News Releases

  • Crime Prevention Week: Peel Police Crime Prevention Efforts Lead to Drop in Pharmacy Robberies

    Region of Peel - This Crime Prevention Week, Peel Regional Police is highlighting how prevention measures and community collaboration led to a significant decrease in pharmacy robberies. In 2021, Peel Regional Police recorded a 234 per cent increase in pharmacy robberies, followed by an additional 400 per cent rise in 2022.

  • Three Charged in Attempted Murder Investigation

    Region of Peel - Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have arrested three individuals in connection with a targeted shooting that occurred in Mississauga earlier this year. On Wednesday, Sept.

  • Public Assistance Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation (1)

    Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) have arrested and charged a 39-year-old manfrom Toronto in connection with a sexual assault investigation. In July 2025, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old female victim in the City of Mississauga.

  • Peel Police Service Board Approves 2026 Budget to Enhance the Safety of Communities — Today and in the Future

    Region of Peel - The Peel Police Service Board has approved the 2026 police budget — a 9.9 per cent increase from last year — to enhance the safety and well-being of residents across the region.

  • Arrests Made in Human Trafficking Investigation

    Region of Peel – Officers from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau – Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Toronto man in connection with a human trafficking investigation. On Oct.

  • Public Assistance Sought in Brampton Homicide Investigation

    Region of Peel – Investigators from Peel Regional Police’s Homicide Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating an armed and dangerous man in connection with a fatal shooting.

    On Monday, Oct. 21, 2025, at approximately 1:54 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in a plaza parking lot in the area of Airport Road and Queen Street.

  • Arrest Made in Brampton Bank Robbery

    Region of Peel - Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Bureau has arrested and charged a man in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Brampton.

    On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the suspect entered a bank in the area of Main Street and Queen Street West.

  • Vehicle Stop leads to Multiple Firearms Charges in Brampton

    Region of Peel: Officers from Peel Regional Police’s 21 Division Community Intervention Response Team (CIRT) have laid multiple firearm-related charges following a vehicle investigation in Brampton. On Sunday, October 12, CIRT officers were conducting an investigation into Liquor Licence Act offences involving the occupants of a vehicle at a plaza near Airport Road and Braydon Boulevard.

  • Arrest Made in Hate-Motivated Incident at Chinguacousy Park

    Region of Peel: Officers from 21 Division have arrested and charged a man in connection with a hate-motivated incident that occurred in Brampton. On Oct.

  • Arrest Made in Hate-Related Graffiti Investigation

    Region of Peel - Officers from Peel Regional Police's Hate Crime Unit have arrested and charged a woman in connection with an incident involving hate-related graffiti in Mississauga. On Sept.