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Police Warn of Dangers Associated with 'Assassins' Game
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 12:14 PM
Police Warn of Dangers Associated with 'Assassins' Game Following Series of Incidents in Halton Region
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is once again warning parents and students about the dangers of the 'Assassins Game' following a series of reported incidents across the region in the past week.
The game involves high school students hunting or “assassinating” one another with water or Nerf-style guns. The “assassinations” can take place in a variety of settings, in public, and during...
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Halton Regional Police Service’s New Deputy Chief Sworn-In at Burlington Ceremony
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 04:30 PM
Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs, community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.
Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief...
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Two Under Arrest after Burlington Armed Robbery
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 07:03 PM
Media Update:
As a result of the investigation into the armed robbery,
Michael Uzelac (37), of Welland, has been charged with the following:
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Stephane SMITH (54), of Niagara Falls, has been charged with the following:
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Pointing a Firearm
- Firearm –...
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Police Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect that Committed an Indecent Act in Oakville
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 03:18 PM
***UPDATE*** February 13, 2024
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in relation to a sexual assault that occurred at Oakville Place mall.
On Monday, February 12, 2024, Paul Swanson (62) of Brampton was arrested. He has been charged with the following:
- Committing an Indecent Act;
- Sexual Assault (2 counts);
- Sexual Interference (2 counts);
- Failing to Comply with Probation.
Swanson is being held in custody pending a Bail Hearing.
The offences took place on February...
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HRPS Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Kit Distribution Program
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 11:39 AM
As part of its ongoing response to the opioid crisis facing Halton and beyond, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is further expanding its lifesaving naloxone kit distribution program to include select frontline officers and support personnel who work closely with those at risk of drug poisoning.
Beginning on February 6th, those assigned to the Service’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), Community Mobilization Officers, and support workers will be part of a new pilot program...