Shortly after 12:30 a.m. last Thursday, a pick-up truck was seen by police driving dangerously at Thompson and Derry roads.
Soon after, police say, the vehicle left the road and swiped a curb before coming back onto the road.
When signaled to do so, police say, the truck didn’t stop, but it was eventually halted after police cruisers boxed it in on Bolingbroke Drive.
A 20-year-old Port Elgin resident was charged with dangerous driving, flight from police and over 80.
Car wedged between house, tree
A 31-year-old Milton man has been charged with impaired driving and over 80 after a four-door Mazda became wedged between a tree and a home’s bay window at 1:45 a.m. yesterday.
The incident occurred on Churchill Avenue. There were no injuries and the house was largely undamaged.
Man charged with impaired
A 45-year-old Milton resident was charged with impaired driving and over 80 after police stopped a vehicle driving erratically on Commercial Street.
The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. December 15.
Police dogs used to track suspect
A man was arrested in a break-in into a fenced area behind a shop Sunday near Steeles Avenue.
Police dogs were used to help track a suspect.
A 28-year-old Hamilton man is charged with possessing burglary tools.
Delivery vehicle stolen
Friday between 10 and 10:27 a.m., a delivery vehicle from Dimpflmeier Bakery was stolen from the rear of the Loblaw Superstore while making a delivery.
The white panel van valued at $10,000 was a day later recovered in Fergus.
Car left warming up stolen
On Saturday, shortly after midnight, a vehicle left warming up for five minutes with the keys in the ignition was stolen.
The dark blue, four-door, Honda Civic is valued at $10,000 and had license plates BBPY 653.
Police are investigating.
Wallet stolen
On Friday between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m., a woman’s pink wallet was stolen from a car that was parked in a lot at Thompson Road and Main Street.
The wallet contained cash, credit cards, a driver’s licence and a health card.
There was no sign of forced entry, police say.
Vehicle drives through R.I.D.E. spot check
A 42-year-old Milton man was charged with over 80 and impaired driving last Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Police say the charges came after a vehicle drove through a R.I.D.E. spot check on Bronte Street, south of Steeles Avenue.
(As noted by a previous post, there have been an increase in thefts from vehicles both locked and unlocked in the Ward 6 area. In one day 10 vehicles were broken into. Make sure you keep your valuables inside your home, instead of in your car. I was also a victim of this crime recently. The more we do to prevent this, the more they move on. Hopefully Halton Police will find these criminals!)
Ten thefts from vehicles in day
Ten vehicles on local streets were broken into Tuesday.
The streets included Irving Terrace, Deacon Drive, Zimmerman Crescent, Clarke Boulevard, Hearst Boulevard, Gordon Heights, Ferguson Drive and McDermott Way.
It seems to be a disturbing trend when you go on the Hawthorne Villager web forum to hear that yet another one of our neighbours had their vehicle broken into. And its not that the cars are being “broken” into, they are opened and rummaged through.
Just recently as a couple of weeks ago, I posted here on this blog Halton Police’s heightened campaign of “Lock it or Lose it” as a reminder for people to lock their doors, hide valueable in their cars and make sure items are secure and safe. Not a few days after that, my wife and I found ourselves victims of that exact crime.
Earlier on this month, we had to take our daughter to Milton District Hospital emergency ward for complications due to a fever she had. After we returned from the hospital (all is OK 🙂 ) we were a bit distracted and went back into the house and forgot to lock the doors to her car. I left shortly after for a meeting at town hall with staff that latest until 1130PM. I had picked up a prescription for Miranda and in my haste I forgot to lock my doors as well. Normally I do a double check and hit my auto lock on my keys but apparently I didn’t.
We woke up the next morning to find my wallet, a few selected items in my car and my wifes purse stolen. Its a heart wrenching feeling to have, especially this close to Christmas and having to replace all credit cards and identification that was stolen. The inconvenience of having to call every bank, every credit card to report them stolen and the inevitable back and forth making sure any charges get reversed. There were some charges on our cards but thankfully it was kept to a minimum. These crooks know what they are doing and dont go overboard … just enough to get what they want.
It just goes to show you, it can happen to anyone…even those who are normally diligent in locking doors and keeping things out of plain sight.
Just this week it was reported that cars had items taken from their cars along Bennett Blvd and now on Mara Circle in ward 6. Hopefully these incidences are reported to Halton Police (as mine was) so they can investigate and possibly track any clues that come about. The more people are aware its happening, the more people can take precautions and stop these crimes in their tracks.
Don’t let yourself be a victim as well. Protect your belongings. Lock your doors. And most importantly, keep your eyes open!
At this coming Monday’s council meeting, we will be reviewing a number of reports including some traffic counts done at a few major intersections in Milton. One intersection that has been brought up during the last municipal campaign is Clark Blvd and Ferguson Drive.
Recently, the Town of Milton has opened up Ferguson Drive north of Clark to connect at Armstrong and Bennett Blvd. This obviously has caused an increase amount of traffic in the intersection over the last several months. It was earlier in the year when Paul Cripps informed me that when that road did open up, there would be a traffic count study to look at installing an all way stop.
The results are in and Report ENG 046 10 will be submitted to council for approval and shortly after that the signs will be installed. They are there right now but covered under tarp until approval by council.
As Ive stated in the past, I am in favour of this intersection having an all way stop due to the amount of east / west traffic and limited visibility of north / south travellers along Ferguson.
Please be aware that shortly after Monday’s meeting and if the report is approved as presented, the signs will be active and take caution while driving through that intersection. If you have any concerns about this or any other report, please let me know mike@mikecluett.ca
Fire victims thankful for donation offers, but decline
The family whose home was destroyed by fire after a gas main ruptured yesterday has asked the people of Milton to save their donations for those who truly need them.
Hamid Khan, who lived in the Bennett Boulevard home with his wife, eight-year-old son and five- and three-year-old daughters, said he appreciated the sentiment behind the donations but added that he had insurance to cover the damage and a “good job” to provide for his family during the days ahead.
He added: “God bless those who want to give.”
So far Shoeless Joe’s, the Salvation Army and Mattamy Homes have offered to act as drop-off locations for giving families.
See article for more…
1159AM UPDATE
Many thanks to the people who over the last 18 hours have emailed me offering to help these families in need. Its been a busy time for a lot of people involved from the fire / police department, to the Union Gas employees working until 330AM last night to the dozens of volunteers to help out at EC Drury school for the heating centre.
There are currently plans in the works with Salvation Army to co-ordinate a drop off for the famlies involved in the fire and I should have an update soon. So far to my knowledge there are 2 other locations for people to drop off items. One location is Shoeless Joe’s in Milton (thanks to Z1035 tweeting that info) and the other location is the Mattamy Sales office at Derry Road and Trudeau.
If you want to drop off at the Mattamy Sales office you can go during business hours (today 1PM to 8PM, Friday from 1PM to 6PM, Sat & Sun 11AM to 6PM) up until this Sunday December 19th.
I’ll try to find out the hours for Shoeless Joes and update this post as soon as I can.
Kashif from the Hawthorne Villager, who is a good friend of the family involved also is accepting any items people are willing to donate. His email is kashifabrar@gmail.com
I should also have an update on a bank account to help out the family as well. Stay tuned!
As at 1300 hours, Union Gas advises that approximately 400 homes have service restored. They hope to have the remainder completed this afternoon.
815AM UPDATE
Just received a call from Hawthorne Village PS and school classes are on for today despite the fire damage and Union Gas workers across the street.
745AM UPDATE
It looks like half the homes have been brought back online throughout the night by Union Gas workers. Many of you have emailed me around 2 or 3 AM saying that they were there…wow thats amazing. Union Gas stated this morning they are looking at getting everyone back up by later on this morning. If someone can stay home today as they go around or if you can have a neighbour with your key it could speed things up. If not, they will leave a contact number and as soon as you get home … call and they will have someone out very soon.
Again, I will try to find out how we can help this family out because I along with other people have been blown away by the tweets, emails and phone calls of concern and support fo this family, especially at this time of year. I was just on air with Scott Fox from Z1035 Morning Show (click HERE for the interview)and HE’S been called as well by hundreds of people on how they can help out. THIS is why Milton is the best place in the world! Updates will be coming soon.
1149PM UPDATE
Some gas services have been restored for homes in the affected area. I was at the warming centre at EC Drury earlier this evening and spoke with the represetnatives at Union Gas. The number of homes affected are approximately 500, instead of the originally reported 1200. They are running into some delays due to water in the pipelines that has to be removed.
Ive asked them to send me updates as the process goes and I’ll do my best to update this site as it comes in.
I spoke with Regional Chair Gary Carr (who is at the warming station as we speak) and he updated me that the union gas worker who was injured suffered second degree burns to his face and is at Milton Hospital with family. Everything looks good so far.
I also wanted to say big thanks to other Milton Councillors who came out to the warming station to lend a hand. Regional Councillor Colin Best, Ward 2 Councillor Greg Nelson and Ward 8 Councillor Zeeshan Hamid. We have a great team and this just proves it more.
AGAIN…there is a warming centre at EC Drury set up for people with no heat and they will put families up at the Best Western overnight so please, if you are at home and its cold especially with small children, head out to that area. Union Gas is doing what they can to get people up and running and it might be by the early hours of the morning before all service is restored.
Stay tuned!
806PM UPDATE
Ive uploaded CHCH News coverage of todays events. They were there on the scene and did extensive coverage of today’s fire and have an interview with the home owner as well. Great Job CHCH News.
Regarding homes that are currently in the process of having their gas turned off, PLEASE NOTE that there is a warming centre at EC Drury School on Ontario Street. It will get cold tonight and if youre by yourself, or dont think you can stay warm PLEASE go to the warming centre. Better safe than sorry.
More updates to come.
737PM UPDATE
For some more information on today’s events go to MILTONSEARCH.COM and their coverage of the fire. Between tweets of todays events, phone calls from obviously stressed out and scared residents in Ward 6, its been a busy day. Many people have been asking how they can help this family out. From what Ive been told by Councillor Colin Best is that the Red Cross has been called in and taking care of the immediate needs of the family. I should have more information tomorrow on how you can help out.
From the last news release I’ve received Mayor Gord Krantz is still on the scene from about 630PM onwards reviewing the progress. Thanks to everyone who tweeted, re-tweeted updates from myself and others on the scene and for your generous inquiries to help people out. THIS is what makes Milton the best place in the world.
Say a prayer for the family involved and I will have some more information tomorrow.
721PM UPDATE
NEWS RELEASE
December 15, 2010
Structural fire contained in Milton’s Beaty neighbourhood
On Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a structural fire occurred at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Bennett Blvd in Milton. The fire is suspected to have been caused by damage to a natural gas line.
The fire has now been extinguished by the Milton Fire Department, and the area is safe for residents.
Three of nine interconnected townhomes at the intersection of Clark and Bennett have been affected by the fire. Approximately 10 to 20 homes in the area were evacuated.
Non-life threatening injuries were sustained by one Union Gas worker, who is currently in hospital.
As part of the repair process, natural gas service to approximately 500 customers in the area may be temporarily interrupted. The natural gas supply has been shut off to the affected residential area of Yates Blvd to the north, Thompson Road to the west, Clark Blvd to the south and Bennett and McDowell Avenues to the east.
Please note that Union Gas representatives will need to enter affected homes and businesses to safely turn on all natural gas appliances and equipment. Union Gas employees or their representatives showing proper identification will be going door-to-door to do this. If residents cannot be at home, please consider leaving a key and access instructions with a neighbour.
In the unlikely event that your home has no heat and you do not have friends or family nearby to visit, Halton Region has opened a warming centre in the auditorium of E.C. Drury High School at 215 Ontario Street South in Milton. The centre will be open as long as needed. Families are advised to bring books, activities, etc., to keep children entertained during their time at the centre. No pets will be allowed in the warming centre.
Please ensure at least one member of your household remains at home as Union Gas representatives need to turn on all natural gas appliances and equipment in affected homes in order to restore gas service.
For continued updates, contact 311 or visit www.milton.ca until the situation has been resolved. For Union Gas customer service, call 1-877-969-0999.
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For further information, please contact: On Duty Staff Sergeant
Halton Regional Police Service
905-825-4777 ext. 2400
As 2010 draws to a close and 2011 is rushing quickly towards us, I wanted to point out a couple of fun events happening at the Town of Milton on both New Years Eve and New Years Day!
Join Mayor Gord Krantz, Milton Historical Society and members of town council at Victoria Park to “SING OUT THE OLD & RING IN THE NEW” for an old fashioned New Years Eve celebration. Bundle up and bring your voices and instruments to sing carols and some holiday cheer. The Mayor and a special citizen will ring in the New Year at midnight. We will be gathering around 1130PM on Friday December 31st in Victoria Park which is right beside Milton Town Hall.
If you cant make it that late, you can join us the next day at Milton Town Hall for the Annual New Years Levee. Join the Mayor and members of council from 2PM to 4PM for some refreshments (courtesy of Troy’s Diner, Tim Horton’s and La Rose Bakery) while the Milton Seniors SONG SPINNERS entertains the crowd with seasonal numbers.
For more information you can email me, contact any member of council or call (519) 853-3772
There are a lot of things to do in Milton this holiday season so please join us in celebrating 2010 and looking forward to a great, prosperous and healthy 2011!
