Media Releases

Three Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests and laid multiple charges as a result of a Human Trafficking investigation.

In April 2025 investigators with the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation into allegations an adult female had been trafficked and exploited in the sex trade throughout southern Ontario between January and April of 2024. Police allege that the accused used coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to maintain control...

Suspect Sought Following Damage to Oakville Businesses

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect who damaged store windows at businesses in Oakville.

Between August 26 and September 1, 2025, during the late evening and early morning hours (11:30 pm and 2:00 am) four retail businesses in the Bronte Harbour area of Oakville, near Lakeshore Road West, suffered damage after an unknown suspect threw a rock through the exterior store windows. There is no known connection between the...

Halton Regional Police Service Welcomes Students Back to School Through Project Safe Start 2025

As students across Halton return to school this week, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is launching its 18th annual Project Safe Start campaign, aimed at reminding motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road and be extra cautious.

Residents can expect an increased police presence around schools and nearby community safety zones as we remind people of the ABC’s of road safety – Always Be Cautious – and reinforce traffic laws to ensure a #SafeStart to the school...

Suspect Sought Following an Assault in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying an adult male who assaulted a teenaged female in Burlington.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 2:50 pm the victim returned home from riding her bicycle and entered her residence garage located in the area of Headon Rd. and Deer Run Ave. While inside the garage she was approached and startled by the male suspect who requested a drink of water. As the victim attempted to assist the suspect, he...

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Burlington Man

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a Burlington man following a joint investigation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Child Exploitation Centre (RCMP, NCECC) and authorities in the Philippines that began in April, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, on August 28, 2025, Douglas RIDPATH (78) of Burlington was arrested and charged with the following: 

• Make Child Pornography (6 Counts)
• Accessing Child Pornography