was at the Petro Canada Gas Station located at 5600 Mainway in the City of Burlington; a quick flip to the QEW where traffic will hide you.
Any person who may have information that would assist police in identifying this suspect (PHOTOS Attached) are asked to contact D/Cst. Dave Ardrey of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2306 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222 8477 (TIPS), or through the internet at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
By Staff
May 25, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
On Friday May 22, 2015 between 6:00am and 6:00pm, officers from the three regional District Response Teams collectively worked together to target the Big 4 driving behaviours that are responsible for placing road users at most risk, namely;
impaired driving
distracted driving
aggressive driving
failure to wear a seatbelt
Officers focused their efforts along the Dundas Street commuter route in the City of Burlington and the Town of Oakville.
 During the one-day education and enforcement project, a total of 197 Provincial Offence Notices were laid. The majority of these charges consisted of speeding and distracted driving offences.
Officers also provided several warnings and cautions regarding driving behavior.
Halton Regional Police would like to remind motorists that holding a cell phone when driving a motor vehicle is likely to become the leading cause of traffic fatalities by 2016. As such our Service remains committed to targeting motorists who commit this offence and doing all that is possible to ensure a safe commute.
The next Regional Safe Commute initiative will take place in the Towns of Milton and Halton Hills.
Anyone can report a traffic or driving concern by visiting our website and making a ROAD WATCH complaint.
ROAD WATCH is a community driven program encouraging anonymous reporting of incidents involving dangerous and/or aggressive driving. This program is an opportunity to bring an aggressive driver to our attention. Be the extra eyes and ears and learn more here:
By Staff
May 22, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
Every Friday, the Burlington Offender Management Unit shares information on a wanted person hoping the public can assist in locating the individual.
 Mark AUBERTIN is described as 5’9”, 150 lbs, brown eyes and brown hair. The program is in its fifth week and to date two of the four wanted persons has been apprehended.
This week the police would like your help in locating Mark Lloyd AUBERTIN, 42 years old, of Hamilton, ON.
Facts:
– During 2013 the accused committed numerous Break and Enters in Halton and Hamilton Regions by smashing car windows and stealing items from inside
– The accused was located and arrested in possession of several Break and Enter instruments in September 2013 at which time he was released on an Appearance Notice on a plethora of charges
– The accused was investigated again in December of 2014 at which time he was found to be in possession of Break and Enter Instruments, Stolen Property and a small quantity of drugs as well as being in breach of several of his court imposed conditions of bail
– The accused was released on a Recognizance and was required to attend court on May 4th, 2015 in Burlington which he failed to do and a warrant was issued for his arrest
– The accused has previous convictions for Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, Drugs, Break and Enter Commit, Thefts, Mischief and Escape Lawful Custody and is now wanted on a total of 34 charges.
He is wanted by Halton Regional Police Service for:
Break and Enter Commit x 8
Mischief under $5000 x 8
Fail to Comply Recognizance x 6
Possession of Break and Enter Instruments x 2
Possession of Stolen Property
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Fail to Attend Court
The accused is also wanted by Hamilton Police Service for:
Fail to Comply Recognizance x 4
Fail to Re-Attend Court
Possession of Burglary Tools
Possession of Marihuana
Mark AUBERTIN is described as 5’9”, 150 lbs, brown eyes and brown hair. AUBERTIN has piercings in both ears and is known to frequent Hamilton, Burlington as well as the surrounding areas.
Anyone who may have witnessed this male or has information that would assist investigators in identifying 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).
By Staff
May 21, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
After a lengthy investigation by the Halton Police Regional Fraud Unit, a St. Catharines man has been arrested and charged for his involvement in defrauding thirteen local condominium corporations of 4.1 million dollars between March 2009 and September 2014.
Brett Mackenzie LEAHEY, 45 yrs, acted as the owner/operator of Integrated Condominium Management (ICM), a property management firm responsible for servicing and managing the finances of ten condominium corporations in the City of Burlington and three in the City of Hamilton.
Among several of the allegations, Mr. Leahey forged property maintenance invoices and contracts, fraudulently charged the condominiums for work not completed and re-distributed assets from the corporations to his business accounts for personal use.
“Our investigation would indicate that Mr. Leahey clearly took advantage of the position entrusted to him by these corporations for his own personal gain,” stated Detective Constable Derek Wilson of the Halton Police Regional Fraud Unit.
Leahey will appear for a bail hearing at Milton Provincial Court on Thursday May 21st, in relation to the following charges:
• Defraud the Public
• Fraud Over $5,000 – 7 Counts
• Laundering Proceeds of Crime – 3 Counts
• Utter Forged Document – 11 Counts
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime – 2 Counts
The condominiums involved were not named in the police report.
By Staff
May 20, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
One down, one to go.
Alannah MARACLE was arrested on May 19th in the Peel region.
Lorne GENERAL managed to evade police and remains at large.
The Halton Regional Police Service had asked the public to assist in locating Lorne General.
The duo are wanted in connection with a residential break and enter, theft of motor vehicles, police pursuit and motor vehicle collisions which occurred in the City of Burlington on May 11th 2015.
Lorne GENERAL (28 years) is wanted for 22 charges and Alannah MARACLE (21 years) is wanted for 8 charges in relation to the incident in Burlington. Further charges are anticipated.
If a member of the public has knowledge regarding the whereabouts of GENERAL, they are encouraged to phone police. Personal safety is the #1 priority, please call police and do not approach these parties. Any person with information that can assist in this investigation is asked to call the Burlington Criminal Investigation Bureau – at 905-825 4747 ext. 2316/2312 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222 8477 (TIPS), or through the internet at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
By Staff
May 19, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
“Pressure, pressure, pressure that was definitely the theme this week” for the most recent Friday Fugitive.
Scottie Ryerson was arrested in Hamilton Friday evening after Halton police were able to contact him at which time he surrendered. He was under intense pressure from family and friends as a direct result of the media coverage as soon as articles were posted.
A previous Friday Fugitive, Curtis Komp remains in custody in Ottawa; he has been charged with 13 counts of False Pretences, two counts of Breach of Probation and two counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance. Curtis is to appear in Ottawa court on May 19th where a guilty plea is anticipated.
 Raymond Lloyd French – still on the Friday Fugitive list  Kenneth Lorne Moodie – there are people who want to talk to you The count for this initiative is now two out of four back in police custody.
Still on the list are Kenneth Lorne Moodie and Raymond Lloyd French
French
Moodie
By Staff
May 17, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
Detective Ellie Bale, 30 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau wants very much to meet up with two WANTED PARTIES.
The duo are wanted in connection with a residential break and enter, theft of motor vehicles, police pursuit and motor vehicle collisions which occurred in the City of Burlington on May 11th 2015.
Lorne GENERAL (28 years) is wanted for 22 charges and Alannah MARACLE (21 years) is wanted for eight charges in relation to the incident in Burlington. Further charges are anticipated.
If a member of the public has knowledge regarding the whereabouts of MARACLE and/or GENERAL, they are encouraged to phone police.
These two look like they may at some point qualify for Fugitive Friday recognition.
Personal safety is the #1 priority, please call police and do not approach these parties. Any person with information that can assist in this investigation is asked to call the Burlington Criminal Investigation Bureau – at 905-825 4747 ext. 2316/2312 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222 8477 (TIPS), or through the internet at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
By Staff
May 15, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
A 61-year-old Burlington woman was defrauded $37,500 in an increasingly common romance scam targeting individuals who frequent online dating sites.
The female met an unknown individual in February 2015 on a popular dating website and began an online relationship with them. The individual persuaded the female to wire transfer funds overseas to DUBAI, United Arab Emirates to assist with the purchase of horses and then several days later continued to convince her to send more money for the care of the horses.
When staff at the wire transfer business suspected the activity was fraudulent, the female continued to send additional money through her own bank. The female victim was devastated to learn that the relationship was deceitful and she had been victim to this scheme.
Halton Regional Police are reminding residents to be vigilant when communicating with anyone online, especially using online dating sites.
Please be cognizant of romance scam relationships and be suspicious of the following scenarios;
• Anyone you are not familiar with wanting you to send them money via wire transfer or through your bank.
• Asking to communicate with you outside the dating service or email.
• Requesting your address to send you flowers or gifts. Never give out your address or personal information.
• Claims they live in Canada or the U.S., but they are currently travelling, living or working abroad.
• Refers to your relationship as “destiny” or “fate.”
• Soon after initiating the relationship, outlines an emergency situation pleading you to assist them financially.
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).
By Staff
May 15th, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
If there was ever any doubt that thieves regularly steal your identity any way they can – read on.
On Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 6:45am a Halton Regional Police uniform officer on patrol at Motel 6, located at 4345 North Service Road in the City of Burlington observed a motor vehicle that had been recently reported stolen by Ottawa Police. The vehicle was stopped and the occupants subsequently arrested.
Further investigation revealed the two female occupants in the vehicle were also in possession of several pieces of counterfeit government identification, stolen credit cards and a small quantity of marihuana.
Accused:
Line PHRAND, 55 years, from St.Andre D’Argenteuil, Quebec
Cynthia GILBERT, 38 years, from Montreal, Quebec
have both been charged with:
Possession of Stolen Property over $5000
Unauthorized Possession of Credit Card Data
Possession of Identity Theft Documents
Possession of Counterfeit Mark
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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).
By Staff
May 15, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
It is week #4 for Halton Regional Police, Burlington station “Fugitive Friday” initiative. This is the police reaching out to the community and asking for help in locating wanted persons and holding 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 will share information on a wanted person hoping the public can assist in locating the individual.
 Scottie Ryerson. Burlington police detachments Friday Fugitive In this edition of Fugitive Friday the 3 District, Burlington Offender Management Unit is searching for:
Scottie Patrick RYERSON, 28 years old, of Hamilton, ON.
It is alleged:
– In December of 2014 the accused was investigated during a traffic stop for operating a Motor Vehicle while his licence was suspended
– Upon arrest a quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamines were located in the accused’s possession as well as a Machete.
– Further investigation revealed the accused was already on a form of release with Hamilton Police Service for Possession of Drugs – Methamphetamines as well as Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
– The accused was released on an Undertaking and was required to attend court on April 24th, 2015 in Milton which he failed to do and a warrant was issued for his arrest
He is now wanted for:
Possession of a Schedule I Drug (2 counts) – Heroin and Amphetamines
Breach of Undertaking (3 counts)
Fail to Appear Court
The accused is on an alarming pace racking up 11 current charges before the courts since December of 2014.
The accused is known to frequent areas of Halton Region as well as Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Scottie RYERSON is described as 5’8”, 165 lbs, blue eyes and brown hair.
RYERSON has several tattoos (Left forearm – Punisher skull, Right forearm – blade, skull with flames and the name Kaylee-Ann, Neck – Chain around his neck.
Anyone who may have witnessed this male or has information that would assist investigators in identifying 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).
 By Staff
May 14, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
Three City of Burlington employees were engaged in landscaping work on a centre island median on Walkers Line, south of Berton Avenue.
At 9:30 am, the driver of a northbound Nissan Pathfinder lost control of the vehicle and mounted the island median.
 Scene of the accident that seriously injured three city employees who were working on the median island. The Nissan struck all three landscapers, then came to rest on the grass at the east side of the roadway.
Two males, age 19 and 22, were transported to Hamilton General Hospital with critical injuries. They are presently in stable condition.
The third worker, a 34 year old female, was transported to Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 51 year old male driver was not injured.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but police have ruled out alcohol and cellular device usage. The police have not released the name of the driver of the Nissan.
This investigation is continuing and police are requesting anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Greg Cormier at 905-825-4747 ext. 5066.
 By Staff
May 12, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
It looks like it could come from the Bank of Montreal – and we all make little goofs logging in. Did I make that many I might ask.
 It might look legitimate – it isn’t. This kind of scam is an attempt to get you to click on the link they want you to go to – then they begin to gather information. It doesn’t take them very long to get to the point where they have enough information to begin sucking money out of your bank account; your credit card or any number of places where you have funds that are accessible on line.
The sent from address used is a little confusing – this isn’t from a bank.
The basic rule is always be vigilant and if in doubt – don’t.
By Staff
May 12, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
It was almost like a game of cops and robbers with one chasing the other.
The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating an incident involving an attempt residential break and enter to a residence and the theft of motor vehicles in the City of Burlington.
 Halton Regional Police have learned when not to engage in a pursuit – they back off rather than endanger the public. They eventually catch the people they were going after. On May 11, 2015, at approximately 3:00 pm, a citizen who resides on Foxwood Drive interrupted culprits attempting to break into his residence. The homeowner confronted the culprits and was threatened. A male and female culprit fled the scene in a grey GMC Envoy type motor vehicle.
The Halton Regional Police Service was notified of the incident and located the motor vehicle driving a short distance away. The GMC Envoy motor vehicle drove northbound on Walkers Line and failed to stop for the police. The GMC Envoy became stopped in traffic on Walkers Line at Upper Middle Road and then began driving in a dangerous manner by driving on the sidewalk to get away. Police discontinued attempting to stop this motor vehicle due to the risk to public safety. It was determined that the GMC Envoy motor vehicle had been reported stolen from the Toronto area.
A short time later the police was notified by a citizen that two persons were attempting to steal a parked motor vehicle in the area of Corporate Drive and Mainway Drive. The motor vehicle was parked in an industrial complex building. The culprits then stopped attempting to steal this motor vehicle and got back into the grey GMC Envoy motor vehicle. The culprits then drove at a high rate of speed through a locked gate to exit out of a driveway of the industrial complex. Police observed the GMC Envoy motor vehicle for a second time moments later on Walkers Line but elected to not pursue for public safety reasons.
The motor vehicle was later observed abandoned on Country Club Drive near Walkers Line. Police observed a suspicious white GMC pickup truck with two occupants leaving the area. The white GMC pickup truck became stuck in traffic at Walkers Line at Dundas Street. An unmarked police vehicle attempted to block its path to prevent it from driving from its stopped position. The driver of the white GMC pickup truck deliberately drove into the unmarked police motor vehicle and also into a civilian motor vehicle at this location. No persons were injured in this series of incidents.
Police discontinued attempting to stop this motor vehicle due to the risk to public safety. The culprits then drove away eastbound along Dundas Street to Appleby Line. It is believed they may have entered onto the 407 highway at that location. It is believed that the second vehicle involved namely a white GMC pickup truck was also stolen. It was recovered by police several hours later abandoned in the City of Hamilton.
One male culprit is described as a white male about 25 to 30 years of age, with short dark hair. One female culprit is described as a white female, about 25 to 30 years of age, with long dark hair.
Not much to go on – how long before they are caught?
The Halton Regional Police Service is requesting assistance from the public that would assist in this investigation is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Bureau -Burlington at 905-825 4747 ext. 2316 or 2312 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222 8477 (TIPS), or through the internet at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
By Staff
May 11, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
In September 2014, Halton Regional Police recovered a stolen Freightliner tractor cab that was reported stolen from within the Region of Peel. The cab was located in the Walmart parking lot at 2065 Fairview Street in the City of Burlington.
 Shoplifter drives to Walmart in a tractor cab – police at first unaware of his mode of transportation Milton officers investigating tractor thefts in Halton continued their investigation into the stolen truck a couple days after its recovery and learned a suspect had driven the stolen truck to the Walmart parking lot in Burlington and entered the store.
The suspect was arrested that day and charged with shoplifting offences. What police didn’t know at the time was that his trip to the Walmart Store was by the truck tractor.
On May 6, 2015, the accused was located by Halton Regional Police investigators in Milton and charged with the theft of the truck.
The police don’t say how long the accused was driving the truck.
Accused:
Harjeet SINGH, 29 years, from Brampton has been charged with:
• Possession of Stolen Property
• Failing to comply with his Recognizance x 3
Anyone with any information about cargo theft is asked to contact Detective Constable Candido Moniz of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905)825-4747 ext. 2416 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).
For additional information about community concerns in Milton and Halton Hills, follow us on Twitter @HRPSMiltHH. Additional tips for securing your home and other property can be found in the Community Policing section of the Service’s website at www.haltonpolice.ca.
By Staff
May 8, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
The officers at the Burlington detachment of the Halton Regional Police want to thank the public for contacting us with information and tips on last weeks, fugitive, Curtis KOMP.
KOMP was located and arrested in the City of Ottawa.
It is week #3 of the Burlington detachment of the Halton Region Police Service Fugitive Friday initiative tnhat has the police reaching out to the public to help 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 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 – hoping the public can assist in locating the individual.
This Fugitive Friday the 3 Burlington Offender Management Unit is searching for:
 Kenneth Lorne MOODIE, 56 years old, of Canfield, ON. Kenneth Lorne MOODIE, 56 years old, of Canfield, ON.
– In December of 2013 the accused was located operating a Motor Vehicle while impaired after a citizen observed him stumbling out of the driver’s seat at a gas station in Halton Region
– The accused was located and arrested near the scene for Impaired Driving, the accused was also charged with Driving with over 80mgs
– Through further investigation it was determined the accused was also a suspended driver with suspensions that date back to 2002 and was charged accordingly
– The accused has amassed over 65 convictions in his Criminal Career thus far, 13 of which are drunk driving related offences
– The accused was released on a Undertaking and was required to attend court on April 30th, 2014 in Milton which he failed to do; the accused was also required to Re-Attend court in Milton on September 23rd, 2014 at which time he failed to attend again and a warrant was issued for his arrest
He is now wanted for:
Impaired Driving
Driving with more than 80mgs
Driving while Disqualified
Fail to Re-Attend Court
The accused is known to frequent the areas of Hamilton, Dunnville, Cayuga and Haldimand Region. The accused also has ties to Saskatchewan.
Kenneth MOODIE is described as 5’11”, 170 lbs, blue eyes and blonde greying hair. Kenneth has a scar on his chin and along his eyebrow.
Anyone who may have witnessed this male or has information that would assist investigators in identifying him are encouraged to contact D/C. Bulbrook – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Offender Management Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2305 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).
By Staff
May 8, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
Operation RISC (Reducing Intersection Safety Concerns) is a Burlington Police detachment initiative that began in February and has had some successful results since it’s inception.
The operation focuses on intersection traffic safety which, through an increased police presence, and both education and enforcement work, the number of motor vehicle collisions has been reduced.
 A strong police presence makes a difference. In a three month period, (February to April), Burlington officers conducted 1,812 traffic stops in and around intersections throughout the City of Burlington.
They issued 1,435 Provincial Offence Notices and delivered 375 verbal warnings.
In total, 886 hours has been spent patrolling Burlington intersections.
The purpose of the project is to increase awareness for intersection traffic safety and in turn reduce collisions.
Between April 28 and May 4 of last year, 2014, the Halton Regional Police responded to 1049 motor vehicle collisions and 131 personal injury collisions.
During the same time period in 2015, after two months of Operation RISC, the motor vehicle collisions dropped to 960 and the personal injury collisions also dropped to 109.
The number one infraction continues to be distracted driving followed by speeding through intersections and red light violations. (Distracted driving tends to be people using their cell phones.)
Officers will continue to be a presence in and around intersections throughout the City in hopes they serve as a gentle reminder to pay attention when driving.
 By Pepper Parr
May 6, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
It’s always close to the same number – something around the 35% plus number. That being the percentage of the trucks pulled over for safety inspection.
 When more than a third of those pulled over fail the tests and 15 trucks are actually taken off the road – those roads are not safe.
 Lots of paper work when a truck gets taken off the road – money well spent. Get tougher. Yesterday the Halton Regional Police Service in partnership with Peel Regional Police, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment and the Region of Halton conducted a Commercial Vehicle Safety Initiative.
The focus of the blitz was to identify vehicles that may not be properly maintained and could pose a danger on our roads.
In total 40 commercial vehicles were inspected resulting in:
• 70 provincial offence notices issued
• 15 vehicles removed from service
• 38% failure rate
Tougher crackdown on these people – raise the stakes – impound the trucks for a week. Let the carriers unload the products they are hauling and send a warning letter and a liability notice to the company that hired the truck – make it clear – this is not going to be tolerated.
The association of police chiefs are not shy when it comes to getting their message out. Get this message out – our roads are going to be safe.
 When police catch this – take the car off the road and send the driver home in a cab. Don’t get me going on the nut cases that drive with the cell phone in their hands. $2500 fine and they have to call a taxi to get home; impound the car and if there are children in it – call Child Services.
The police want anyone who kills a police officer in jail for life – that issue is important to them. Safe roads are important to the people who drive them. Crack down
Day two of Operation Tag and Tow will take place in Oakville on May 7th, 2015.
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