Media Releases

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...

Man Arrested Following Incident at Spencer Smith Park

On Wednesday, December 27 at approximately 9:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service received a call regarding a 35-year-old male, allegedly, in breach of court conditions and having possession of a stolen vehicle in the area of Spencer Smith Park in Burlington.

As officers arrived, the male attempted to evade police by jumping into Lake Ontario and concealing himself within a pipe. With the assistance of the HRPS Tactical Unit, Hamilton Police Service’s Marine Unit, Burlington Fire Department,...

HRPS Adopts New Translation App

Today, Thursday, November 30, the Halton Police Board signed on the dotted line to adopt Language Interpreting Services Application (LISA), a web-based video and audio app by Languages in Motion Ltd., that provides frontline officers 24/7 access to interpreters in over 200 languages, including American Sign Language.

Halton is the fastest growing region in the GTHA. In 2020, the population was 610,000, and by the end of this year it’s expected to have gained an additional 50,000 residents. By...

Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Assault in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a serious assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday October 3, 2023, in the City of Burlington.  Sometime between 1:00am to 2:45am, an altercation is believed to have occurred in the area of the Burlington Power Centre (Brant Street / North Service Road). 

The victim (a 38-year-old male) was located by a passerby south of this location having sustained serious injuries.   The victim was transported to hospital with life...