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.

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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.

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Milton

Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2022 08:30 PM

On May 8^th 2022 at 3:15 pm, a collision occurred between two vehicles at the intersection of Derry Road and James Snow Parkway in the Town of Milton. A motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Derry Road when it struck a Hyundai Tucson within the intersection. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcyclist’s age and city of residence will not be released at this time, pending notification of next of kin. The two occupants of the Hyundai,...

Anniversary of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act

Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 09:59 AM

This year, Halton Regional Police Service officers have already responded to 150 suspected overdoses involving either illicit substances, prescription drugs and/or over-the-counter medications. Of those, 18 people did not survive. If this trend in fatal and non-fatal drug poisonings continues, we anticipate responding to 445 overdoses by the end of the year, with the potential to lose more than 50 lives. We share these numbers recognizing that they represent family members, neighbours, loved ones,...

Police Investigate Robbery at Burlington Best Buy

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 03:07 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed robbery that took place in Burlington. On April 27, 2022 at 7:50 pm, four suspects entered the Best Buy located at 1200 Brant Street in Burlington. The suspects were armed with knives and demanded cell phones and cash. There were several customers and employees in the store at the time. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen blue Hyundai Sonata (see photo). The vehicle was later recovered in Waterloo. No...

Sexual Assault Arrest in Burlington - April 28, 2022

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 01:52 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has completed a sexual assault investigation in Burlington with an arrest and charges.

On Thursday April 28, 2022, investigators with the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit arrested 19 year-old Owen Zinkewich of Burlington. He has been charged with Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement.

Zinkewich was released from custody pending a court appearance.

The victim met the accused on an online dating application and investigators are concerned that there...

Halton Regional Police Service Receives Grant in Support of Anti-Hate Initiative

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 08:23 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $1.2 million in funding through the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s Community Safety and Policing Grant. The grant, to be issued over a three-year period, will enhance our ability to combat hate within the region of Halton through the launch of an overarching initiative called: #NoHateInHalton – Promoting Respect, Equity and Inclusivity in Our Community.

Hate- and bias-motivated crimes are an increasing concern...