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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Oakville Break and Enter Suspect Facing Multiple Charges
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:53 AM
A quick response by Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers leads to multiple charges for an Oakville break and enter suspect.
At 8:15pm on April 23, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to the report of a break and enter in progress at a private residence in the area of Sixth Line and Dundas Street East, Oakville. Upon arriving home, the homeowner observed and confronted the female suspect inside the garage of the residence where the suspect was attempting to take various...
Police Seeking Public's Assistance in Identifying Male
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:18 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who exposed himself to members of the public inside the Georgetown Marketplace.
On April 16, 2024, between 5:00pm and 5:30pm, and unknown male was inside the Winners store at the Georgetown Marketplace where he was observed exposing his genitals to multiple members of the public as well as staff. Staff escorted the male out of the store and police were later contacted.
The suspect is described as follows...
SIM Swap Scam Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Charges
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:45 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid multiple charges after an investigation into a SIM swap scam operating in Halton region.
This three-month investigation called Project Buff began after police identified a fraud network operating in Halton and the surrounding area. This group was using stolen phone numbers and counterfeit identification to empty their victim’s bank accounts at various financial institutions.
Investigators identified 13 victims who had...
Personal Support Worker Facing Charges after Assault in Oakville
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 09:10 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges against a personal support worker.
The investigation began earlier this month after police were contacted by members of the victim’s family. The victim in this investigation is a youth and the assault’s took place over the past few weeks at the victim’s home while they were in the care of the accused.
On Friday April 19, 2024, Parmjit Kaur Uppal (45) was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Assault (2...
Shred Event Fundraiser-May 2024
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 02:15 PM
Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding all your paperwork professionally, while supporting a local charity!
Crime Stoppers of Halton, in partnership with Blue-Pencil Information Management, is hosting another Shred Event Fundraiser to help combat identity theft and related fraud.
Shred your unwanted documents for a donation of your choice to Crime Stoppers of Halton. Residents can utilize Blue-Pencil’s secure mobile shredding trucks, which will be on-site, to ensure the safe and...