Media Releases

Our Media Relations Officers are the official spokespersons for the Halton Regional Police Service and act as the primary liaisons between the police service and the media.

Communications for emergency and major incidents

Whenever feasible, the Halton Regional Police Service will provide information to the public on emergencies and major incidents. Such information is released through direct notification to media agencies and postings to our website and Twitter account. If necessary, the information will include alert or warning messages and instructions.

The immediate release of information will be dependent on public, victim and officer safety concerns as well as investigative integrity.

Are you a member of a media outlet and have an inquiry?

For media inquiries, please call 905-825-4899 or email CorpComm@haltonpolice.ca.

Hours of availability are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

For after hours requests, please contact the on-duty Staff Sergeant for each district.

Oakville: 905-825-4777 ext. 2210

Burlington: 905-825-4777 ext. 2310

Milton and Halton Hills: 905-825-4777 ext. 2410

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Charges laid in Fail to Remain Pedestrian Collision in Georgetown

Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2025 08:24 AM

At approximately 5:40pm on December 17th, 2024, a local 76 year old man was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross Mountainview Road South at the intersection with Campbell Gate in Georgetown. The elderly pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transferred to a trauma center after being taken to Georgetown Hospital. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene and did not return. The Collision Reconstruction Unit took carriage of the investigation and identified the driver responsible.

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investgation

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:08 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have arrested a Halton Hills man, and laid multiple charges following an investigation into incidents of historical sexual assault.

In June of 2025 the HRPS commenced an investigation into historical child and adult sexual assault incidents involving a male victim, allegedly occurring in Halton Hills beginning in 2000.

As a result of the investigation, on July 29, 2025, Jesus Erick Luna Valdovinos, (58) of Halton Hills, has been charged with the...

Attempted Bank Robbery In Oakville

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 11:50 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are searching for four suspects after an attempted bank robbery in Oakville.

On July 26, 2025, at approximately 12:20 pm four suspects entered the CIBC branch located at 511 Maple Grove Drive where they confronted a bank employee and demanded cash. Finding no cash was kept on site the suspects stole the employee’s wallet and jewelry, exited the bank and fled in a dark coloured SUV. During the robbery one suspect was observed with a handgun tucked into...

Male Assaulted While Riding Dirt Bike In Burlington

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2025 09:16 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking to identify a male suspect who was involved in a physical altercation in Burlington.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a young male victim was riding his dirt bike on a rural property in the area of Cedar Springs Road and Grand Boulevard when he observed an unknown male along-side the trail. As the victim slowed to pass he was struck in the arm by a shovel and tackled by the male suspect causing the victim to fall to the ground. A...

Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Milton at Steeles / Bronte St

Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 08:59 PM

At approximately 2:40pm on the 27th of July 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Bronte St in the Town of Milton. The initial investigation indicates that the collision occurred between a Suzuki motorcycle operated by a 27 year old man, and a Nissan SUV driven by a 59 year old man, both from Milton. A third motor vehicle, a Honda sedan, was damaged as the result of the primary collision.

The motorcycle...