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Male Arrested and Charged After Commercial Break and Enter in Oakville

A quick and coordinated effort by patrol officers and the 2 District Street Crime Unit led to the arrest of a male after an overnight commercial break and enter in Oakville.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 11:38 p.m. officers with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a break and enter in progress at the Used Tire Depot located at 273 Speers Road in Oakville.

Upon arrival officers located one suspect inside the fence line attempting to steal tires from the business. The...

Four Suspects Identified as Responsible for Multiple Vehicle Entries in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested four males and laid multiple charges after dozens of vehicles were broken into in Oakville.

On the morning of November 24, 2024, HRPS officers attended neighbourhoods in the area of Rosehill Dr. and Shady Glen Rd. in response to reports of vehicles that had been broken into during the overnight hours. During the course of the following investigation HRPS officers determined three suspects attended the area in a white Honda Civic sedan. The...

Halton Officers, Citizens, recipients of 2024 MADD Awards

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to announce that one of its members, Constable Jason Lin, has been named the 2024 MADD Halton Region Officer of the Year. Further, two citizens were awarded the 2024 MADD Halton Citizen of the Year and 2024 MADD Volunteer of the Year. The award recipients were honoured by MADD at HRPS Headquarters on November 20th 2024. (see attached photos) in a ceremony presided over by HRPS Chief of Police, Stephen Tanner and President of MADD Halton Karen...

Police Make Arrest after Violent Home Invasion in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made one arrest and is still seeking two suspects after an armed home invasion in Oakville.

On November 30, at approx. 4:50 am police were called to a residence on Greeneagle Drive. Three suspects attended the residence and forced the front door open. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun.

When confronted by a resident of the home, the suspects made demands for the keys to the vehicles parked in the driveway. The resident was also punched...

Two Arrested after Proactive Traffic Stop in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two males and laid Break and Enter related charges after a proactive traffic stop in Oakville.

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m. HRPS officers observed a white Dodge SUV parked suspiciously on Lions Valley Park Road near the entrance to a trail system which led to Forest Manor Gate. HRPS officers conducted a traffic stop and three suspects dressed in dark clothing ran from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was immediately...