Media Releases

Launch of Second Annual #NoHateInHalton – Collaborative Anti-Hate Campaign

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Oakville, ON - The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to announce the launch of the second annual anti-hate campaign #NoHateInHalton. This year’s collaborative campaign, which officially kicked-off at a morning ceremony at Headquarters, will run March 20th to 24th.

In a continued effort to stop hate and promote respect, equity and inclusivity in our community, HRPS has partnered with the Halton District School Board, Halton...

Residential Fire - Halton Hills

On March 11, 2023, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Halton Regional Police Service officers responded to a fully involved residential fire on Eighth Line in the Town of Halton Hills. Halton Hills Fire Department attended to extinguish the flames. The occupants of a basement apartment evacuated the residence prior to the arrival of emergency services. A male resident was transported to hospital where he is being treated for serious burns. His condition is considered non-life threatening. The total...

Regional Auto Theft Task Force Recovers 12 Vehicles in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has recovered 12 stolen vehicles from a “chop shop” in Milton. On March 10, 2023, investigators with the HRPS Regional Auto Theft Task Force executed a search warrant at a property in the area of Trafalgar Road and Lower Base Line in Milton.

Officers located 12 stolen vehicles, and numerous stolen licence plates (approximately 20 associated to stolen vehicles). Police also found additional vehicles in various stages of being “stripped” on the property....

Collision Upper Middle Road and Eighth Line Oakville

On March 9, 2023 at approximately 11:00 am Halton Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Upper Middle Rd west of Eighth Line in the Town of Oakville.

A Grey 4 door motor vehicle had been travelling eastbound on Upper Middle Rd when it struck a cyclist that was travelling in the same direction. The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries, a short time later the...

Suspect Wanted for Murder Arrested in Auto Theft Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Auto Theft Task Force has completed an investigation with multiple arrests, including one suspect who was wanted for murder.  

While investigating the theft of a pickup truck in Georgetown, officers learned the suspects were staying at an Airbnb in Milton and using a rented Hyundai Elantra to steal vehicles in the area. In the early hours of March 2, 2023, HRPS officers located and arrested 3 suspects at a gas station in Mississauga.

At the time of the...