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Sexual Assault at Holistic Centre in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid sexual assault charges against the operator of a Holistic centre in Milton.

The accused operates and was working at “Holistic Hijama” located on Weston Drive in Milton at the time of the offence.  Police were contacted after an adult female was sexually assaulted during a recent visit to the business.

On Wednesday September 4, 2024, Ehsan Ansari (58) of Milton was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Sexual Assault.

Ansari was...

Police Are Investigating After a Home Invasion in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 4 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Heritage Way by breaking the glass on the residence front door.

Both suspects were wearing masks and made their way to the upper floor of the home. One suspect confronted a male adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the driveway before striking the resident in the face with a hammer. The...

Oakville Investigation Leads to Seizure of Firearms and Arrest of Two Suspects

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two suspects and laid multiple charges after firearms investigation.

On August 29 2024, at 10:30 am HRPS officers responded to a house on Belvedere Drive in Oakville, after receiving a report of firearms observed within the residence. One female suspect was arrested at the beginning of the investigation and a criminal code search warrant executed resulting in the arrest of a second male suspect within the residence. Two firearms (rifles) and...

Halton Police Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Each year on August 31st, individuals and organizations from Halton and around the world mark International Overdose Awareness Day as a time to honour the lives of those lost to drug poisoning and to support those closest to them.  

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) reports that instances of fatal and non-fatal drug poisoning continue to rise locally and elsewhere. Between January 1st until July 31st, HRPS officers responded to close to 250 known or suspected drug poisonings involving...

Public Assistance Sought After Firearm Discharged In Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting public assistance after two males were arrested in possession of a firearm.

On August 26 2024, at 7:27 pm HRPS officers responded to the reports of a loud bang in the residential area of Victoria Street and Chalmers Street in Oakville. Thanks to tremendous community response and assistance, two suspects were observed fleeing the area in a vehicle with officers quickly locating the vehicle and suspects a short time later. A sawed-off rifle...