Waterdown Woman Faces Multiple Charges Following Halton Police Investigations Into Milton Equine Industry

Halton Regional Police have charged a Waterdown woman following two separate investigations linked to the equine industry in Milton, police say.

What Happened

According to a media release from the Halton Regional Police Service, Karly Tripp, 30, of Waterdown, was arrested in Milton on May 22, 2026. Police allege Tripp used the alias "Hailey Wood" to arrange a meeting with a victim under false pretenses. Investigators say the accused also contacted schools associated with the victim while posing as the victim in an attempt to obtain confidential information.

Police were alerted after the victim became suspicious, and investigators identified and arrested the accused. Halton Police say Tripp is not known to the victim and the two had not previously met.

Tripp has been charged with criminal harassment and failing to comply with a probation order in connection with this investigation.

Separately, Halton Regional Police also charged Tripp in April 2026 with theft over $5,000, fraudulently taking cattle, and injuring or endangering other animals. Those charges stem from an alleged theft of a horse in Milton.

Investigators say both sets of charges are connected to the equine industry and that Tripp may be involved in similar occurrences across the Greater Toronto Area. Police believe there may be additional victims and additional aliases used by the accused.

Key Details

• Karly Tripp, 30, of Waterdown, was arrested in Milton on May 22, 2026

• Charges include criminal harassment and failing to comply with a probation order (May 2026)

• Separate April 2026 charges include theft over $5,000, fraudulently taking cattle, and injuring or endangering animals

• The accused allegedly used the alias "Hailey Wood" to contact and deceive a victim

• Police allege both sets of charges are linked to equine industry activity in Milton

• Investigators believe there may be other victims across the GTA

Community Impact

For Milton residents involved in the local horse community, Halton Regional Police are encouraging anyone who believes they may have been targeted by the accused to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416, or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Background

Milton and the surrounding Halton region have an active equine community, with numerous horse farms and riding facilities throughout the area. These charges follow two separate police investigations, both connected to activity in this sector. Karly Tripp was held in custody pending a bail hearing after her May 22 arrest.

Source: Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/equine-industry-investigations-and-charges

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