Our Media Relations Officers are the official spokespersons for the Halton Regional Police Service and act as the primary liaisons between the police service and the media.
Communications for emergency and major incidents
Whenever feasible, the Halton Regional Police Service will provide information to the public on emergencies and major incidents. Such information is released through direct notification to media agencies and postings to our website and Twitter account. If necessary, the information will include alert or warning messages and instructions.
The immediate release of information will be dependent on public, victim and officer safety concerns as well as investigative integrity.
Are you a member of a media outlet and have an inquiry?
For media inquiries, please call 905-825-4899 or email CorpComm@haltonpolice.ca.
Hours of availability are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
For after hours requests, please contact the on-duty Staff Sergeant for each district.
Oakville: 905-825-4777 ext. 2210
Burlington: 905-825-4777 ext. 2310
Milton and Halton Hills: 905-825-4777 ext. 2410
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Missing Person Oakville: Dilveer Bura
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 03:44 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Oakville male.
Dilveer Bura (17) of Oakville was last seen on foot at approximately 8:30 am on October 31, 2024 in the area of Cornwall Road and Maple Grove Road in Oakville.
Dilveer is described as:
- Male
- Brown
- Approximately 5’11”, medium build
- Dark short spiky hair
- No clothing descriptors, however is reported to be wearing white shoes, and likely carrying a bright red back pack
A photo of Dilveer is...
Missing Person: Diane Kantowski
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 01:52 PM
***UPDATE***
After an extensive 24 hour search the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is happy to report that earlier today, with the assistance of the Search Incident Response Team (SIRT), investigators and patrol officers, Diane was located safely by a member of our K9 Unit. These units utilized all the resources at their disposal to bring this search to a successful conclusion. The HRPS would like to specifically thank members of the public along with our media partners whose tips and...
Mercedes G-Wagon Stolen during Oakville Home Invasion
Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:10 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On October 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m. three suspects broke into a home on Harold Dent Trail by forcing open the residence back door.
Two of the three suspects made their way to the upper floor of the home where they confronted a female adult resident demanding the keys for a Mercedes G-Wagon parked in the driveway. The suspects were ultimately successful in locating the key, stole the...
Police Investigate Shooting in Milton
Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 09:27 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting that took place in Milton on Monday morning.
The HRPS was contacted by Guelph Police in the early morning hours of October 28, 2024, after two males attended a hospital in Guelph. One of the males was treated and released for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound apparently suffered in Halton region. The other was not injured.
The HRPS Major Crime Bureau is now investigating and both males have been arrested.
A 25-year-old male...
Three Charged with Multiple Offences in Relations to Burlington Vehicle Rollover Investigation
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 10:20 AM
On Monday January 29, 2024, at 3:43 am the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a vehicle roll over located on the westbound QEW off ramp at Brant Street in Burlington. Three male and one female occupant of a Dodge Ram pick-up truck were located on scene having been thrown from the vehicle. All of the occupants were transported to hospital where one of the males was pronounced deceased. A quantity of fentanyl and cocaine, along with a firearm were also located at the scene.
The...