Media Releases

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Burlington Man

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a Burlington man following a joint investigation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Child Exploitation Centre (RCMP, NCECC) and authorities in the Philippines that began in April, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, on August 28, 2025, Douglas RIDPATH (78) of Burlington was arrested and charged with the following: 

• Make Child Pornography (6 Counts)
• Accessing Child Pornography

International Overdose Awareness Day Flag Raising 2025

OAKVILLE, ON (August 27, 2025) – Since 2001, individuals and organizations from Halton region and beyond have recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. The aim of the annual occasion has been – and continues to be – to honour the lives of those lost to drug toxicity and to remind their loved ones that they are not alone in their grief.

This morning, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with Halton Region Public Health and the Halton Opioid...

Identification Sought Following Indecent Act on GO Train

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a male who masturbated in the presence of a female passenger while onboard a GO Train.

The incident took place on Saturday April 26, 2025, at approximately 4:12 pm. While onboard the Lakeshore GO Train travelling from Fairview Burlington Station to Toronto Union Station the suspect continuously masturbated over his pants while staring at the female passenger.

The suspect (pictured below) is described...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Road Safety Blitz

Between August 19, and August 21, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) held a 3 day road safety blitz focusing on commercial motor vehicles (CMV). 

The blitz was held with 1 day focused on each City and Town across Halton Region. 

Commercial motor vehicles were selected by supporting Officers where they were inspected by the Certified CMV Inspectors from HRPS, MTO and OPP.

As a result of the campaign...

Shoppers Drug Mart Break and Enter in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after two suspects were arrested during an early morning commercial break and enter in Milton.

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 2:55 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 265 Main Street East. Three male suspects fled upon police arrival with one suspect arrested at the scene. A second suspect attempted to flee in a waiting blue Honda CRV and was arrested a short...