Internet Child Exploitation Arrest

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has charged a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) Officer in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences.

On February 25, 2026, David Hamilton (43) of Burlington, was arrested and charged with the following:

•          Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (One Count)
•          Transmitting Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (One Count)

Hamilton has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

The offences are alleged to have occurred in the City of Burlington between January 3rd and 4th, 2026.

These investigations have been funded and made possible through a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

As the matter is now before the courts, the HRPS will not be providing any further updates.

Anyone with related information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Todd Martin of the Halton Regional Police Service, Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) at (905) 825-4747 ext. 8983.

Tips can be forwarded to Crime Stoppers; "See Something, Hear Something, Know Something — contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.crimestoppers.ca.

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