Photo provided by Sarnia Police
A man wanted by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has been arrested in Sarnia.
The HRPS first reported their search for Shade to the public in May 2024. He was wanted for fleeing from police, among other charges. At the time, the search had placed multiple Halton schools in lockdown-like procedures.
On Wednesday, January 29th, members of the O.P.P. Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E) Squad identified a home on Kathleen Avenue in Sarnia where a wanted man was staying.
Given the nature of the charges, the Sarnia Police Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to execute the arrest warrant.
Shortly after 4:10 p.m., ERT members made entry into the home and arrested 42-year-old Tom Quinton Shade and transported him to the Sarnia Police Station. He will be returned to Halton.
Shade is charged in Halton with the following offences:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (5 counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited (3 counts)
- Fail to stop at the scene of an accident
- Flight from peace officer
- Fail to comply with a release order
Photo: Tom Quinton Shade, courtesy of Halton Police
Shade is also wanted by the Peel Regional Police and has been since January 26th, 2024 for the following offences:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Flight from a peace officer
- Fail to stop at the scene of an accident
ORIGINAL (Published on Friday, May 10th at 7:35 p.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are continuing their search for Tom Shade.
In the early afternoon hours of Friday, May 10th, officers were conducting an investigation at a hotel in the area of the South Service Road and Walkers Line in Burlington. They located a vehicle associated to the wanted 41-year-old male suspect.
Shade is currently wanted for the charges of Dangerous Drive, Flight from Police and Fail to Remain at Scene of a Collision. HRPS officers attempted to arrest Shade; however, he fled the scene on foot.
Multiple schools in the area were placed in hold and secure protocols, but those have since been lifted by the HRPS.
While searching for Shade, officers located a loaded firearm, drugs, and other discarded property, and a warning was issued to residents. Several potential sightings were reported and an extensive search was undertaken by the HRPS. This search included patrol and tactical officers as well as the K9 unit. At the time of writing, Shade remains outstanding.
Residents can expect a police presence in the areas of southern Burlington between Guelph Line and Walkers Line as officers continue the investigation.
Police would like to remind residents that Shade should be considered dangerous and if seen, do not approach him. Contact police by calling 911.
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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