Media Releases

Indecent Act Investigation – Oakville

Updated Release (Aug 14):

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in response to a male committing an indecent act in Oakville.

On August 11, 2025, a male suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Pelee Boulevard in Oakville. When no one answered, he committed an indecent act while facing the doorbell camera.

On August 13, 2025 investigators positively identified the suspect as Luke Hird (25) of No Fixed Address.

Hird has been charged with two counts of Indecent Act...

Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Milton Robbery Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a robbery at Scott Neighbourhood Park, located at 311 Savoline Boulevard in Milton.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a male youth was approached by a group of four males wearing black tracksuits and face masks. The suspects assaulted the victim, stole his phone, and then smashed it before leaving the scene. The youth sustained injuries requiring medical...

Project Nightshade Drug Trafficking Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests and laid 20 criminal charges following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.

In October of 2024, members of the 1 District Street Crime Unit began an investigation into illicit drug trafficking occurring within Halton Region which resulted in three suspects being identified.

On July 7, 2025, HRPS officers with the assistance of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants on...

Burlington Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder

A Burlington man has been sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 13.5 years in connection with the 2023 murder of his wife.

Sandor Somogyi, 73, was originally charged by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) with one count of first-degree murder in 2023. On April 29, 2025, a jury found Somogyi guilty of second-degree murder.

He appeared for sentencing before the Honourable Justice J.E. Mills at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Milton on Tuesday, July 22, 2025....

Arson Investigation at New Home Build in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an arson in Burlington.

On Friday July 11, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am two suspects attended the Branthaven Homes development on Turnberry Road located near Appleby Line and Taywood Drive.

This complex is in the final phases of construction and consists of a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes.

The suspects threw gasoline on multiple townhouse units that were recently completed and set to close. The suspects also threw gasoline on an...