 By Staff
October 29, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
A man police believe was responsible for a sexual assault that occurred two months ago in the City of Burlington has been arrested
On Friday, August 29, 2014, a 16-year-old female was working alone at the Bronze Beach Tanning Salon on Brant Street. The accused was in the salon and engaged the female in conversation. The accused convinced the female to go into a tanning room where he inappropriately touched her.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, the accused was arrested by members of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit.
Accused:
Colin TYLEMAN, 45 years, from the City of Hamilton has been charged with Sexual Assault, due in court on November 26, 2014 at 9 am.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst Wendy Clayton of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext 8980 or anyone with information on this or any other crime is also encouraged 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
October 29, 201`4
BURLINGTON, ON.
The woman found deceased in that Pearl Street apartment on Monday was Elizabeth Nugent, 32 years of age; she resided in the apartment building.
 Nugent was found deceased after a barricaded suspect incident in the City of Burlington on Monday October 27th, 2014.
The victim and the accused were involved in an intimate relationship.
The cause of death has not been confirmed at this time.
The accused, Malcolm Copeland, 41 years from the City of Markham has been charged with Second Degree Murder and will return to Milton court on October 30th, 2014.
 The police were called to the scene at around 10 am when loud voices were heard. When they arrived they found a suspect barricaded in the apartment. Negotiations took place but proved fruitless and police battered the door and entered the apartment in the afternoon.
The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation by Homicide investigators, anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Blair Moroso, Homicide Unit 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
October 28, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
The Halton Regional Police have charged Malcolm Copeland, the suspect in the barricaded incident on Pearl Street in Burlington, with Second Degree Murder.
The accused is scheduled for his first appearance in Milton court today, Tuesday October 28th.
Investigators are continuing efforts to confirm the victim’s identity.
Police responded to a noise complaint Monday at around 10:00 am and found an armed person barricaded in an apartment.
After several hours of negotiations police broke into the apartment and arrested a male person and then found the body of a female who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police investigation kept people on Pearl Street out of the homes and places of business until early in the afternoon.
Link to previous news story.
By Staff
October 27, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
At around 10 am this morning police were called to 478 Pearl Street responding to a verbal altercation in one of the apartments.
Police found a person barricaded in an apartment. He told police he was armed.
Police started negotiations with the barricaded suspect and at approximately 2 pm, Tactical Rescue Unit officers forced entry into the apartment and arrested the accused.
While searching the apartment, the body of a deceased female was located. The investigation is continuing in efforts to confirm the victim’s identity.
Accused:
Malcom Copeland, 41, from City of Markham
Officers are continuing to investigate this incident and charges are yet to be determined.
A resident reported the following:
“When I attempted to return home at 11:15 a.m. I was met with police vehicles blocking off entrance to my street and I could see police officers with guns drawn peaking around Elizabeth Manor Apartments looking up at the Wellington Place apartments on Pearl Street.
“The officer posted at the end of my street indicated that they were searching for a gunman and it was prudent to leave the area. What?! It was hard to believe this was happening in ‘my’ lovely downtown Burlington. Our little City is starting to experience serious and very scary big City issues.
“It is 4:30 p.m. and we’ve been allowed to return home. However, the police presence is still significant, there is a SWAT Van in the Lions Club parking lot and many cruisers scattered along the downtown streets.
“There are detectives taking photographs and detectives measuring various areas around the building. It is hard to believe this is downtown Burlington. I only hope no one was seriously injured in whatever horrible situation transpired.”
Our resident was unaware that the body of a female was found deceased in the apartment.
Anyone who has any information are asked to contact the Halton Regional Police Homicide Unit at 905 825-4747 ext 8769, 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).
By Staff
October 24, 2014
Burlington, ON
In the early morning hours of October 24th 2014, The Halton Regional Police, Burlington Strategic Support Team (SST), concluded a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in five arrests and the execution of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at two Burlington residences.
Seized as a result of the Investigation:
647 grams of marihuana (approximately 22.82 ounces/ 1.43 pounds),
37 grams of cocaine
6.2 grams of cannabis resin
$270.00 in cash
.32 Calibre revolver with serial number removed
Four rounds of .32 calibre ammunition
Brass knuckles
Sheathed buck knife
Digital scales
Packaging material
The drugs have an estimated street value of $8,500
 More than a pound of marihuana – it was the weapon that made the police edgy about this raid. Taylor BIXBY (23 yrs) of Woodview Rd. in Burlington, Madeline SIMON (18 yrs) of Guelph Line in Burlington and Alexander BROWN (20 yrs) of Guelph Line in Burlington were arrested and held for bail charged jointly with the following offences:
Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Careless storage of a firearm
Possession of firearm with serial number removed
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a prohibited firearm
BIXBY is also charged separately with the following offences:
Possession of a controlled substance (cannabis resin)
Carry a concealed weapon
Careless storage of ammunition
Possession of ammunition while prohibited
Unauthorized possession of prohibited ammunition in a motor vehicle
Fail to comply with probation
Police also arrested Dylan MENKES-COSTA (19 yrs) Dundas St. in Burlington and Rachel PLAYFAIR-SIMON (19 yrs) Guelph Line in Burlington. They were released on an appearance notice and will appear in Milton Court on November 24th 2014 for the following charge:
Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking
The origin of the handgun is still being investigated.
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)
 By Pepper Parr
October 22, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police will hold a media conference this afternoon at 3:00 to assure the public that are no imminent threats to area within Halton Region.
This is in response to the tragic and unfolding events that have taken place this morning in Ottawa and specifically at the seat of our government.
Chief of Police Stephen J. Tanner will be present with Halton Chairman Gary Carr, Police Services Board Chair and Oakville Mayor Robert Burton and other municipal mayors and officials.
Halton Regional Police would like to reassure the public that the current events in Ottawa are being monitored and that at there are no imminent threats to area within Halton Region.
Police are working within our established partnerships with other in law enforcement and government agencies and continue to be vigilant in all matters of public safety and security.
The soldier shot at the War Memorial in Ottawa this morning was a member of the Argyles in Hamilton.
 By Pepper Parr
October 17, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
If you are a loyal Burlington Gazette reader and you are using an Android based tablet – you may not get through to us. Someone has hacked into our site and installed a bug of some sort that re-directs people who use an Android device to reach us.
 This is not what we are about. Someone wants us off the air. Libel suits didn’t work. We have people working on the problem. One reader was kind enough to suggest a particular piece of clean-up software that will fix this particular problem and do continual sweeps to catch future attempts to interrupt the flow of news.
We are clearly ticking off someone somewhere. It used to be that people would sue us for libel hoping that would shut us down. Now they are resorting to really sneaky dirty tricks – we must be doing something right.
Legal counsel for the Burlington Air Park has asked us to clarify our comment on who might have hacked into our site. We don’t think the Air Park did this – we have no evidence that they did so.
One reader said: “Since yesterday when I try to open www.burlingtongazette.ca on my Android powered tablet, I’m re-directed to any number of porn sites not your newspaper.
 Someone is using malicious software to re-direct people who use Android driven devices to filthy web sites. “I uninstalled and re-installed Chrome (my browser on the tablet) and still got the same result. I installed a completely different browser (Mozilla Foxfire) and got the same unfortunate redirect result.
This is not happening on my PC computer version of Chrome. When I enter your URL on my computer I get to the Gazette.”
We are grateful for the comments and the alerts. We note that no one has commented on the porn sites they were re-directed to.
We are on top of it – it just takes longer than we expected to source the appropriate software; install it and then give the people who operate the software the permissions they need to get into our server and do their clean up.
 By Staff
October 16, 2104
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service is reaching out to the public for possible witnesses in the disappearance of Janis Ozollapa who has been missing since September 30th.
 Janis Ozollapa – missing since September 30th On October 10th 2014 the Halton Regional Police, acting on information received from a member of the public Police discovered his vehicle with vanity plates in a parking lot behind a business at 157 Cross Avenue, Oakville, opposite the Oakville GO station.
From video surveillance seized, on Wednesday October 1st, 2014, at approximately 5:25am, an unidentified male was seen running westbound on Cross Avenue from The Lighting Centre.
Also seen on the video surveillance were three separate vehicles travelling eastbound at the same time the unidentified male was running westbound. Police are reaching out to speak with the drivers of these vehicles.
One vehicle was a motorcycle, the second, a pickup truck and the third, a taxi cab.
Police investigators have no indication of foul play and remain concerned for Mr. Ozollapa as his disappearance is extremely out of character.
Fifty year old Janis OZOLLAPA was last at his work place on Weeping Willow Drive in Oakville on September 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. He has not made contact with his family or friends and police are concerned for his well-being.
 Ozollapa’s vehicle was discovered parked close to the Oakville GO station. Ozollapa is described as male/white, 6’0”, 170 lbs, medium build, grey eyes, bald, goatee and speaks with a heavy Latvian accent. He was wearing a t-shirt, blue jeans, brown Crocs and had a black laptop briefcase.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Sergeant Ron Hansen, 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext 2315, 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).
There is more to this than a missing person event.
By Staff
October 15, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
A ring of sophisticated car thieves is being rounded up with additional charges being laid.
Back in June a male was arrested and charged with several counts of theft of motor vehicle relating to his involvement in a sophisticated and organized auto theft group operating in the Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
The continuing investigation has resulted in additional charges against the accused.
Yusuf OMER (22 years of Toronto)
Charged with:
Theft of Motor Vehicle (2 counts)
Possession of Instruments of Forgery
Possession of Identity Documents
OMER has been in custody since his arrest on June 30th, 2014. He now faces a total of 30 criminal charges, including 23 counts of theft of motor vehicle. The value of the stolen vehicles related to the charges is approximately $750 000.
In the fall of 2013 Halton Police identified a trend in auto thefts that were occurring within the Towns of Milton and Oakville within Halton Region. During these incidents, a number of vehicles had been stolen from residential driveways during the night.
In each instance, there was no apparent forced entry to the stolen vehicles while the keys remained in the possession of the rightful owners. An extensive investigation into these vehicle thefts was started that involved members of the Milton and Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau along with several external partnering agencies. The investigation into these thefts identified a number of high-end vehicles that had vanished from driveways in Milton, Oakville, York Region, Peel Region and Toronto.
Over the course of this lengthy investigation, officers worked in cooperation with representatives from Toyota Canada, local car dealerships within the community, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (I.B.C.) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (N.I.C.B.) in the United States. Auto Theft Investigators from the Peel, York and Toronto Police Services also assisted in the case. This collaborative investigation eventually led to the identification of several suspects alleged to be involved in an organized network of auto thieves from across the GTA. Halton Police estimate the total approximate value of the stolen vehicles related to the charges against these individuals to be in excess of $700,000.00.
Four Toronto men have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts that occurred in Oakville, Peel Region and the City of Toronto from December 2013 to March 2014.
Yusuf OMER (22 years) of Toronto
Charges: Theft of Motor Vehicle (21 counts), Attempt Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments, Breach of an Undertaking, Fail to Appear Court
Yusuf MUSE (21 years) of Toronto
Charges: Theft of Motor Vehicle (Attempt), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments, Breach of Probation
Abdulkadir ABDIRASHID (21 years) of Toronto
Charges: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (2 Counts), Breach of Probation
Manuel BOADU-TWUN (35 years) of Toronto
Charges: Theft of Motor Vehicle, Attempt Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments.
Do you want to guess where the stolen vehicles were going?
The accused males were arrested in March and April and have made appearances in Milton Court.
On June 30th Yusuf OMER was arrested for additional offences including 21 counts motor vehicle theft.
Halton Police are continuing to investigate this matter and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bob Lester, 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext 2455.
Police remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report any illegal activity at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477), 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. Additionally, for the latest crime data, news releases and general information, visit the Service’s website www.haltonpolice.ca.
 By Staff
October 15, 2104
BURLINGTON, ON
They just never quit.
This one crossed our desk. There are occasions when your bank will send you a note saying there is a problem but those occasions are rare – and when they do send you a note they ask you to go to a branch of the bank or call someone at a number they give you.
When you get something like the following – delete it and move on.
One of the reasons the fraudsters continue to do this is because some people respond – and that often proves to be very expensive.
Dear Scotia OnLine Customer,
For your protection, you must verify and update your Scotia card online,
before you can use it!
We will verify that the update has been performed and remove the restrictions placed on your Scotia card.
If you choose to ignore this message does not leave us no choice but to temporarily block your card Visa / Mastercard for your safety!
Sincere greetings from Scotia Bank Online
Background links:
Her is how they do it – identity theft.
 By Staff
October 14, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service will be hosting its first regional Firearms and Weapons Amnesty from October 15th to November 15th 2014. Members of the public are encouraged 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.
 The Halton Regional Police Service aims to create a safer community by removing these firearms and weapons from locations such as homes, businesses and schools to prevent their use in violent crimes.
Currently, in Ontario there are 550,000 citizens who hold valid Possession Licenses (POL) and Possession and Acquisition licenses (PAL). There are 325,465 restricted and prohibited firearms registered in Ontario, not including non-restricted firearms (long guns).
In some circumstances, POL and PAL licensees no longer wish to keep their firearms due to age, ability and residential location.
Some POL and PAL holders often omit or forget to renew their license and/or are deceased, leaving the firearms unregistered or in the possession of unlicensed family members. This amnesty is an opportunity to have the police come and safely take these weapons away.
During this amnesty, we 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.
Please call and arrange for pick up:
Between October 15th and November 15th, 2014, a dedicated telephone line will be 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 first two weeks. During the remaining two weeks the phone line will be monitored Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm .
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.
 By Staff
October 8, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
Police work is more than just catching criminals and writing traffic tickets.
When a crime is committed there is a victim – and often the victim needs not only justice through the courts but help to cope with the hurt and the harm done them.
 The Halton Regional Police Victim Services Unit is reaching out to the community for people interested in supporting victims of crime and trauma in our region.
These volunteer positions are for people who want to make a difference in their community and want to give back by helping others in need.
The Victim Services Unit can be called to attend incident scenes, hospitals or other locations where trauma has occurred, to provide immediate crisis assistance to serious incidents. This can include a broad spectrum of physical / psychological trauma from sudden death to assaults, robberies or motor vehicle collisions. HRPS Victim Services Unit volunteers may also be required to provide emotional support, explain police and / or court procedures and / or provide referrals to community agencies. The HRPS proudly supports the growing communities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Acton and Halton Hills.
Requirements:
To be considered for this volunteer position, you must:
Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Be 21 years of age or older.
Have successfully completed at least four (4) years of secondary school education or equivalent.
Not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been fully granted.
Be a fully licensed driver in Ontario having accumulated no more than six (6) demerit points.
Be prepared to take an Oath/Affirmation of Office and Secrecy
Be non-judgemental and empathetic.
Required to complete the mandatory sixty (60) hours of volunteer training, to take place weekly from January to March 2015.
Required to dedicate a minimum of four (4), eight (8) hour shifts of duty per month. During your shift you will be ‘on-call’ from your home but must strive to respond to calls from any of our locations in the region within 40 minutes of receiving the call.
Required to attend at least eight (8) of twelve (12) monthly meetings, in addition to shift hours.
Have access to internet / e-mail and a cell phone
Successfully complete the Volunteer Crisis Responder application and selection process.
Applicants must be willing to commit two years of volunteer service with Halton Regional Police Service. Full training will be provided.
The Volunteer Crisis Responder job position is posted on our website and can be found by following this link:
The web site does say that the position is in Oakville
By Staff
October 2, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
On Friday September 26th 2014 shortly before 3:30 pm police responded to a residential break-in on Vancouver Crescent in Burlington.
The owner returned home after a 30 minute absence and observed the front door ajar and could hear someone fleeing out the rear patio door.
Entry was gained through a rear second floor window with the use of a ladder which was stored in the backyard. Inspection of the home revealed articles of jewellery was taken from several bedrooms. Those articles were recovered in a neighbouring backyard.
Police also identified a break-in to a shed on Heathfield Drive where articles of clothing worn by the suspect were discarded.
After an investigation by members of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau, the person responsible was arrested at 10:40 PM last night (October 1st) outside a Niagara Falls Motel. Upon arrest, he was found to be in possession of property stolen from a break-in at a home on Emery Street in Niagara Falls earlier in the day.
Albert Edward KING (46 yrs) of Hamilton was returned to Halton and held for bail on the following charges:
• Break, Enter & Theft X 3
• Obstruct Police X 2
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance X 2
Police are still investigating other daytime residential break-ins in Burlington with the possibility of further charges being laid.
Anyone with information on this investigation can contact Det. Bale – 3 Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Residential Crime Team at (905)825-4747 ext. 2312
Police also remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report any illegal activity at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes).
For additional information about community concerns in Burlington, follow us on Twitter @HRPSBurl or for the latest crime data, news releases and general information, visit the Service’s website www.haltonpolice.ca
By Staff
September 27, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
The Regional police would really like to get their hands on four people who failed to show up in court.
 All four are wanted by the HAlton Regional Police Service. Charged back in June in connection to numerous day time break and enters in Burlington and Oakville the four are now wanted after they failed to re-attend court.
On May 14th 2014 at approximately 11:50 am, a residence located on Lakeshore Road in Burlington was broken into by two unknown culprits who were operating a beige Dodge Caravan.
Security video at the residence showed a female culprit attending the front door carrying flyers. She knocked on the front door and after receiving no response, walked towards the side of the residence where entry was gained through a basement window.
The female culprit then exited the front door and walked down the driveway when the beige van pulled in front of the residence. Both culprits then entered the home through the front door where they proceeded to the master bedroom and broke into locked drawers where they stole a large amount of jewelry before leaving the home in the van.
Members of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau identified suspects and located the vehicle believed to have been involved in the break and enter.
On June 25th 2014, police conducted mobile surveillance on the suspects who were now operating a grey Honda Odessey van.
Throughout the day, the suspects were followed to various affluent neighbourhoods in Burlington and Oakville. On several occasions, two females were seen leaving the vehicle on foot carrying flyers. They were observed walking up to several homes and into back yards before returning to the van.
At approximately, 1:53 PM the vehicle was stopped by police and three persons were arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of stolen jewellery valued at approximately $60,000 which was stolen during a break in on The Links Dr. in Oakville.
Investigators have also executed search warrants at two Etobicoke residences and seized a quantity of jewellery, cash, clothing worn and a vehicle used during the May 14th 2014 break and enter on Lakeshore Rd. in Burlington.
During the search warrant, an additional arrest was made in relation to possession of property obtained by crime.
Arrested and held for bail are:
Janina FERKO (66 yrs) of Dixon Rd. in Etobicoke
• Break, Enter and Theft (Two Counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Attempted Break and Enter (Five Counts)
Jacek JEDYNAK (27 yrs) of Blackfrair Ave. in Etobicoke
• Break, Enter and Theft (Two Counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Attempted Break and Enter (Five Counts)
Sandra TALAR (26 yrs) of Weston Rd. in Etobicoke
• Break, Enter and Theft (Two Counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Attempted Break and Enter (Five Counts)
Robert TALAR (66 yrs) of Dixon Rd. in Etobicoke
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
It is unusual for the police to post pictures of people who did not appear in court for a hearing while on bail. The Regional police must really want these four culprits.
By Staff
September 22, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
Anyone giving any thought to a life of crime wants to read on remember that security people have good memories and they remember faces. They are trained as well to look for the way people walk and look around.
On Saturday September 20th 2014 at approximately 3:20 PM, Mapleview Mall security contacted police after they observed a man in the mall believed to be responsible for exposing himself to children at the Starbucks on two occasions in July 2014.
Mapleview Mall security officers maintained observations of the man until police arrived at which time it was confirmed that this man was the one responsible for the two incidents at Mapleview Mall as well as another incident that occurred on July 25th 2014 at the Starbucks on Appleby Line in Burlington.
Joseph Ralph BEESLEY (55 yrs) of Eastwood Crescent in Niagara Falls will appear for a bail hearing at the Milton Court on Tuesday September 23rd 2014 charged with the following offences
Indecent Exposure to persons under 16 yrs (3 counts)
Indecent Act in a Public Place ( 2 counts)
Criminal Harassment
All the security people at Mapleview Mall had to go on was this description:
Male white,
approximately 5’8”,
large build, 230-250 lbs,
bald head,
wearing baggy grey track short pants,
green t-shirt,
white and black running shoes,
wearing black sunglasses and carrying a small black bag.
That was enough – Beesley will be in court tomorrow afternoon for a bail hearing.
By Staff
September 19, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
On Wednesday September 17th 2014, members of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau investigated a reported $10,000 credit card fraud that had occurred at the Arctic Spa’s on Fraser Drive in Burlington. The company deals in hot tubs and high end outdoor and indoor saunas.
The investigation led police to a storage locker in Niagara Falls where three men were arrested for fraud and a quantity of fraudulently obtained merchandise along with counterfeit credit cards were seized.
Police later executed search warrants on two rooms at a Niagara Falls motel and a quantity of gift cards, receipts, laptop and a card reader were among some of the items seized.
The three men arrested and charged are from Quebec and all were held for bail.
Arrested/Charged:
Mouhammad SAID (22 yrs) of Valleyfield Quebec
Hassan SAID (24 yrs) of Valleyfield Quebec
Dominic GAUTHIER (24 yrs) of Montreal Quebec
Charges:
Fraud Over $5000
Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data
Possession of Instruments of Forgery
Possession of credit card obtained by Crime (3 counts)
Unauthorized possession of credit card data (10 counts)
Fail to Comply with Recognizance (2 counts – GAUTHIER only)
The police expect to lay more charges.
 By Staff
September 12, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
They called it Project Safe Start but there was nothing safe or re-assuring about the results.
Halton Regional Police wrapped up the 2014 Project Safe Start campaign by reminding the public to take extra care in and around School Zones and Community Safety Zones.
There are 2470 citizens who have a permanent reminder – they had charges laid against them for various offences.
These include:
Speeding 1286
Seatbelts 53
Stop Signs 197
Driving with Hand Held Device 187
Careless Driving 27
Driving while Suspended 6
Disobey Red Light 32
Other (misc. Highway Traffic Act Offences) 682
During the enforcement phase, several suspended drivers were taken off the road. Keep in mind that all of these charges occurred within School Zones and Community Safety Zones!
That is a scary piece of information.
Vigilance, due care and attention should always be paramount when driving; not just when police hold special campaigns such as Project Safe Start. Halton officers will still be out 24/7 keeping an eye on our roads to ensure safe travel for all.
The children of your friends, neighbours and colleagues have a right to feel safe from harm as they walk to school. Lighten up on that gas pedal. For the 187 that were using hand held devices – you deserve the fine you will get. Idiocy!
By Staff
September 10, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
Police in Burlington are seeing an increase in daytime residential break and enters where culprits have gained entry through rear unlocked doors and opened windows where the screens have been cut. These entries have not been limited to main floor windows.
The residences being targeted typically back onto a green space or park while the homeowner is absent between mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Culprit(s) are rummaging through the master bedrooms in search of valuable jewelry before exiting typically out the back of the residence.
Homeowners are encouraged to ensure their doors and windows are securely locked when they are absent from their homes. They should avoid leaving items accessible that could be used by the culprit(s) to climb onto a low roof in order to gain entry through a second floor window.
Police are vigorously investigating these break-ins and encouraging citizens to immediately report any suspicious people and/or vehicles which they observe in their neighbourhood throughout the day.
Anyone with information that would assist investigators identify the person(s) responsible are asked to call the D/Cst. Scott French of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Residential Crime Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2363 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).
By Staff
September 3, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
She was an older person. The criminal took a total of $150,000 from the woman’s bank account through a series of transactions over a period of time.
Halton Police need the public’s assistance to identify this criminal.
Between June 11th and July 2nd, 2014, the elderly victim was contacted by unknown persons whom she believed to be family members, asking for a loan.
This unknown person arranged for the elderly victim to be picked up by an alleged taxi driver who subsequently transported the victim to her financial institution and assisted the victim in the transfer of funds.
On three occasions, this “taxi driver” transported the victim to her bank and facilitated the transfers, totaling $150,000.00.
Police are requesting the public assistance in identifying this unknown suspect.
Suspect description:
Male, White
40-50 years
Tall/large build
Long straight hair (just past shoulders)
Clean shaven (possible chin growth)
Sideburns
On all occasions, suspect wore knee length shorts, t shirt, black zip up vest, white runners.
Please contact D/Cst Nada JOVIC at 905 825-4747 ext 2344 for any information relating to this occurrence/suspect.
 By Staff
August 25, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON.
Halton Regional Police sent out a notice last week that they intended to do a methodical grid search for a man missing since late July.
The search, which took place today resulted in the discovery of remains that are believed to be those of 24-year-old David Thomson.
 The remains of a body believed to be that of David Thomson were found in a heavily wooded area in the Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road part of the city. The investigation has been ongoing since August 13th, when the Halton Regional Police Service were first made aware by family members that he had been missing since July 28th.
Since that time investigators have been following up on a number of credible leads and tips, including sightings of David in and around Burlington.
On Monday August 25th, 2014 members of the Halton Regional Police Search Incident Response Team conducted a thorough and methodical grid search in and around the area of Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road in the City of Burlington. Investigators had previously conducted a general search of the trails and pathways in the area.
Today’s search resulted in a body being located in a heavily wooded area northeast of Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road.
Police are unable to confirm the identity at this time, pending the results of an autopsy; however it is believed to be David Thomson. No foul play is suspected.
Next of kin have been advised.
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