Media Releases

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...

Halton Regional Police Service Launches Limited Edition ‘The True Blue’ Podcast Series

-Special project is part of broader initiative to expand communication on important police-related issues-

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural video podcast series - Halton Police: The True Blue. The limited edition, six-episode video podcast will inform audiences about important topics impacting Halton Region, introduce some of the officers working in the community, and give a behind-the-scenes look at policing in 2023.  

“We are always...

Vehicle Fire - Suspicious Death in Burlington

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police Service has identified the victim of this homicide as 31-year-old Jerwin Belmonte (see attached photos). Belmonte is a resident of Edmonton Alberta, who had recently re-located to Toronto. Belmonte was last seen alive in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto on the 26th of November 2022.

Investigators are appealing to individuals who may have had contact with Belmonte on or prior to November 26th or those that may have information about his...

Passing of Retired Chief James Harding

The Halton Regional Police Service and its members are deeply saddened by yesterday's passing of Retired Chief James (Jim) Harding.

Chief Harding was hired by the Halton Regional Police Service in 1979.  He remained with the Service until his retirement in 1994. Chief Harding was a pioneer leader whose contributions shaped our Service and the policing profession.

We will miss him greatly. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Harding family.

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Oakville Shooting - August 19th 2022

***UPDATE***

Following the post-mortem examination, the victim of the homicide in Oakville on August 19, 2022, has been identified as 27- year-old Arman Dhillon of Alberta (see attached photo provided by family).

Further to the original release, the suspect vehicle in this homicide has been identified as a white Acura MDX that was set on fire on Addingham Crescent in east Oakville on August 19, 2022.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses, and property owners that may have surveillance video...