Media Releases

Police Rescue Man from Burning Car in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a single vehicle collision in Milton that required officers pull the driver from a burning vehicle.  

 On Friday August 4, 2023, at approximately 2:15 am police received a call indicating a vehicle on fire at the intersection of Clark Boulevard at Philbrook Drive (Coates Neighborhood Park South).

 A blue Nissan Versa was travelling westbound on Clark Boulevard when it lost control, went through the intersection and collided with a tree and...

Police Investigating After Shots Fired in Downtown Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an altercation involving a firearm outside of a downtown Oakville restaurant.

On Friday July 21, 2023, at approximately 11:55 pm police were called to the area of Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Street in Oakville after multiple reports of at least one gunshot being fired.

A victim was outside of a restaurant when he was approached by a suspect and an altercation took place. At least one shot was fired by the suspect. Fortunately, no one...

***UPDATE*** Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Expands

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the expansion of an existing a program to help combat auto thefts in the region of Halton.

Project Oxygen began in May (2023) and encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles. This program initially started with the participation of six dealerships in Oakville (see details provided in initial release below) installing the trackers for residents.

Police Seek Public Assistance Identifying Oakville Driver in Non-Criminal Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify a female in relation to a NON-CRIMINAL investigation in Oakville. 

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone that has dash-cam footage from the area of Speers Road between Third Line and Fourth Line on Monday, April 10, 2023 between 1:40 pm and 2:00 pm. Specifically, police are looking to identify the female driver of a black, 4 door sedan that was driving in the above area on the date and times described.

Based on the nature of...

Safety Tips for Purchasing Used Vehicles

Since February 2023, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force have been investigating a network of “Re-Vinned” vehicles circulating Ontario.

“Re-Vinning” is the act of changing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a stolen vehicle to a fraudulently fabricated number, concealing the fact the vehicle is stolen.

The HRPS Regional Auto Theft Task Force have recovered 18 “Re-Vinned” vehicles that were sold to unsuspecting buyers as legitimate. Police...