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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Halton Regional Police Service Welcomes Students Back to School Through Project Safe Start 2025

Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2025 10:39 AM

As students across Halton return to school this week, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is launching its 18th annual Project Safe Start campaign, aimed at reminding motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road and be extra cautious.

Residents can expect an increased police presence around schools and nearby community safety zones as we remind people of the ABC’s of road safety – Always Be Cautious – and reinforce traffic laws to ensure a #SafeStart to the school...

Suspect Sought Following an Assault in Burlington

Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 09:19 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying an adult male who assaulted a teenaged female in Burlington.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 2:50 pm the victim returned home from riding her bicycle and entered her residence garage located in the area of Headon Rd. and Deer Run Ave. While inside the garage she was approached and startled by the male suspect who requested a drink of water. As the victim attempted to assist the suspect, he...

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Burlington Man

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 03:08 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a Burlington man following a joint investigation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Child Exploitation Centre (RCMP, NCECC) and authorities in the Philippines that began in April, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, on August 28, 2025, Douglas RIDPATH (78) of Burlington was arrested and charged with the following:

Make Child Pornography (6 Counts)
Accessing Child Pornography

International Overdose Awareness Day Flag Raising 2025

Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:24 PM

OAKVILLE, ON (August 27, 2025) – Since 2001, individuals and organizations from Halton region and beyond have recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. The aim of the annual occasion has been – and continues to be – to honour the lives of those lost to drug toxicity and to remind their loved ones that they are not alone in their grief.

This morning, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with Halton Region Public Health and the Halton Opioid...

Identification Sought Following Indecent Act on GO Train

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 09:51 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a male who masturbated in the presence of a female passenger while onboard a GO Train.

The incident took place on Saturday April 26, 2025, at approximately 4:12 pm. While onboard the Lakeshore GO Train travelling from Fairview Burlington Station to Toronto Union Station the suspect continuously masturbated over his pants while staring at the female passenger.

The suspect (pictured below) is described...