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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Missing Person - Halton Hills (Acton)

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 11:10 PM

**UPDATE**

Halton Regional Police Service has located Devon who is safe. We thank residents and the media for their support, and ask that any photos of Devon please be deleted.

Original release:
The Halton Regional Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating Devon Pressley a 35 year old white male described as approximately 6 feet tall with a thin to medium build, and brown ear length hair.

Devon is described as wearing a green t-shirt and blue jeans and may be carrying a large...

Arson Investigation at New Home Build in Burlington

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 01:01 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an arson in Burlington.

On Friday July 11, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am two suspects attended the Branthaven Homes development on Turnberry Road located near Appleby Line and Taywood Drive.

This complex is in the final phases of construction and consists of a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes.

The suspects threw gasoline on multiple townhouse units that were recently completed and set to close. The suspects also threw gasoline on an...

Armed Bank Robbery in Acton

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 11:17 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are searching for multiple suspects following an armed bank robbery in Acton.

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. three suspects, one armed with a handgun, attended Tandia Financial Credit Union, located at 350 Queen Street. Once inside the suspects confronted several bank employees and two adult customers who were directed to an office where they had their hands tied.

The suspects then stole a quantity of cash and fled in a waiting vehicle.

One...

Police Investigating Pair of Suspicious Incidents in Burlington

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2025 12:51 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a pair of suspicious occurrences involving youth being followed in Burlington on the same day.

On Tuesday June 10, 2025, two young children (one male and one female) were followed home from St. John Elementary school on Brant Street by an unknown male. The male was standing and waiting with parents at dismissal time but was not accompanied by a child, nor did he pick up a child. When the two children began their walk home, the unknown...

Halton Police Foundation publicly launches and announces its first major gift

Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 12:34 PM

There is no doubt that the nature of policing presents many challenges; and as first responders, our officers often meet people on their worst days. Though each of our sworn members are always ready to respond, we know that a lot of the time, the problems that the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is trying to fix go beyond what we alone can offer. To help people improve and transform their lives, they require long-term and specialized supports that can only be achieved through the power of...