Media Releases

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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Shooting Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:41 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Major Crime Unit is investigating a shooting in Oakville.

On June 28, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., an adult male was shot while seated inside his parked vehicle outside Hashtag Garden Modern Kitchen and Lounge, located at 177 Cross Avenue in Oakville.

A suspect vehicle approached, and two male suspects exited and confronted the victim. During the interaction, the victim sustained gunshot injuries.

The suspects—both wearing dark clothing and face...

Two Suspects Arrested Following a Carjacking in North Burlington

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 03:10 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two males and laid multiple charges in response to a carjacking investigation in North Burlington.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m. the female victim was operating her Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road when the victim became concerned as they noticed they were being followed by a grey Chevrolet pick-up truck. The victim pulled into the parking lot of Kilbride Public School located on Panton Street where two...

Arrest Made After $150k Fraud Investigation

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 09:04 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Financial Crimes Unit has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after an investigation into a fraud worth more than $150,000.

In March of 2024, the HRPS was contacted after a series of fraudulent withdraws (totalling $156,000) from an account at an HSBC branch in Burlington. Police attended, arrested and charged the individual making the withdraws at that time.

The HRPS Financial Crimes Unit continued to investigate eventually identifying an additional...

Halton Police Service 2024 Annual Report

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:37 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) today officially released its 2024 Annual Report to members of the public, community partners, and key stakeholders. The milestone 50th anniversary online-only edition is available here or at www.haltonpolice.ca via the top rotating banner.

Click here to watch Chief Tanner’s message to Halton residents.

This year’s report shows that the HRPS responded to 139,119 calls for service in 2024, a slight increase of 0.16 per cent over the year prior. While some...

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: Sexual Assault in Georgetown

Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2025 08:09 PM

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: Sexual Assault in Georgetown

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a sexual assault in Georgetown.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a group of youths were walking near 135 Maple Avenue in the area of Dominion Gardens Park. They were approached by an unknown adult male who engaged them in conversation. While interacting, the male distanced himself from the group alongside one of the...