News Releases

Public Awareness for Suspicious Letters Region of Peel – Investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau want to inform the community of suspicious letter incident investigations. There have been several reported incidents in the Region of Peel regarding residences receiving letters addressed to them arriving by mail.

Missing 22 Year-Old Brampton Man Region of Peel - Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 22 year-old man from Brampton. Richard PALMER was last seen on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:20 a.

Chief’s Response to SIU Conclusion of Police Involved Shooting Investigation Region of Peel – The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has completed its investigation into the death of D’Andre Campbell on April 6, 2020, concluding that officers acted lawfully during their interaction with Mr. Campbell and that there is no evidence of criminality.

Peel Police Officer and Community Icon Passes Away Suddenly Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah provides a statement in response to the tragic and sudden death of Constable Bancroft Wright on Friday, December 11, 2020: It’s with great sadness that we share the news that our friend and colleague, Bancroft Wright, an 18 year veteran of Peel Regional Police, passed away suddenly in his home as a result of a medical episode.  The passing of Constable Wright has had a profound impact on all of us at Peel Regional Police.

Police Provide Comment on Damage Done to Police Facility During Protest Region of Peel– Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking information on the people responsible for damages to a Police facility after a protest in Mississauga. On Friday, December 11, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.

Man Arrested for Defrauding the Public Region of Peel – The Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau have arrested and charged a man with Fraud Over $5000 following an appeal to the community for additional victims. On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Syed Jafry, a 48-year-old man from Innisfil, Ontario, was arrested and charged with Defraud the Public, at which time a media release was issued.

Police Seeking Assistance in Locating Stolen Property Brampton - Investigators from the Peel Regional Police 21 Division Break and Enter Unit are asking for the public's assistance as they continue their investigation into recent break & enters and mischiefs to public schools in the Brampton area. Since July 2020, there has been an increase in Break and Enters and Property Damage being committed at PDSB elementary schools in 21 Division.

Arrest in Theft of High-End Vehicles Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Auto Theft Unit have been investigating ongoing thefts of Lexus RX and Toyota Highlander models in the City of Mississauga.   Since October of 2020, investigators from the 11 Division area have investigated over 80 stolen vehicle occurrences.

Family and Intimate Partner Violence – It’s Not Okay Region of Peel - Peel Regional Police, together with the Region of Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Ontario Provincial Police and numerous regional community agencies, have launched an awareness campaign, It's Not Okay, to generate increased access to information and resources related to Family and Intimate Partner Violence (FIPV). Family and intimate partner violence offences affect all communities and is one of the most pressing issues for Peel Regional Police.

Peel Regional Police Introduce Body-Worn Cameras Region of Peel –  Peel Regional Police (PRP) is set to begin a phased implementation of a body-worn cameras (BWC) and a digital evidence management (DEMS) solution for all frontline officers.    PRP is equipping officers with the necessary tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness by leveraging both existing and new innovative technologies.