Media Releases

Halton Police Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Each year on August 31st, individuals and organizations from Halton and around the world mark International Overdose Awareness Day as a time to honour the lives of those lost to drug poisoning and to support those closest to them.  

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) reports that instances of fatal and non-fatal drug poisoning continue to rise locally and elsewhere. Between January 1st until July 31st, HRPS officers responded to close to 250 known or suspected drug poisonings involving...

Public Assistance Sought After Firearm Discharged In Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting public assistance after two males were arrested in possession of a firearm.

On August 26 2024, at 7:27 pm HRPS officers responded to the reports of a loud bang in the residential area of Victoria Street and Chalmers Street in Oakville. Thanks to tremendous community response and assistance, two suspects were observed fleeing the area in a vehicle with officers quickly locating the vehicle and suspects a short time later. A sawed-off rifle...

Two Arrested While In Possession of Stolen Vehicles

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested two men and laid multiple charges after an early morning investigation involving two stolen vehicles.

At approximately 3:20 am on August 27 2024, an officer with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) observed two suspicious older model pick-up trucks on Trafalgar Road and 10 Sideroad in Halton Hills that were traveling south at high rates of speed, both driving in a dangerous manner.

The trucks failed to stop for police so a tire deflation...

Police Searching for Voyeurism Suspect at GO Station

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a voyeurism occurrence that took place at the Bronte GO Station in Oakville.

On Thursday August 1, 2024, an adult female was standing on platform number 3 at the Bronte GO station waiting to board the 4:26 pm train eastbound to Toronto’s Union Station.

A male suspect was observed standing near the female with his phone positioned under her dress. This was observed by multiple witnesses who were seated on the second level of the arriving...

Halton Police Implement Biometric Health Monitoring System for Detainees

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has implemented a new biometric health monitoring system to help ensure the safety of detainees in police custody.

The system which was implemented in June, 2024, offers continuous, real-time monitoring of vital health metrics, including the heart rate and respiratory rate of detainees. The system is operational at the HRPS Central Lock-Up, located at 20 Division in Oakville, and provides alerts to staff in the event of medical distress. Using...