Media Releases

As part of an ongoing effort to harness technology, enhance efficiency, and better serve members of the public, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that Freedom of Information (FOI) requests can now be filed online.
Beginning Thursday, January 20, 2022, anyone needing to file a FOI request can now do so online, via our website at haltonpolice.ca/foi .
This service enhancement for FOI requests allows for:
a streamlined digital process...
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Child and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) has arrested an adult male in regards to a sexual assault investigation involving a young girl in Oakville.
From July 2021 to September 2021, the male suspect communicated with a 14-year-old girl via an online messaging app (Snapchat). In late September 2021, the suspect transported the young girl to a residence in Oakville and sexually assaulted her.
On January 17, 2022, police arrested...
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It was that time of year again when families were thinking about the holiday season. There are many families that are less fortunate and struggle to provide their children with an enjoyable Christmas, and some who are simply not able to buy their children a toy. This year the struggle was even greater for more families because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The partnership between the Halton Regional Police Service and the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation was not going to allow...
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has completed an investigation into an online extortion incident in Oakville. In July, 2021, the victim shared an intimate image with a male youth known to her. She did not grant permission for the male to save the image. Once in possession of the image, the male threatened to distribute it, unless further images were provided. Ultimately, the image was shared between two responsible...
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 3 District Street Crime Unit has completed a month-long drug trafficking investigation in Burlington, culminating in the arrest of two suspects.
On January 14, 2022, David Gulak (23) of Burlington was arrested in the City of Brantford by HRPS officers. He was charged with the following offences:
Trafficking (3 counts)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (7 counts)
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose...
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