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Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Launches in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new initiative to help combat auto thefts in the Town of Oakville.

Aftermarket GPS trackers contribute to the recovery of approximately 40% of stolen vehicles in Oakville, and police hope their broader use will reduce auto thefts and lead to even more recoveries. Project Oxygen encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles.

Tracker tools utilize technology...

Halton Police and Halton Region Break Ground on Modern, 66,000 Square-Foot 1 District Police Station

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Halton Region broke ground on a new 1 District Police Station in the Hornby community in the Town of Halton Hills earlier today.

With shovels in hand, HRPS Chief Stephen Tanner, Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton Police Board Chair Jeff Knoll, Mayor Ann Lawlor of Halton Hills, and Mayor Gordon Krantz of Milton officially signalled the start of construction on the new, 66,000 square-foot police station (picture attached). The new station will...

Halton Police Board Approves 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

On March 28, 2024, the Halton Police Board approved the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan that will help guide the Halton Regional Police Service’s priorities over the next four years.

 The Strategic Plan was developed in collaboration with the Halton Regional Police Service and has been driven by the Halton community. This plan is results-based and community focused. This approach reflects the Board and Service’s community-first perspective and places an emphasis on community safety outcomes.

 Guided by...

Halton Officer Dragged by Stolen Vehicle

The Halton Regional Police have made an arrest in connection with an attempted auto theft in Milton.

On February 21 2024 at approximately 3:15am Halton Regional Police were dispatched to an address in the area of Woodward Avenue and Thompson Road North, Milton, after suspects attempted to steal a 2024 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck. Officers quickly attended the area at which time several suspects fled on foot. While attempting to arrest a male in the suspect vehicle one officer was dragged for...

Armed Home Invasion in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion that took place in Milton.

On January 18, 2024, at approximately 11 pm, three armed suspects entered the garage of a home on Robert Street in downtown Milton.  Two people who were working inside the garage at the time the suspects entered were forced into the home.

Once inside, the three suspects threatened the residents and demanded cash. The suspects also went to the second floor of the home and rummaged through...