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Arrest Made in Oakville Break and Enter Investigations

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to a series of break and enter incidents occurring at private residences in Oakville.

Between February 3 2024 and March 13 2024, the HRPS responded to 3 separate break and enters occurring at 3 private residences in Oakville. Investigation determined the homes were unoccupied at the time and accessed by forcing entry through glass doors and windows. Property taken consisted of various personal...

Police Searching for Voyeurism Suspect at GO Station

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a voyeurism occurrence that took place at the Bronte GO Station in Oakville.

On Thursday August 1, 2024, an adult female was standing on platform number 3 at the Bronte GO station waiting to board the 4:26 pm train eastbound to Toronto’s Union Station.

A male suspect was observed standing near the female with his phone positioned under her dress. This was observed by multiple witnesses who were seated on the second level of the arriving...

Drowning Victim Saved at Burlington Beach

The quick actions of the Halton Regional Police Service Marine Unit assist in saving a drowning victim at Burlington Beach.

On August 5, 2024, at 4:40 pm, members of the HRPS Marine Unit were patrolling the area of Burlington Beach when officers observed an unoccupied inflatable tube and an adult male struggling in the water a few meters away. Rapidly making their way towards the location officers located the male submerged two feet below the waterline and without vital signs. With the...

Arrest Made in Oakville Commercial Break and Enter Investigations

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to 6 separate break and enter incidents occurring at commercial businesses in Oakville.

During the overnight hours, between the days of July 7 and July 9 2024, HRPS responded to 6 businesses in Oakville including Hudson’s Bay Company, Freshway Market and Tommy Hilfiger, where a single suspect gained entry to the businesses by breaking glass or forcing open exterior doors. Property taken from the...

Police Searching for Potential Victims After Arrest Made in Human Trafficking Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to a sex trafficking investigation in Halton Region.

In June 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) began an investigation into a report of an adult female that was allegedly being trafficked by the suspect within the Region of Halton. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation and determined that over the course of approximately one year the suspect physically abused the...