Three Charged in Milton Fire Investigation
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged three youths following a fire investigation in Milton.
On November 8, 2026, at approximately 5:30 pm police and fire responded to reports of smoke and flames visible at an abandoned building located at 700 Main Street East in Milton.
Due to its proximity to the fire, residents of a nearby condominium building were evacuated.
Fire services were eventually able to contain and extinguish the fire, its origin considered to be suspicious.
No serious injuries were reported.
Members of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau took carriage of the investigation and were able to identify the three suspects.
As a result of the investigation, three 14-year-old youths from the Milton area have each been charged with one count of Break and Enter and one count of Arson.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and therefore, the identities of the young persons charged in this investigation are protected.
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Halton Regional Police Service
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Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca