NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Two individuals have been charged in relation to the death nearly 14 years ago of Lucas SHORTREED.
On October 10, 2008, 18-year-old Lucas SHORTREED was walking on Wellington Road 17 near Alma, Ontario at approximately midnight, when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene. Further investigation determined that the suspect vehicle was a 1995-1997 white Dodge Neon. For the past 14 years, investigators with the Wellington County OPP have followed up on over 100 tips and investigated hundreds of similar vehicles as they worked to locate the involved vehicle and determine its driver.
On September 21, 2022, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at an address on Sideroad 21, Mapleton Township. Two people were taken into custody and a vehicle was recovered from the property.
As a result of the investigation, David Alexander HALLIBURTON, 55-years-old of Arthur Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident Involving Bodily Harm or Death – sec. 252(1.3)
· Obstruct Justice – sec. 139(1)
Anastasia Marie HALLIBURTON, 53-years-old of Arthur Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Accessory After the Fact to Commit Indictable Offence – sec. 463(b)
· Obstruct Justice – sec. 139(1)
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.
The investigation by the Wellington County OPP continues, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Regional Support Team, Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team and the OPP Victim-Centred Approach Team.
“I am extremely proud of the many officers with the Wellington County OPP who have worked countless hours over the past fourteen years investigating this serious matter which has had such a great impact on our community. Today’s events mark an important step in bringing those responsible for Lucas’s death to justice.” Wellington County Detachment Commander Inspector Steve Thomas.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The #WellingtonOPP would like to provide an update to the investigation involving a fatal hit and run collision in 2008. @wellingtncounty @CSGWtips pic.twitter.com/eHwQhJHnV0
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) September 21, 2022
