NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE
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A quick response by Halton Police and Burlington Fire results in arson arrest with minimal damage to property.
On May 17 at 11:30 a.m., The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded a series of garbage dumpster fires that were intentionally set on commercial business properties in the area Guelph Line and Fairview Street in Burlington. HRPS officers attended and after a brief search located the suspect a short distance away. Burlington Fire also attended quickly extinguishing the fires resulting in minor damage to property. No physical injuries were sustained.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew Grant (42) of no fixed address, has been charged with the following:
- three counts of arson
- two counts of mischief under $5,000
- two counts of obstruct peace officer
- utter threat to cause death
- failure to comply with probation order
- possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl)
- fail to leave premises when directed
Grant was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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