The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in relation to a sexual assault investigation in Oakville.

 On October 18, 2025, Robert Lapier (69) of Oakville was arrested. He has been charged with the following:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Interference

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

The offences took place at Silver Sword Armories located on Burnhamthorpe Road East in Oakville where the accused is an archery instructor. The victim is a female youth who was receiving lessons at the facility. 

 Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused to contact the HRPS Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.

Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated.  A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.

There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault.  This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.

Additional information can be found in our Sexual Assault Information Guide.

A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca