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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Four Charged in Connection to Pharmacy Robbery in Georgetown

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:05 AM

On the afternoon of January 25th, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a robbery at the Georgetown Pharmacy in the Town of Halton Hills. Four males had entered the pharmacy and assaulted staff and customers before stealing a quantity of pharmaceutical drugs.

The males attempted to flee the area in a stolen vehicle but were involved in a motor vehicle collision a short distance away. The males, who were not injured, subsequently fled on foot. They were quickly located and arrested...

Impaired Driving Offences - January 23, 2023

Posted on Monday, January 23, 2023 10:46 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.

On January 21, 2023, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Queen Elizabeth Way and Burloak Drive in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, Pablo Guevara (23) of Hamilton was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.

On January 21, 2023, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated...

Mississauga Man Charged in Drug Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 10:19 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has completed a drug trafficking investigation in Oakville. In the fall of 2022, investigators identified a suspect and observed him conduct numerous drug transactions in Oakville and Mississauga.

On January 19, 2023, a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence in the area of Vanderbilt Road and Tenth Line West in Mississauga. A search warrant was also executed...

Impaired Driving Offences - January 20, 2023

Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 07:57 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.

On January 15, 2023, Halton Regional Police Service officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 407 and Regional Road 25 in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, Madeline Riehl (67) of North York was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.

On January 16, 2023, Halton Regional Police Service officers...

Two Burlington Residents Charged in Drug Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 09:35 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Street Crime Unit has completed a two-month long drug trafficking investigation in Burlington. Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified and observed conducting several drug transactions from his vehicle. On January 18, 2023, investigators arrested the suspect at Pearson Airport after he arrived from out of country. A female associated to the suspect was also arrested as she was in possession of the suspect...