Media Releases

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...

Firearms and Weapons Amnesty Results to Date

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Firearms and Weapons Amnesty began June 1, 2023, and has provided individuals and businesses residing or operating in the Region of Halton with an opportunity to surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons and/or ammunition to the HRPS without the repercussions of criminal charges. 

To date, the responsible residents and business owners in Halton have surrendered numerous firearms, ammunition and a myriad of other weapons totaling (see...

Police Seek Witnesses to Fail to Remain Accident in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in a fail to remain collision investigation in Milton.

On August 18, 2023, at approximately 2:25 pm, the victim was driving southbound on Guelph Line in Milton when she was struck head-on by a vehicle that was travelling northbound and had crossed over into her lane.  The collision caused extensive damage to the victim’s vehicle and EMS was required to attend due to her injuries.  The driver of the suspect vehicle did...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Two Burlington Break and Enter Suspects

The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects involved in a Burlington break-in. 

On Friday, August 4, 2023 at approximately 7:50pm, a break and enter occurred into a residence on North Shore Boulevard East in Burlington. 

The two masked suspects entered the residence by breaking a rear window and stole an undisclosed amount of Canadian and Euro currency as well as a Rolex watch.  There were no...