***UPDATE SEPTEMBER 27, 2024***

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made multiple arrests and laid charges in connection to a pair of suspicious fires that took place in Burlington in late 2023.

In early December, 2023, police responded to two fires on separate nights at the same residential address on Lodi Road located near the intersection of Dundas Street and Walkers Line in Burlington.

The first fire took place on December 2, and caused minor damage.  The second fire took place on December 4, and completely destroyed three unoccupied homes while damaging others. The total cost of the damage between the two incidents is estimated at approx. $1.7 million dollars.  

HRPS officers in the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) conducted a lengthy investigation that has now resulted in arrests and charges for three individuals.

In connection with the fire that took place on December 2, 2023, the following persons have been arrested and charged:

  • Zani Redzepovski (34) of Ajax has been charged with one count of Arson, Damage to Property.
  • Lee Anthony (40) of Courtice has also been charged with one count of Arson, Damage to Property.

In connection with the fire that took place on December 4, 2023, the following persons have been arrested and charged:

  • Lee Anthony (40) of Courtice has been charged with one count of Arson, Disregard Human Life.
  • Barry Neads (38) of Clarington has also been with one count of Arson, Disregard Human Life.

All three accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

This investigation was brought to a successful conclusion because of the diligent and hard work of the detectives in the 3 District CIB unit over the past nine months.

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.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

***ORIGINAL RELEASE DECEMBER 4, 2023***

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a fire in a residential neighbourhood in Burlington.

On Monday December 4, 2023, at approximately 4:15 am, police were called to an address on Lodi Road in Burlington. This residential neighbourhood, located near the intersection of Dundas Street and Walkers Line in northeast Burlington, contains a mix of occupied homes as well as unoccupied homes that are currently under construction.

No injuries were sustained, however, the fire destroyed three unoccupied homes on Lodi Road and is considered to be suspicious. Two additional homes were damaged (including one occupied home).

The fire is now being investigated by the HRPS 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau along with the office of the Fire Marshal.

Police responded to the same address on Lodi Road for a fire on Saturday, December 2, 2023, which caused minor damage. That fire is also suspicious.

Police are asking witnesses to come forward, along with anyone who observed suspicious activity, or who has dash cam footage of the area of Walkers Line and Dundas Street, or near the GO stop/ 407 Carpool lot just west of that intersection.     

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.

 Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca