Media Releases

On Friday, January 15, 2021, at approximately 1:20 pm, the Halton Regional Police service responded to a residence on Lakeshore Road West near Whittington Place in Oakville for reports of gun shots in the area.  Due to the proximity of the residence, Appleby College was placed in a hold and secure situation.  Nearby residents were also instructed to shelter in place.
Several officers attended the scene including uniform members, Tactical Rescue Unit and K9 officers,...
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On Thursday January 14, 2021 at approximately 8:20 pm, two males entered the Daisy Mart located at Delrex Boulevard and Mountainview Road, in Georgetown.  The male parties approached the employee and made a demand for money.  A quantity of money was obtained and the male parties ran westbound from the store. 
Descriptions:
Suspect #1:
Male, black, approx. 20 yrs., wearing dark clothing, balaclava and gloves.
Suspect #2:
Male, white, approx. 20...
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On January 13, 2021 just before 3:00 am, Halton Police officers responded to a collision in the area of Tobyn Drive and Kilmer Drive in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, D MacLeod (44) of Burlington was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On January 13, 2021, just before 2:30 am, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Neyagawa Boulevard and Dundas Street...
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Over the past few weeks, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has received numerous calls from concerned residents across the Region regarding people playing and skating on unsafe ice.  Police would like to remind the community of the dangers of playing on unsafe ice conditions ( including stormwater management ponds ). Since October 2020, six North American children have died after going through unsafe ice, including one child here in Halton.
The HRPS Marine Unit...
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On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, just after 2:30 pm, a uniform officer with the Halton Regional Police Service observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sutton Road in Burlington.  The officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the vehicle sped away and fled the area.  Shortly after, the same suspect vehicle was observed driving westbound on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Walkers Line at a high rate of speed (approximately 180 km/h).  The vehicle was...
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