News

The Peel Regional Police News page serves as an official source of information for both the public and media. This section provides timely and accurate access to news releases, media advisories, and community updates related to policing initiatives and public safety in the Region of Peel. Members of the media and the community are encouraged to refer to this page for verified information on Peel Regional Police operations, programs, and events.

News Releases

Peel Police Rescue Nearly 60 Kittens and Eight Cats in Animal Cruelty Investigation
Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have charged a Mississauga man following an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Peel Police Seek Additional Victims Following Illegal Vehicle Towing Investigation

Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance...

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Scam Alert: Peel Police Investigating Scam Calls Impersonating Police

Peel Regional Police are warning the public about an ongoing telephone scam involving individuals im...

Friday, May 15, 2026

Traffic Stop Leads to 45th Illegal Firearm Seized in 2026

Officers from 12 Division have seized a loaded firearm and laid multiple charges following a traffic...

Friday, May 15, 2026

Arrest Made Following Threats Against Brampton Schools

Region of Peel – Investigators from 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have made an arr...

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Peel Regional Police Make Arrests in Counterfeit Licence Plate Investigation Linked to Criminal Activity Across Ontario

Region of Peel – Investigators with Road Safety Services (RSS) have arrested and charged two individ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Peel Regional Police Launch 2026 Road Safety Week with Increased Enforcement on Long Weekends

As part of its ongoing commitment to road safety, Peel Regional Police is leading enhanced education...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Peel police cruiser splashing through puddle

Canada Wide Warrant Sought for Male Wanted in Mississauga Shooting Incident

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have issued ...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Peel Partners Strengthen Anti‑trafficking Support for Survivors

Human trafficking is a hidden but urgent threat in Peel Region. See how Peel Regional Police and com...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Husband and Wife Arrested Following Multiple Identity and Bank Fraud

Region of Peel – Investigators with the Fraud Bureau have arrested a husband and wife from Brampton ...

Monday, May 11, 2026

Peel Regional Police Arrest Brampton Man in a Human Trafficking Investigation

Investigators from the Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested a 23-year-old Brampton man in c...

Thursday, May 07, 2026

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Peel Partners Strengthen Anti‑trafficking Support for Survivors

Human trafficking is a hidden but urgent threat in Peel Region. See how Peel Regional Police and com...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

35 Year Old Man Charged with Child Luring, Investigators Seek Additional Victims

Region of Peel - Investigators from the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit have arrested and cha...

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drug Seizure, Multiple Arrests

Region of Peel – Frontline officers from 12 Division have arrested two individuals, seized a loaded ...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Arrest Made in Mississauga Homicide Investigation

Region of Peel – Investigators with the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have arrested and charge...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Peel Police Seize Drugs and Illegal Firearm Following Traffic Stop

Frontline officers from 12 Division located a loaded firearm and have arrested four individuals foll...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Peel Police Service Board Releases Report on Community Consultations on Artificial Intelligence in Policing

The Peel Police Service Board has released the final report from its Governance and Human Rights Com...

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

In Memoriam: Passing of Active Police Service Dog Kylo

Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police is saddened to announce the passing of active Police Service D...

Monday, March 23, 2026

Peel Regional Police Awarded GeoTab Innovation Award

Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police has earned national recognition with a 2026 Geotab Innovation ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Peel Police’s BEAR Unit Shows Early Impact on Organized Property Crime

In the first three months of the pilot, the Break and Enter and Auto Response (BEAR) Unit has made s...

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Project Crackdown (Video)

After a surge in break-and-enters, investigators at Peel Regional Police launched Project Crackdown ...

Monday, December 15, 2025

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In Memoriam

Bancroft Anthony Wright

Constable Bancroft Wright dedicated 18 years of his life to Peel Regional Police and serving the residents of Peel Region. He was an iconic figure within our community and was well known for his work as a Public and Media Relations Officer. We will never forget you; you will remain forever in our hearts.

Rest in Peace

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