Citizens matter. In this month’s updates from the Community Notifications emailed from the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), the majority were in response to citizen-initiated complaints. That means someone saw something and then said something. You can report a suspected impaired driver by calling 911 immediately.

Thank you, fellow citizens, for helping police officers respond to concerns in our community. When you see something and say something, you are helping keep all of us safer. We appreciate it!

The notifications include Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville updates. With thanks to the Halton Regional Police Service, here are some messages related to Burlington that we received for February. All suspects named are from Burlington, unless otherwise noted. The first date in each section is the date of the news update email. The other dates are the actual dates of the occurrences, as provided in the emails sent by the HRPS. Remember: all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

February 26, 2021:

On February 24, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Brant Street and Fairview Street. As a result, Christopher Butcher was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with demand.

February 22, 2021:

On February 20, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of North Shore Boulevard and LaSalle Park Road in Burlington. As a result, Ann Elliott of Stoney Creek was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

On February 21, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Northampton Boulevard and Dundas Street. As a result, Jadran Pandurevic of Mississauga was charged with driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

Also on February 21, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Lakeshore Road and Maple Avenue. As a result, Anita Kus of Oakville was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

February 19, 2021:

On February 17, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of North Service Road and Appleby Line. As a result, Donald Harding of Milton was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

February 16, 2021:

On February 12, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Brant Street and Ghent Avenue. As a result, Marc Tellier was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

February 12, 2021:

On February 8, HRPS responded to a collision in the area of North Service Road and Appleby Line. As a result, Thomas Wyatt was charged with driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

February 11, 2021:

As a result of a human trafficking investigation at a Burlington hotel, the HRPS has arrested and charged Critz Dorsainvil-Exius of Quebec with procuring by exercising control, direction, or influence over movements of a person; knowingly advertising sexual services; trafficking in persons; and receiving material benefit (two counts). The female victim was referred to the HRPS Victim Services Unit, which connects victims to support services in the community and assists with victim care. Police believe there may be additional victims in regard to this investigation.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service at 905-825-7777 ext. 5239 or by email at VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca.

February 8, 2021:

On February 7, 2021, HRPS responded to a collision in the area of Lakeshore Road and Brant Street. As a result, Daniel Horvat of Stoney Creek was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired.

On February 6, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road. As a result, a charge was laid of with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

Also on February 6, HRPS responded to a collision in the area of Plains Road East and Designers Way in Burlington. As a result, Nancy Erdely of Dresden was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired.

HRPS reported that a missing Burlington man was located safely by police. They had asked for public assistance after the individual was reported missing on February 6.

February 5, 2021:

On February 2, HRPS responded to a collision in the area of Appleby Line and No. 2 Side Road. As a result, Philip Nicho of Milton was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

On February 3, HRPS conducted a traffic stop in the area of Tim Dobbie Drive and Dundas Street. As a result, Krzysztof Pasieka was charged with driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

On February 4, HRPS responded to a complaint in the area of Guelph Line and Queensway Drive. As a result, Brian Gordon of St. Catharines was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.

February 1, 2021:

The HRPS is investigating the armed robbery of a Shoppers Drug Mart located near the intersection of Walkers Line and Dundas Street. The suspects stole Tylenol pills, Percocet pills and cash before fleeing the store. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. They were last seen driving a stolen white 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

These items are only some of the occurrences described in the e-updates. Others from Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville are also included in the emails. If you are interested in regular updates, you can subscribe to Community Notifications at https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/news-and-updates/community-notifications.aspx.