BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to help honour exceptional community members through the 2024 Brampton Citizen Awards. Residents can nominate outstanding athletes, artists, volunteers and local heroes who have made a significant impact in the past year. Established in 1975, the Citizen Awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated excellence in sports, arts and community service. By recognizing …
Brampton warns of Automated Speed Enforcement penalty scam
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton is warning drivers and vehicle owners about a potential text message scam involving Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) monitoring (photo radar). Reports indicate that text messages advising of a fine for a speeding violation are being sent. These messages also include a link directing to a website where the penalty can be paid. The City has …
Task Force’s Phone Number for Extortion Investigations
Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police is currently investigating a disturbing trend of extortion attempts. These attempts are primarily targeted towards members of our South Asian business community. Victims are contacted through a variety of social media platforms and demands for money are made under threats of violence, which have occurred in some incidents. Sixteen incidents are currently being …
Results of 2023 Holiday Season RIDE Campaign
Region of Peel – From November 12, 2023, to January 2, 2024, the Peel Regional Police held their annual holiday season R.I.D.E. (Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign, which saw nearly 13,000 motorists checked and hundreds of charges laid. During the campaign, dedicated teams of officers worked around the clock to specifically target impaired drivers. This strategy includes R.I.D.E. checkpoints, traffic stops, …
Seeking Public Assistance in Homicide Investigation
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in a homicide investigation that occurred in Mississauga. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police received a 911 call advising of gunshots in the area of Battleford Road and Glen Erin Drive in the City of …