Media Releases

Vehicle Stolen During Oakville Home Invasion

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 25 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Westminster Drive by breaking the glass on the residence back door.

Both suspects made their way to the upper floor of the home where they confronted a male and female adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the garage. The suspects then stole the keys and fled in the vehicle. No physical...

Five Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Human Trafficking Unit has made five arrests and laid multiple charges after a five-month human trafficking investigation.

In May 2024, the HRPS began an investigation into a human trafficking ring that was operating in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Police allege that between September 2019 and September 2024, the accused parties used coercion, deception, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to maintain control, direction...

Fraud Alert: Taxi Fare Scam

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) would like to alert the public to a fraud scam which has surfaced in Halton Region.

• On September 5, 2024, at 9:15p.m. the victim was approached by a teenaged male in the area of Upper Middle Road and Winston Churchill Blvd in Oakville.
• The male advised the victim he needed to pay for a taxi however his debit card was not working.
• The male requested the victim pay for his fare using the victim’s credit card after which the male would e-transfer the same...

Project Ninja Dismantles Organized Auto Theft Group

MEDIA UPDATE:

On September 11, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) announced multiple arrests in relation to Project Ninja including multiple suspects still outstanding and wanted on Canada wide arrest warrants.

As a result of continued investigation:

On September 12, 2024, Yacine Mamache (24), of Montréal, Québec was arrested by Service de Police la Ville De Montreal (SPVM) and custody transferred to the HRPS where he was charged with the following:

• Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable...

Project Catfish Dismantles Gun and Drug Trafficking Network Operating in Halton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Haldimand County OPP has made a large weapons and drug seizure following the conclusion of a lengthy investigation titled Project Catfish. Police have also made multiple arrests and laid a total of 56 charges in connection with the investigation.

Project Catfish began in May 2024 and was conducted as a partnership by members of the HRPS Burlington Street Crime Unit and the Haldimand County OPP Street Crime Unit. It targeted a drug trafficking network...