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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HRPS Partners with CMHA to Pilot a New Call Diversion Program

Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2025 12:21 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is teaming up with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Halton to launch a pilot program that will both improve care for those who require mental health support, while streamlining 9-1-1 emergency calls.

Starting today (Wednesday, October 1, 2025), when someone who is under mental health distress dials 9-1-1, an emergency communicator will answer their call and assess whether they require urgent help. Police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on September 26

Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2025 04:06 PM

On September 26, 2025 at approximately 6:50am, the Halton Regional Police Service attended Lower Base Line just east of Tremaine Road in the town of Milton for a serious motor vehicle collision.

A red Ford pickup truck was travelling eastbound on Lower Base Line when it left the roadway, colliding into a concrete retaining overpass wall. The driver the of the pickup truck sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later by medical personal.

No other vehicles were...

Indecent Act Charges in Halton Hills

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2025 09:28 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged an individual in connection with multiple indecent act investigations in Georgetown.

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, police were called to a walking trail in Georgetown after a female victim witnessed an adult male committing an indecent act on a park bench near the trail. Officers attended the area, located the suspect, and placed him under arrest.

Investigators have since linked the same suspect to four other incidents in the...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on September 25

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2025 04:41 PM

On September 25, 2025 at approximately 10:04am, the Halton Regional Police Service attended the intersection of Guelph Line and Britannia Road in the City of Burlington for a serious motor vehicle collision.

A black Lexus SUV was travelling westbound on Britannia Road. As the Lexus entered the intersection at Guelph Line a collision occurred with a red Kenworth gravel truck that was southbound on Guelph Line.

A passenger in the Lexus SUV sustained critical injuries as a result of the collision....

2024 Crime Severity Index and 2025 6-Month Performance Report – Halton Region

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2025 01:20 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) today announced that Halton region had the lowest Overall Crime Severity Index (CSI)* when compared to Ontario’s ‘Big 12’ jurisdictions, according to Statistics Canada’s annual report on crime in Canada. The report, entitled, “Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2024”, provides a detailed overview of crime statistics as reported by police services across the country.

According to the data, released on July 22, 2025, and officially presented...