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Hamilton Spectator
14 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Man convicted of manslaughter charged in Burlington carjacking
A man previously convicted of manslaughter was among two suspects arrested by Halton police after an alleged carjacking in Burlington on June 25. At around 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, a woman was driving her Porsche Macan SUV in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road when she became concerned that she was being followed by a grey Chevrolet pickup truck, Halton police said in a press release. When the victim pulled into the parking lot of Kilbride Public School it's alleged two masked men got out of the truck and pointed handguns at her. Police said the victim immediately surrendered the Porsche, at which point the suspects took both vehicles and left. The victim was not injured. Halton police were contacted and began searching for the two vehicles. About one hour later, police said, officers found the Porsche abandoned in a parking lot in the area of Tobyn and Kilmer drives . The Chevrolet pickup truck was also found in the same area. As the investigation progressed, police said, officers were able to identify the two suspects. On June 26 at around 1:10 p.m., both suspects were located in the area of Walkers Line and Kilmer Drive . A 33-year-old Burlington man was immediately taken into custody, with police also reportedly seizing illicit drugs and two loaded firearms. Police allege the second man fled the area in a Volkswagen SUV, but this vehicle was soon found in Burlington's Sherwood Forest Park and an arrest was made. After the arrest, police said, Freddy, a Halton Police Services dog, and his handler were conducting a search in a wooded area of Sherwood Forest Park when the dog's paw touched a firearm, allegedly discarded by the suspect. The gun went off, injuring the dog's foot. Police said Freddy received medical attention and is expected to make a full recovery. Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner said in a media release that this incident is troubling for multiple reasons. 'I am deeply concerned by the escalating level of violence and the use of loaded firearms in the commission of these crimes,' he said. 'Let me be perfectly clear — this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in our community. If convicted, I am hopeful the courts will impose substantial sentences that reflect the serious and dangerous nature of these offences.' The chief said he was also concerned about the backgrounds of the individuals now charged. He noted the 33-year-old Burlington suspect was convicted of manslaughter in 2018 for an armed home invasion in which a woman was shot and killed. 'He was sentenced to 10 years, but released early after receiving 16 months of credit for pre-sentence custody,' said Tanner. 'At the time of Wednesday's carjacking, he was out on statutory parole.' Tanner said the 32-year-old Oakville man arrested in Sherwood Forest Park was bound by multiple probation orders and a release order related to firearms offences. The two suspects face a number of charges, including robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, stealing a vehicle using violence and unauthorized possession of a weapon. During the investigation, police also reportedly seized a 3D printer and 3D printed firearms (ghost guns), along with a vehicle reprogramming device. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Halton police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316 . Tips can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Toronto Sun
14 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
WARMINGTON: Two Halton K9 cops hailed for heroic carjacking collars
Unfortunately, one of the police dogs suffered a gunshot wound to his paw – but he's expected to make a full recovery Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox K9 cop Freddy, who has been a Halton regional Police officer for five years, was wounded in the line of duty in Burlington while recovering a gun allegedly used in a carjacking on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Photo by Handout / Halton Regional Police It was a Dog Day Afternoon on Wednesday when courageous Halton K9 officer Freddy was shot during the apprehension of two carjacking suspects and the seizure of a loaded gun in Burlington. This was no movie – but it certainly could be. 'Freddy was shot in the paw,' Halton Regional Police Chief Steve Tanner said Friday. 'Veterinarians did an amazing job patching him up and he is expected to fully recover.' 'It was such a high-risk situation for Freddy, his partner and the other officers,' the region's top cop added. Consts. Ryan Anderson and Jeff Dillon made the point that if Freddy didn't locate this gun, it would still be in the park – perhaps a child or passerby would have found the firearm to stepped on it. 'This was scary,' Tanner said. 'The bullet could have easily killed Freddy or his handler. This was a close call.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Two Arrested Following Burlington Carjacking The HRPS has arrested two violent offenders, seized firearms, and laid multiple criminal charges following a carjacking investigation in north Burlington. A Police Service Dog sustained an injury during a related search but is… — Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) June 27, 2025 It was incredible police work. Both of the accused have previously had serious run-ins with the law – one is on parole for a manslaughter and the other for firearms offences. A second K9 officer named Blue was also involved in the pursuit of the accused just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and assisted in one of the arrests. In Freddy's case, he found a firearm that was allegedly used in a gunpoint carjacking. Both German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois crosses, these two K9 cops are the heroes in this story – one for helping track down a suspect and making an arrest, the other for locating the gun alleged used in a carjacking. 'The police dogs and their handlers are heroes,' Tanner said. The risk of going up against potentially dangerous criminals is immense. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Freddy found the gun in some brush and alerted his handler,' Tanner said, explaining the firearm had been dumped. 'It tuns out it was loaded,' he added. K9 cop Freddy, who has been a Halton regional Police officer for five years, was wounded in the line of duty in Burlington while recovering a gun allegedly used in a carjacking on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Photo by Handout / Halton Regional Police It all started with two carjackers attempting to steal a woman's a Porsche. The woman was driving her Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Ln. and Derry Rd. when she became 'concerned' and noticed she was 'being followed' by an allegedly stolen grey Chevrolet pickup truck, police said. 'The victim pulled into the parking lot of Kilbride Public School where two masked men each armed with a handgun exited the suspect vehicle pointing the handguns at her,' cops explained. Police said officers began searching and found the victim's Porsche, and the pickup, abandoned and in a parking lot near Tobyn and Kilmer Drs. in Burlington. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two suspects were subsequently identified and located shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Walkers Ln. and Kilmer Dr. One man was found walking and the other man was allegedly found in a stolen Volkswagen SUV. James Garthwaite, 33, of Burlington, is seen in a 2017 police news release after his arrest for the deadly shooting of Dana Camber during a home invasion in Barrie. Photo by Handout / Barrie Police James Garthwaite, 33, of Burlington, is charged with robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, motor vehicle theft when violence used, unauthorized possession of a weapon, wearing a disguise with intent, fentanyl and crystal meth trafficking, and two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm. Garthwaite was convicted of manslaughter seven years ago for a 2017 armed home invasion where innocent Dana Camber was 'shot and killed' in Barrie. He was sentenced to 10 years but released early after receiving 16 months of credit for pre-sentence custody. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the time of Wednesday's carjacking, Garthwaite was out on statutory parole. Dana Camber, 50, was shot to death during a home invasion in Barrie on March 14, 2017. Photo by Handout William Langdon, 32, of Oakville, faces the same offences but he is additionally charged with 'failing to comply being on a release order' and 'failing to comply with two counts of (violating) a probation order' stemming from firearms convictions. 'I cannot imagine the fear experienced by the victim during this violent and terrifying armed carjacking,' Tanner said. 'On behalf of the Halton Regional Police Service, I extend my thoughts to her and her family during this incredibly traumatic time.' Halton Chief of Police Steve Tanner What an ugly mess. It had all the elements and potential for another woman to die, not to mention a police officer and a police dog. A inch here or a press of a trigger there and this could have ended far worse. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I am deeply concerned by the escalating level of violence and the use of loaded firearms in the commission of these crimes,' an outraged Tanner said. 'Let me be perfectly clear – this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in our community.' 'If convicted, I am hopeful the courts will impose substantial sentences that reflect the serious and dangerous nature of these offences,' the Chief added. Read More Halton has the 'not in our town' motto and they will risk death to try to achieve that and protect their citizens. These two accused remained in custody on Friday awaiting a bail hearing – again. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We are appreciative of the collective efforts and collaboration of many internal and external personnel who worked tirelessly, quickly and effectively to get violent offenders and several firearms off our streets,' said Supt. Dave Costantini, of 3 District Burlington. 'We are equally grateful for our tenacious PSD Freddy and look forward to his full recovery.' Freddy, who has been a K9 cop for five years, has been given the weekend off – actually he's been given all the time he needs. Give both law enforcement hounds extra biscuits! They've earned it! 'We are proud of Freddy, Blue and the whole team,' Tanner said. 'They are all amazing police officers.' jwarmington@ Music Canada Toronto & GTA Crime Toronto Raptors
Fox News
14 hours ago
- Fox News
Traveler nabbed by CBP beagle at airport for carrying illicit food deported after kicking dog 'off the ground'
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle is recovering after being kicked with such force he was lifted off the ground during a baggage inspection at Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. The working dog, Freddy, suffered bruising but is expected to make a full recovery. "Thanks to everyone for their concern about Freddy who was injured while performing his duties at Dulles airport," CBP said in a statement posted on X Friday. "He was treated by his veterinarian, and is expected to make a full recovery. Here he is enjoying his favorite comfort treat – a Pup Cup!" The man accused of kicking Freddy, 70-year-old Egyptian national Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, pleaded guilty this week in federal court to harming a law enforcement animal. He was ordered removed from the U.S. and departed Thursday afternoon on a flight to Egypt, according to CBP. "Kick around and find out," CBP wrote in a repost of Fox News' Bill Melugin's post about the incident. The incident occurred Tuesday after Marie arrived at Dulles from Cairo. Freddy, a 5-year-old beagle assigned to CBP's agriculture detection team, alerted officers to one of Marie's suitcases. As a CBP officer began questioning him, Marie "violently kicked Freddie with sufficient force to lift the 25-pound beagle off the ground," the agency said. Officers immediately restrained Marie and turned him over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. A veterinarian later determined Freddie sustained contusions to his right rib area. Marie pleaded guilty Wednesday during an appearance in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to violating a law that prohibits harming animals used in law enforcement. He was credited with time served, ordered to pay the veterinary bill and directed to report to CBP for removal. CBP officials said the dog was simply doing his job. "Being caught deliberately smuggling well over one hundred pounds of undeclared and prohibited agriculture products does not give one permission to violently assault a defenseless Customs and Border Protection beagle," said Christine Waugh, CBP's area port director for the Area Port of Washington, D.C. A search of Marie's luggage revealed 55 pounds of beef; 44 pounds of rice; 15 pounds of vegetables, including eggplant, cucumbers and bell peppers; two pounds of corn seeds; and a pound of herbs. All were seized as prohibited agricultural imports. CBP agriculture specialists and detection canines play a key role in protecting U.S. agriculture from pests, diseases and contaminants. On a typical day last year, CBP said its teams intercepted more than 3,500 prohibited plant and animal products at U.S. ports of entry. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia prosecuted the case. CBP did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for further comment.
Hamilton Spectator
16 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police dog injured after loaded gun goes off during post-arrest search in Ontario
Police in Halton Region say a search dog was injured earlier this week after finding a loaded firearm during a post-arrest search in Burlington, Ont. Investigators say the gun went off after Freddy the police dog's paw came into contact with it in a wooded area of Sherwood Forest Park, where they say a carjacking suspect discarded it. Police say two people in a grey Chevy pick-up truck followed a female victim driving a Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road late afternoon on Wednesday. They say both were wearing masks and pointing handguns as they approached the victim after she pulled over in a school parking lot. Investigators say the victim surrendered her Porsche and the accused fled the area, driving both vehicles away. They say both vehicles were located around an hour later, and the suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon at two different locations. They face a slew of charges. Police say Freddy is 'expected to fully recover' after he was treated for an injury on his foot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
16 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Police dog injured after loaded gun goes off during post-arrest search in Ontario
Police in Halton Region say a search dog was injured earlier this week after finding a loaded firearm during a post-arrest search in Burlington, Ont. Investigators say the gun went off after Freddy the police dog's paw came into contact with it in a wooded area of Sherwood Forest Park, where they say a carjacking suspect discarded it. Police say two people in a grey Chevy pick-up truck followed a female victim driving a Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road late afternoon on Wednesday. They say both were wearing masks and pointing handguns as they approached the victim after she pulled over in a school parking lot. Investigators say the victim surrendered her Porsche and the accused fled the area, driving both vehicles away. They say both vehicles were located around an hour later, and the suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon at two different locations. They face a slew of charges. Police say Freddy is 'expected to fully recover' after he was treated for an injury on his foot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
