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Auto Theft Suspects Apprehended in Halton Hills

Two suspects have been arrested and multiple charges laid after the attempted theft of a vehicle in Georgetown.

On November 7, 2024, at 4:44 a.m. officers with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to the area of Miller Drive and Eaton Street in Georgetown after receiving reports of a vehicle theft in progress.

Upon arrival officers observed the suspect vehicle fleeing the area and a tire deflation device was successfully deployed. The vehicle continued to flee south on Ninth Line...

Mercedes G-Wagon Stolen during Oakville Home Invasion

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On October 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m. three suspects broke into a home on Harold Dent Trail by forcing open the residence back door.

Two of the three suspects made their way to the upper floor of the home where they confronted a female adult resident demanding the keys for a Mercedes G-Wagon parked in the driveway. The suspects were ultimately successful in locating the key, stole the...

Three Charged with Multiple Offences in Relations to Burlington Vehicle Rollover Investigation

On Monday January 29, 2024, at 3:43 am the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a vehicle roll over located on the westbound QEW off ramp at Brant Street in Burlington. Three male and one female occupant of a Dodge Ram pick-up truck were located on scene having been thrown from the vehicle. All of the occupants were transported to hospital where one of the males was pronounced deceased. A quantity of fentanyl and cocaine, along with a firearm were also located at the scene.

The...

Oakville Man Arrested for Child Luring

In early October 2024 the Halton Regional Police Service Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit commenced an investigation into an incident of child luring that began in September of this year.

As a result of this investigation, on October 18, 2024, Patrick McCash (21) of Oakville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Luring a child
• Sexual assault (2 Counts)
• Sexual interference (2 Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators are concerned there may be...

Arson Investigation in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in an arson investigation in Burlington.

On Friday October 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 am police were called to a fire at a townhouse complex located near Appleby Line and Taywood Avenue in Burlington. This complex is in the final phases of construction and consists of a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes.

The fire was intentionally set and damaged two unoccupied units. Burlington Fire attended and were quickly...