Media Releases

Public Assistance Sought Following Sexual Assault in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect responsible for groping a teenager in Milton.

On Friday, May 31, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the suspect was walking along the pathway near Child’s Drive and Ledwith Drive in Milton when he approached a 15-year-old female walking her dog. The suspect engaged the female in conversation before grabbing her and forcefully kissing her multiple times...

Police Seeking Public Assistance in Theft Investigation

Police seeking eye witness and dash camera footage to assist with theft investigation.

On April 26, 2024, The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an incident involving the theft of electronic equipment from a tractor trailer. Investigators believe the theft may have occurred while the tractor trailer was in transit and are requesting the public’s assistance regarding the possibility of dash cam video.

Anyone who may have witnessed a tractor trailer stopped on Ninth Line, near the...

Halton Regional Police Service’s New Deputy Chief Sworn-In at Burlington Ceremony

Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs,​ community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.

Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief...

Police Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect that Committed an Indecent Act in Oakville

***UPDATE*** February 13, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in relation to a sexual assault that occurred at Oakville Place mall.

On Monday, February 12, 2024, Paul Swanson (62) of Brampton was arrested. He has been charged with the following:

• Committing an Indecent Act;
• Sexual Assault (2 counts);
• Sexual Interference (2 counts);
• Failing to Comply with Probation.

Swanson is being held in custody pending a Bail Hearing.

The offences took place on February...

HRPS Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Kit Distribution Program

As part of its ongoing response to the opioid crisis facing Halton and beyond, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is further expanding its lifesaving naloxone kit distribution program to include select frontline officers and support personnel who work closely with those at risk of drug poisoning.

Beginning on February 6th, those assigned to the Service’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), Community Mobilization Officers, and support workers will be part of a new pilot program...