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Damage set at $20,000 Vandals smash 39 windows at Christ the King Secondary Halton Police are investigating a rash of vandalism in which 39 windows were broken, resulting in more than $20,000 damage, at Christ the King Secondary School early Sunday morning. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call them at 905878-5511 ext. 2106 or Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477). Halton Police report shortly after midnight they received a report of approximately five youths breaking windows at the rear of the Guelph St. school. When police arrived the youths were gone. Giacomo Corbacio, superintendent facility management services with the Halton Catholic District School Board, said marbles or ball bearings (police said a slingshot and a bb gun) were used to break the windows. "We're working closely with Halton Police, as well, we have our own security company on retainer," said Corbacio. He said it's not unusual to have windows broken at schools, but 39 at once "seems to be excessive." "We've got them on order and it's going to take about six weeks to get some of them," said Corbacio. "It's very unfortunate that this has happened," said Corbacio. "It hurts all the students and residents of Christ the King." --By Lisa Tallyn, staff writer Police academy has openings Halton Regional Police Service still has openings in its upcoming Citizen Police Academy, which runs from January 31 to April 18. The academy is for anyone interested in learning more about fraud, identity theft prevention or forensics, the court system, and what it's like to be a police officer. The program runs from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday night at Halton Police headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville. Each week participants are given presentations on various aspects of the police service. Some of the areas covered include, impaired driving/ Regional Traffic Unit, Tactical Rescue Unit, Major Crime Investigations, Forensic Identification Bureau, the police budget and communications bureau. The voluntary program is for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of their local police service and policing in Canada in general. Preference is given to people who live, or own a business in Halton. For more information visit www.hrps.on.ca and click on the volunteer program folder. To apply visit a local Halton Regional Police station and obtain an application, or contact Pat Wildes at 905-878-5511 ext. 5042 for further information. Charge stayed in assault case A sexual assault charge laid against Michael James McNiven of Georgetown was stayed in provincial court in Milton. The charge was laid in February 2002.