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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Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Burlington

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 03:16 AM

On August 25th 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Kerns Rd and Dundas Street in the City of Burlington. The collision occurred shortly before 8:52pm.

The initial investigation indicated that an eastbound Honda motorcycle driven by a 19 year old man from Waterdown collided with a westbound Ford SUV driven by a 56 year old man from Milton. The SUV was attempting to turn left onto Kerns Road when the...

Update to Serious Cyclist Involved Collision in Oakville

Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:22 PM

Update to Original Release:

On August 22nd, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was advised that the cyclist involved in this collision from August 19th in Oakville, did not survive his injuries, and died in hospital. The investigation remains with the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Any witnesses or persons with dashboard camera footage from the area around that time are asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4747 ext: 5065 or CRU@HaltonPolice.ca

***Original Release***

At approximately...

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...