Media Releases

Project Safe Start Returns to School Drivers on the ABCs of Road Safety

In preparation for the return of students to class next month, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has again launched Project Safe Start. Now in its 17th year, the aim of this high-visibility back-to-school education and enforcement initiative is to ensure that all residents know that road safety starts with the ABCs - Always Be Cautious.

With the number of road users expected to spike post-Labour Day, so too does the risk of traffic-related injury, particularly for vulnerable road users –...

Armed Home Invasion in Milton August 20, 2024

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

At approximately 11:45 am on August 20, 2024, a group of suspects broke into a house in the area of Tremaine Road and Louis St. Laurent Boulevard in Milton.

Residents were home and the suspects posed as a food delivery service. The suspects were in possession of a firearm however no shots were fired. A male resident was assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital....

Police Seek to Identify Sexual Assault Suspect in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a sexual assault suspect in Milton.

On Sunday August 4, 2024, an adult female was sexually assaulted by an unidentified male.

The female entered the Indian Creek Trail path near Main Street and the Sherwood Community Centre and was walking southbound adjacent to Forbes Terrace at approximately 11:10 am when the assault took place. The suspect approached her from behind and slapped her buttocks with his...

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...

Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

(London, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of Halton Regional Police Service, will serve as the association’s President for 2024-2025. Deputy Chief Wilkie was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief Jim MacSween of York Regional Police, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Past-President.

“I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many incredible women and men who have...