Media Releases

Missing person - Anna Ismambetova

***UPDATE*** April 3, 2025

Anna has been safely located.  The Halton Regional Police Service would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance in this investigation.  We would ask that all media outlets remove any photographs of Anna at this time. 

***UPDATE*** March 31, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is continuing their search for Anna Ismambetova.

Updated investigative efforts have determined Anna was last seen in Oakville March 26, 2025, around 7 p.m. walking...

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has charged an Oakville man with Sexual Assault.

On March 23, 2025, at 2:30 a.m. an Uber driver operating a Black Toyota Camry picked up an adult female in the area of Pearl Street and James Street in Burlington. Upon arrival at the requested destination, the driver sexually assaulted the female inside the vehicle.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

Subsequent investigation led to the identification of the accused.

Hassan Ali Khan (24) of...

Police Are Searching For Four Suspects In Oakville Bell Store Robbery

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for four suspects after a robbery at Oakville Place Mall.

On March 28, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m. four suspects entered the Bell Store located within Oakville Place Mall and confronted two adult male employees. The suspects forced one employee to the rear of the store but were unable to gain access to a locked storage area. The suspects stole two cell phones as they exited the store and fled on foot to a waiting vehicle.

No physical...

Four Suspects Sought in Oakville Home Invasion

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for four suspects after a home invasion and attempted vehicle theft in Oakville.

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m. four suspects forced entry through the rear patio door of a residence in the area of Meadowridge Drive and Dundas Street East. Two suspects confronted the adult male and adult female residents demanding the keys to their vehicles. During a brief confrontation one suspect struck the male resident in the face with an...

Halton Regional Police Service Officer Charged with Fraud Over by the Ontario Provincial Police

An 18-year member of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has been arrested and charged with fraud following a lengthy investigation undertaken by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

In February 2023, an investigation was commenced by the OPP’s Anti-Rackets Branch following multiple complaints of fraud in relation to an investment scheme.

It is the HRPS’ understanding that the criminal investigation has concluded.

HRPS Sergeant Jon Williams has been charged with one count of Fraud Over $5...