Media Releases

Oakville Man Arrested for Child Luring

In early October 2024 the Halton Regional Police Service Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit commenced an investigation into an incident of child luring that began in September of this year.

As a result of this investigation, on October 18, 2024, Patrick McCash (21) of Oakville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Luring a child
• Sexual assault (2 Counts)
• Sexual interference (2 Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators are concerned there may be...

Arson Investigation in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in an arson investigation in Burlington.

On Friday October 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 am police were called to a fire at a townhouse complex located near Appleby Line and Taywood Avenue in Burlington. This complex is in the final phases of construction and consists of a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes.

The fire was intentionally set and damaged two unoccupied units. Burlington Fire attended and were quickly...

Crime Stoppers of Halton Launches Community Watch, Pilot Program

Crime Stoppers of Halton is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Halton Police Board and Halton Regional Police Service, CSH is launching the Community Watch pilot program in South-East Oakville (Ward 3). 

 As many homeowners in Halton express growing concerns about increasing incidents of auto theft, home and business break-ins, vandalism, and an overall sense of diminishing safety, Crime Stoppers provides the community with an opportunity to stay informed, learn effective...

Donate to the Halton Regional Police Service’s 4th Annual Kozy Kids Initiative!

It’s all mittens on deck as the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) launches our 4th annual Kozy Kids initiative, dedicated to providing underserved youth in our region with warm winter clothing.

Starting today and until Thursday, October 31st, the HRPS kindly invites residents and business owners to purchase and donate new snow suits (youth sizes 6-16) by dropping them into collection boxes stationed at any one of our locations listed below:

• 2485 North Service Road West, Oakville, ON. (8:00 am...

Police Seeking Public Assistance to Identify Milton Theft from Vehicle Suspect

On August 18 2024, at 7:25 pm a male suspect attended a vehicle that was parked in a residential driveway in the area of Louis St Laurent Avenue and Thompson Road in Milton. The suspect broke a window to gain access to the vehicle interior where the suspect removed property belonging to the vehicle owner.

The suspect (photos attached) is described as:

Male, wearing black pants, a black jacket and black baseball hat, black framed glasses, white string headphones, and black Nike shoes with a white...