IB NEWS YOUNG BOY DIES IN APPARENT BACKYARD POOL ACCIDENT DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com The Halton Police Homicide Unit is in- festigatng following the apparent drown- a three-year-old boy in Oak- ville on Saturday (May 27). At around 7 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Warwick Avenue after a young boy was found and pulled from an inground backyard pool. Halton Police Media Relations Officer Const. Ryan Anderson said the boy was without vital signs and lifesaving mea- sures were immediately attempted by adults at the scene. Emergency services personnel contin- ued these measures when they arrived. "First responders conducted CPR and the child was transported to hospital, how- ever, he did not survive," Anderson said. Anderson noted he boy did not reside party. baa aden adults and children were report- edly at this gathering and police said the child went underwater, apparently undetec- ted for an undetermined period ot The Halton Police Homicide Unit ‘and the Ontario Coroner's Office are investi- gating: this incident. icide PERSON IDENTIFIED IN CONNECTION TO FETUS FOUND AT PARK ROLAND CILLIERS. homi unit deaths involving children under five. No charges have been laid, and police say they have determined there to be no criminality in this case. Police will not be releasing the name of the boy, or further details about those at the gathering. ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT UNDER INVESTIGATION Halton police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Oakville on Saturday, May 20. At around 10:30 a. a woman wé walking in the area of Sandpiper Road and Fourth Line when police said a man ap- proached and grabbed her from behind. e woman "fell to the ground" and the men left the area on foot, police said in a news releas Police said a witness was able to take photographs of the individual as he left the area. No physical injuries were reported. Police were called to the scene but were unable to locate the man. He is described as white, in his late 30s, Ave foot eight, with a heavy build and lark hair. 10) bright fluorescent green charts, agrey top and black running shoes. Anyone with information about this in- cident is asked to contact Halton police at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.haltoncrim- estoppers.ca. For more information about this inci- dent visit https: tf A ‘www.] w-haltonpolice. ca/ en/new idi tifvi k ille. 1 It- suspect.aspx. [o} ‘SCAN THIS CODE efor more 4 local crime news. Halton police have "identified an indi- vidual" in connection to the investigation into a fetus being found at a local park. This development was reported on Mon- day (May 29), following the May 19 discovery of the fetus at Oakdale Park, located in the ar- ea of McCraney Street W. and Roylen Road. A pedestrian walking in the vicinity of Munn’ Creek located the fetus near the water. Police were unable to provide any infor- mation on the fetus' gender or how far along the pregnancy would have been. investigation continues by the Hal- ton Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with in- formation or video (including dash cam) of e area after May 18 at 7 p.m. is asked to contact the tip line at 905-825-4776. Tips can also be submitted anonymous- ly to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through the web at www.halton- crimestoppers. Police said iti is the mandate of the homi- cide unit to investigate all pediatric death *TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY 7100 IN REBATES* E> Turn to the experts $ HEATING & COOLING | BBB. Www.aireonewest.ca [Eaa Peter Watson. MBA, CFP, CIM, RFP, FCSI info@watsoninvestments.com MBA, CFP, CIM occurrences. Watson Investments BOOK A MEETING to learn more about how Watson Investments can help you. (905) 842-2100 m €70z ‘| eunr ‘Kepsiny, | seaveg eiayeo | ¢ woo-uoyeyepIsu!