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Halton Regional Police Service Offers Homicide Investigation Reward

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the homicide of Ryan Lorde.

Shortly after 11:00 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 36-year-old Ryan Lorde was shot and killed outside of his home in the area of Monarch Drive and Niagara Trail in Georgetown.

Despite an exhaustive investigation and previous appeals for information, no suspect(s) have been identified.

Investigators...

Two Arrests and Drug Charges after Investigation in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges after a traffic stop in Oakville.

On Saturday November 16, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am police attempted a traffic stop in the area of Kobzar Drive and Travertine Drive. The vehicle accelerated away from police at a high rate of speed.

Police were able to stop the vehicle with the use of a tire deflation device near Trafalgar Road on the eastbound 407. The two female occupants of the vehicle were taken into...

Weekend Oakville Break ins Target High End Vehicles

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a pair of break ins that are believed to be linked and targeted luxury vehicles in Oakville.

On the morning of Saturday November 16, 2024, at approximately 4:10 am suspects attended an address on Lakeshore Road and attempted to break into the home. The attempt was unsuccessful and police believe the motive for this break-in was the keys to the resident’s vehicles.

A short time later, two suspects attended an address in the area of Third...

Male Arrested in Oakville Facing Gun and Drug Charges

A man is facing multiple gun and drug charges after an early morning traffic stop in Oakville.

 On November 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers witnessed a vehicle driving at extreme speeds as it exited the QEW at Royal Windsor Drive.

 The vehicle entered the Ford Assembly Plant where a traffic stop was conducted by HRPS officers.

 The male was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm and drugs including cocaine and fentanyl.

 As a...

Distraction Theft of Jewelry in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a distraction style theft of jewelry in Oakville.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm an elderly female was walking in the area of Lakeshore Road and Nelson Street when approached by a lone female suspect.

The suspect showed the victim some fake golden jewelry including a large gold ring, gold bracelet and a gold chain. The suspect then tried to hug the victim and placed the chain around her neck and walked away. A short time...