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Whenever feasible, the Halton Regional Police Service will provide information to the public on emergencies and major incidents. Such information is released through direct notification to media agencies and postings to our website and Twitter account. If necessary, the information will include alert or warning messages and instructions.
The immediate release of information will be dependent on public, victim and officer safety concerns as well as investigative integrity.
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Shooting in Oakville - April 26, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 01:35 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting in the town of Oakville. On April 26, 2022, at approximately 10:20 pm officers responded to the area of Dundas Street West and Hampshire Gate for reports of a single gunshot.
Police located one male victim near the McDonalds restaurant in the area with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The victim’s injuries indicate the weapon may have been a pellet gun.
Police are investigating...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Suspects in Burlington Pharmacy Robbery
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 01:56 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred at a Burlington pharmacy. On April 25, 2022, at approximately 3:20 pm, three male suspects entered the Brant Lakeshore Pharmacy located at 1477 Brant Street in Burlington. The suspects assaulted an employee and proceeded to steal narcotics and prescription drugs. They also stole cash from the register and personal belongings from the employee. The three males fled the store and left the area in a stolen...

Two Youth Charged after Paintball Incident(s) in Acton
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 09:15 AM
On April 23, 2022 at approximately 9:30 pm, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to the area of the Acton Arena (Queen Street East and Tanners Drive in Acton), following reports that occupants in a vehicle were shooting paint balls at pedestrians. The vehicle left the area but returned a short time later and began shooting paint balls again, targeting people on foot. Police were able to locate the suspect vehicle and arrested two suspects.
Two victims were struck by the paint balls, causing...

Arrest Made in Burlington Sexual Assault Investigation
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 08:20 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit has arrested a male in relation to a sexual assault investigation in Burlington.
The assaults began in 2019 and continued until recently. The victim and male are known to each other.
On April 22, 2022, investigators arrested 33-year-old Renil Amin of Brampton. He has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault (2 counts)
- Indecent Act (2 counts)
Amin was released on an Undertaking.
Amin is employed as a bus driver with Burlington...

Arrests Made in Oakville ‘Porch Pirate’ Thefts
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 12:35 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Street Crime Unit has arrested two suspects in relation to delivery package thefts from residences in Oakville. The thefts occurred in April 2022 in the area of Dundas Street, Neyagawa Boulevard and Sixth Line. In the course of the investigation, a suspect vehicle was identified, and on April 14, 2022, the suspect vehicle was located and officers attempted to arrest the occupants. Two police vehicles were struck when the driver attempted...