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Hit and Run Suspect Identified
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 02:22 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service has identified a driver wanted in connection with a pedestrian hit and run incident.
On February 18th 2024 at approximately 6:30pm the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a reported hit and run accident near the intersection of Kingsway Drive and Winterbourne Drive, Oakville. Investigation determined that an elderly female was stuck by a vehicle which fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported to hospital with serious...
Reward Offered in Suspicious Truck Fire Investigation
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 12:52 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious fire at a Burlington business.
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30am, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) attended the parking lot behind Burlington Bowl, located at 4065 Harvester Road, Burlington, regarding a reported truck fire. Upon arrival HRPS officers located 3 separate A Action transport trucks engulfed in flames. Burlington Fire attended controlling and extinguishing the fires. No physical injuries...
Police Searching for Man Convicted in Human Trafficking Investigation
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 01:28 PM
Update:
On February 22, 2024 Ryan Gentles was arrested by Halton Regional Police Service. Gentles had previously been released on bail and is awaiting a sentencing hearing for human trafficking charges which he previously pled guilty to. Gentles has now been charged with the following:
Fail to Comply with Release Order (3 Counts)
Fail to Comply with Judicial Non-Communication Order
Gentles is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Previous release:
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is...
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...
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...