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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Halton Officers, Citizens, recipients of 2024 MADD Awards

Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 08:45 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to announce that one of its members, Constable Jason Lin, has been named the 2024 MADD Halton Region Officer of the Year. Further, two citizens were awarded the 2024 MADD Halton Citizen of the Year and 2024 MADD Volunteer of the Year. The award recipients were honoured by MADD at HRPS Headquarters on November 20th 2024. (see attached photos) in a ceremony presided over by HRPS Chief of Police, Stephen Tanner and President of MADD Halton Karen...

Police Make Arrest after Violent Home Invasion in Oakville

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 02:15 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made one arrest and is still seeking two suspects after an armed home invasion in Oakville.

On November 30, at approx. 4:50 am police were called to a residence on Greeneagle Drive. Three suspects attended the residence and forced the front door open. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun.

When confronted by a resident of the home, the suspects made demands for the keys to the vehicles parked in the driveway. The resident was also punched...

Two Arrested after Proactive Traffic Stop in Oakville

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 02:00 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two males and laid Break and Enter related charges after a proactive traffic stop in Oakville.

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m. HRPS officers observed a white Dodge SUV parked suspiciously on Lions Valley Park Road near the entrance to a trail system which led to Forest Manor Gate. HRPS officers conducted a traffic stop and three suspects dressed in dark clothing ran from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was immediately...

Vehicle Reprogramming Theft Leads to Arrest of Toronto Man

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 01:45 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after a vehicle was stolen in Oakville.

On November 29, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. HRPS officers responded to a home in the area of Neyagawa Blvd and Ashdown Road, after a Mercedes SUV was stolen from the residence driveway.

Two suspects were observed in the stolen vehicle which fled prior to police arrival. The suspects did not enter the home.

The 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau took carriage of the...

Police Uncover ‘Chop Shop’ Operating in Milton

Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 03:10 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a ‘chop shop’ uncovered after a fire at a property in Milton.

On Tuesday November 26, 2024, at approximately 11:40 pm police responded to a fire at a large rural property located on Number 20 Side Road in Milton. The location is east of Sixth Line Nassagaweya.

The fire was contained to a barn on the property which was fully engulfed in flames at the time of police arrival. Milton Fire Services was able to extinguish the flames and no...