David Lea

Oakville

Reporter at InsideHalton.com

I am a reporter with the Oakville Beaver Community Newspaper.

Articles

Woman fends off would-be car thief at Milton gas station

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

One man has been arrested following a failed vehicle theft at a gas station in Milton on Tuesday, April 15. At around 3:35 p.m., a woman was gassing up her vehicle at the Petro Canada at 235 Steeles Ave., when the suspect approached. Halton police allege the individual got into the driver’s seat of the woman’s vehicle and attempted to steal it — however, a brief struggle between the woman and the suspect ensued. The suspect ultimately fled the scene on foot.
Burlington murder trial hears that victim had serious heart condition

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

WARNING: This article contains details some readers may find disturbing. The autopsy of a Burlington woman, whose husband is accused of murdering her, revealed she died from her neck being compressed. However, it also found she had a serious heart condition that could possibly have played a role. Members of the jury in the trial of Sandor Somogyi, 72, heard testimony from Chief Forensic Pathologist for Ontario Dr. Michael Pollanen in a Milton court on April 16.
Burlington murder trial hears that victim had serious heart condition

1 week ago | thespec.com | David LeaReporter |David Lea

WARNING: This article contains details some readers may find disturbing. The autopsy of a Burlington woman, whose husband is accused of murdering her, revealed she died from her neck being compressed. However, it also found she had a serious heart condition that could possibly have played a role. Members of the jury in the trial of Sandor Somogyi, 72, heard testimony from Chief Forensic Pathologist for Ontario Dr. Michael Pollanen in a Milton court on April 16.
Officer tells jury about finding Burlington woman’s body

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

Members of the jury in the trial of a Burlington man accused of killing his wife got a look at where it happened during testimony on April 11. Assistant Crown attorney Maureen McGuigan showed the jury photos of the apartment at 695 Regency Court, where Margit Somogyi was found dead on Jan. 13, 2023. Her husband, Sandor Somogyi, has been charged with second-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty, however, in an agreed statement of facts he acknowledged causing her death.
Officer tells jury about finding Burlington woman’s body

1 week ago | thespec.com | David Lea

Members of the jury in the trial of a Burlington man accused of killing his wife got a look at where it happened during testimony on April 11. Assistant Crown attorney Maureen McGuigan showed the jury photos of the apartment at 695 Regency Court, where Margit Somogyi was found dead on Jan. 13, 2023. Her husband, Sandor Somogyi, has been charged with second-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty, however, in an agreed statement of facts he acknowledged causing her death.
Oakville Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign will benefit Halton group that provides food to hundreds of kids every weekend

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

Residents looking to enjoy a cookie with a positive attitude while supporting a local charity that helps feed children are invited to indulge in the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign in Oakville from April 28 to May 4. Smile Cookies purchased from Oakville Tim Hortons stores during this period will benefit Food4Kids Halton, a local charity that provides packages of healthy food to elementary school students whose families struggle with food insecurity.
Daughter describes last call with mother as Burlington murder trial continues

2 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

The night before her death, a Burlington woman reportedly said that she planned to call police if her husband didn’t leave her apartment. Margit Somogyi’s daughter, Beata Pegoretti, testified about the last conversation she had with her mother as the trial of her father, Sandor Somogyi, 72, entered its third day in a Milton court on April 10. Sandor is accused of murdering his wife, Margit, in her 695 Regency Court apartment on Jan. 13, 2023.
Daughter describes last call with mother as Burlington murder trial continues

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | David LeaReporter |David Lea

The night before her death, a Burlington woman reportedly said that she planned to call police if her husband didn’t leave her apartment. Margit Somogyi’s daughter, Beata Pegoretti, testified about the last conversation she had with her mother as the trial of her father, Sandor Somogyi, 72, entered its third day in a Milton court on April 10. Sandor is accused of murdering his wife, Margit, in her 695 Regency Court apartment on Jan. 13, 2023.
Jury in Burlington murder trial hears man told police ‘I killed her’ after wife found dead

2 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

A Burlington man accused of the 2023 murder of his wife allegedly admitted causing her death to a Halton police officer during questioning. Members of the jury heard this and many other shocking details as the trial of Sandor Somogyi, 72, got underway on April 8. Somogyi faces a charge of second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Margit, at her Regency Court apartment in Burlington on Jan. 13, 2023.
Jury in Burlington murder trial hears man told police ‘I killed her’ after wife found dead

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | David LeaReporter |David Lea

A Burlington man accused of the 2023 murder of his wife allegedly admitted causing her death to a Halton police officer during questioning. Members of the jury heard this and many other shocking details as the trial of Sandor Somogyi, 72, got underway on April 8. Somogyi faces a charge of second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Margit, at her Regency Court apartment in Burlington on Jan. 13, 2023.