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Halton Police Mark International Overdose Awareness Day

- New public service announcement latest resource available to help keep members of the public safe - 

This International Overdose Awareness Day, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is releasing its year-to-date statistics and are reminding the public about the important steps they should take to help reduce the chance of experiencing a fatal overdose.

Rates of overdose and opioid-related harm continue to increase in Halton and nationwide. To date, HRPS officers have responded to more than...

HRPS Launches Project Safe Start 2023

As students prepare to return to school next week, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched its 16th annual Project Safe Start campaign, aimed at reminding residents the ABC's of road safety - Always Be Cautious.

With road users expected to surge in conjunction with the back-to-school season, HRPS is tasking all drivers and pedestrians to be aware of their behaviours and surroundings.

In the coming days, residents may notice an increased police presence and traffic enforcement around...

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...

Caught on Tape - Suspect to Identify: Occurrence Number: 2023-206845

On June 28, 2023, the suspect was stopped by police for operating a motorcycle without licence plates. Further investigation revealed that suspect was driving a stolen motorcycle and is believed to be associated to auto thefts. When asked to produce a drivers licence and insurance, the suspect fled on foot and was last seen heading south bound towards a fenced area behind the building located at 2630 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga.

Suspect: Male, Black, early twenties, approximately 5'11",...