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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Police Make Arrest in Historical Sex Assault

Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 08:46 AM

Investigators with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Child and Sexual Assault Unit have made an arrest after an investigation into a historical sexual assault. The assault, which took place more than a decade ago, was recently reported to police. In order to protect the identity of the victim, no further information on the incident and this investigation will be provided by police.

On March 30, 2022, Sean James (54) of Milton was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault.

James...

Arrest Made in Milton Pharmacy Robbery

Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 08:26 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in relation to two robberies that occurred in Milton and Cambridge.

On January 10, 2022, at approximately 7:25 pm, HRPS officers responded to a pharmacy in the area of Leger Way and Britannia Road in Milton for reports of a robbery. Two suspects entered the pharmacy and stole narcotics. One of the suspects assaulted an employee during the robbery. No physical injuries were sustained. Both suspects fled the...

Serious Motor Vehicle Collision on No. 5 Sideroad in Milton

Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2022 11:04 PM

On April 2nd, 2022 at approximately 6:15pm Halton Regional Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of No. 5 Sideroad and James Snow Parkway North in the Town of Milton. A white Ford Mustang had been travelling eastbound on No. 5 Sideroad and left the roadway, striking a utility pole. The driver and passenger were transported to Hamilton General Hospital with serious injuries.

Due to the nature of the injuries, the Collision Reconstruction Unit attended and have taken carriage...

Missing Person - Located

Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2022 05:16 PM

Missing woman Maria Pereira has been located and is safe. Please remove her photo from circulation.

We thank the public, media, and our policing partners for their assistance and support.

Police Respond to Armed Robbery in Georgetown

Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 03:05 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has obtained CCTV footage of the suspects responsible for the armed robbery that occurred on March 24, 2022 in Georgetown.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two suspects in the still captured from the CCTV footage (see photos attached).

Police are also looking to identify a vehicle of interest that was observed in the area at the time of the robbery. The vehicle is a 2018-2019 white Hyundai Sonata (see attached...