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Millard lawyer says client "unfairly maligned"

HAMILTON, Ont. - The lawyer for the man accused in the killing of an Ancaster father found dead after taking two men on a test drive says his client is being unfairly maligned by “speculation” surrounding the case.

Deepak Paradkar says media reports based on apparent police leaks are turning public opinion against his client, Dellen Millard, and could threaten his right to a fair trial.

Millard, 27, is charged with first-degree murder, forcible confinement and theft of a vehicle in the death of Tim Bosma.

Bosma, 32, disappeared May 6 after leaving his home to take two men on a test drive in a pickup truck that he had posted for sale online. Police have said his charred remains were found at Millard's farm.

Toronto police have confirmed that since Millard's arrest, they have reopened their investigations into his father's death, which had been considered a suicide, and the disappearance of a Toronto woman with whom he reportedly was linked.

CBC has reported unknown remains were found on Millard's farm and cited sources as saying police were working to determine if they are human or animal. Hamilton police would not confirm or deny the reports.

(The Canadian Press)

Norfolk OPP busy on weekend

     The Victoria Day long weekend featured some good weather and lots of people were out to celebrate the unofficial start of summer.
   Norfolk County OPP say they answered 330 calls from Friday through Monday, to deal with everything from assaults and collisions to animal complaints. Two people were charged with impaired driving offences. There were 38 charges for other liquor-related offences and over 40 tickets for speeding.  Officers patrolling on all-terrain-vehicles in the Turkey Point and Long Point area issued several charges for liquor offences.
   Meanwhile, Lambton OPP say they laid hundreds of charges. They report they laid more than 260 charges in Grand Bend...180 of those were for various liquor offences.

Suspicious fires in London

   There were two cases of suspected arson in London early Monday morning.
   London firefighters responded about 2:30 am Monday to a parking lot in the area of Wonderland Road North and Sarnia Road, where two vehicles were destroyed by flames. A school bus was burned as well as a transport truck that was parked near the school bus. Police believe the fire was intentionally set. Damage is estimated at around 250-thousand dollars.
   Then just before 5 am there was a fire at St. Thomas More Catholic School, just down the road from the vehicle fires.   A construction trailer on the school's property was engulfed in flames when London police and fire arrived, and damage is estimated at 25-thousand dollars.

Memorial for Tim Bosma

A public memorial is scheduled this week for Tim Bosma, the man from rural Ancaster who was killed after taking two men on a test drive of his truck.
The 32-year-old`s body was found last week, burned beyond recognition.
The memorial is scheduled for Wednesday at the Carmen's Banquet Centre in Hamilton.
Twenty-seven year old Dellen Millard is charged with first degree murder in Bosma`s death and police are still looking for at least one other suspect.

Tillsonburg Man Faces Sex Charges Involving 10 Year Old Girl

A 62 year old Tillsonburg man is facing charges including sexual interference with a person under the age of 16 after an incident Friday involving a 10 year old girl.

According to the OPP, Gary Fugard of Tillsonburg was an acquaintance of the girl. He also faces a charge of sexual assault. Police say he was arrested without incident and had a bail hearing this weekend. (bd)