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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Commercial Motor Vehicle Road Safety Blitz

Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 10:30 AM

Between August 19, and August 21, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) held a 3 day road safety blitz focusing on commercial motor vehicles (CMV).

The blitz was held with 1 day focused on each City and Town across Halton Region.

Commercial motor vehicles were selected by supporting Officers where they were inspected by the Certified CMV Inspectors from HRPS, MTO and OPP.

As a result of the campaign...

Serious Collision in Milton Aug 21

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2025 07:26 PM

On August 21, 2025 at approximately 2:40pm a red Honda SUV was travelling westbound on 25 Sideroad in the Town of Milton. A grey Mazda hatchback was travelling southbound on Sixth Nass Line. A collision occurred between the two vehicles within the intersection. As a result of the collision, the driver of the Mazda was transported to an out of region trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Due to the nature of the injuries, the Collision Reconstruction Unit has assumed carriage of the...

Serious Cyclist Collision in Oakville

Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 06:32 PM

At approximately 11:49am on August 19th, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist on Rebecca St just east of Third Line in the Town of Oakville. The initial investigation indicates that the 67 year old male cyclist from Burlington was westbound on Rebecca St when an eastbound hatchback driven by a 57 year old woman from Oakville attempted to turn left to enter the parking lot of the South Oakville Centre formerly known...

Shoppers Drug Mart Break and Enter in Milton

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 02:33 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after two suspects were arrested during an early morning commercial break and enter in Milton.

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 2:55 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 265 Main Street East. Three male suspects fled upon police arrival with one suspect arrested at the scene. A second suspect attempted to flee in a waiting blue Honda CRV and was arrested a short...

Indecent Act Investigation – Oakville

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 12:01 PM

Updated Release (Aug 14):

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in response to a male committing an indecent act in Oakville.

On August 11, 2025, a male suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Pelee Boulevard in Oakville. When no one answered, he committed an indecent act while facing the doorbell camera.

On August 13, 2025 investigators positively identified the suspect as Luke Hird (25) of No Fixed Address.

Hird has been charged with two counts of Indecent Act...