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Charges Laid in Oakville Human Trafficking and Assault Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit has laid charges in relation to a human trafficking investigation in Oakville.

On August 7, 2023, officers responded to an assault between a male suspect and female victim that occurred in a public area in the Town of Oakville.  The suspect had fled prior to police arrival. 

Through the course of the investigation, it was further determined that the male suspect was also responsible for trafficking of the female victim for sexual purposes...

Police Investigate Burlington Bank Robbery

UPDATE:  On August 21, 2023, the suspect in the Burlington bank robbery investigation was arrested by Waterloo Regional Police.

Rayven Lewis (27) of Toronto has been charged with: 

• Robbery
• Disguise with Intent

Lewis has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:
The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating a robbery that took place at a Burlington bank.

On August 9, 2023, at approximately 1:00 pm, a lone male suspect entered the...

Suspect Charged with Voyeurism/Child Pornography Offences after Recording Males in Bathrooms

The Halton Regional Police Service – Internet Child Exploitation Unit has laid charges in relation to a male who recorded male victims for sexual purposes across the GTA.

On March 23, 2023, a 13-year-old boy attended the Cineplex Cinemas located at 2081 Winston Park Drive in Oakville.  While using the bathroom at the theatre the boy observed a male suspect filming him over the top of the bathroom stall.

Through the course of investigation, the suspect was identified.

On April 1, 2023, Robert...

Three Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested three suspects in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.

Investigators identified a suspect and vehicle that were observed making drug transactions in Oakville, Hamilton and Toronto between May 25, 2023 and July 19, 2023.

On July 28, 2023, Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrants were executed at two residences in Toronto as well as a vehicle associated to an identified suspect.

As a result...

Regional Auto Theft Task Force Makes Arrests

***UPDATE*** Additional Charges Laid by Regional Auto Theft Task Force

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Auto Theft Task Force has concluded a lengthy investigation into an organized international stolen auto network.

In February 2023 investigators executed search warrants at locations in Burlington and Mississauga and arrested two male suspects. Details of those charges is contained in the initial media release (below). Continuing investigative efforts have led to additional charges and...