Halton’s most wanted: One arrested, one still on the run

By Muhammad Aamir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter
Source: Milton Reporter

One of Halton’s most wanted suspects has been arrested in Montreal, while another remains at large, according to Halton Regional Police.

On June 4, officers from the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), with assistance from Montreal authorities, arrested Raffaele-Giulio Draicchio, 26, who was initially charged in February 2024 in connection with an auto theft investigation in Oakville. At the time, Draicchio and three other individuals were arrested after being found in possession of two stolen Toyota 4Runners, along with various tools and devices commonly associated with high-tech auto theft.

Draicchio was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 (three counts), possession of break-in instruments, possession of an automobile master key, and possession of a device to obtain computer services. He was later released on bail, but failed to appear in court in May 2025. As a result, police laid an additional charge of failing to re-attend court. He was transported back to Halton following his arrest and was held for a bail hearing.

His arrest comes as part of the HRPS’s Halton’s Most Wanted program, which launched on Jan. 20, 2025. The initiative aims to publicize the names and faces of the region’s most dangerous offenders in an effort to generate investigative leads and bring them to justice.

Despite this recent development, police say Matthew Flannigan, 33, remains outstanding and is considered dangerous. On July 22, 2023, Flannigan was stopped by an officer on Plains Road East in Burlington. Police allege the officer had grounds to arrest Flannigan under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, but a violent struggle ensued. The officer sustained a broken leg, and Flannigan fled the scene at high speed. He has not been seen since.

Flannigan is wanted on multiple charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order (two counts), and possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition.

He is described as 33 years old, 170 pounds, five-foot-nine, with brown eyes, long brown hair that may be braided, a scruffy beard, and tattoos of skulls on both forearms, as well as the letters “ABG” on the side of his neck.

Police advise the public not to approach Flannigan if spotted. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2316. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca. A cash reward of up to $2,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.

Photos and additional details about both individuals can be found at https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/news-and-updates/haltonmostwanted.aspx