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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Public Safety Advisory: Sexual Assault In Oakville
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:08 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a sexual assault in Oakville.
On March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., an adult female was walking on Sovereign Street, just west of Jones Street, when she was approached by an unknown adult male who initiated a conversation with her. The male subsequently sexually assaulted her. The female defended herself, causing the suspect to flee on foot eastbound on Sovereign Street.

Project Mulligan Dismantles Organized Auto Theft Group
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 09:21 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have arrested 8 suspects and laid over 90 criminal charges as investigators conclude a multi-jurisdictional auto theft investigation dubbed Project Mulligan.
Throughout the fall of 2024 the HRPS experienced an increase in high end auto thefts from hotel lots located in Oakville and Burlington. In response to these thefts’ members of the HRPS Organized Crime Unit initiated a coordinated investigation and identified an organized group of auto thieves that...

Etobicoke Man Arrested in Connection with Oakville Home Invasion
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 12:49 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to a violent home invasion in Oakville.
On January 10, 2025, members of the HRPS responded to a home invasion in the area of Coronation Drive and John Laird Circle in Oakville where three masked suspects entered the home, pointed firearms at the residents, and demanded valuables before stealing a Mercedes SUV.
HRPS officers quickly located and recovered the victim’s stolen SUV, however the suspects and...

Milton Single Motor Vehicle Collision - March 8th 2025
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2025 04:14 PM
At approximately 2:21am on the 8th of March 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Regional Road 25 south of Derry Road in the Town of Milton. One occupant was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
A 22 year old male from Milton was charged with Operation while Impaired, G1 - Drive at Unlawful Hour and Drive under Suspension.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. Any...

Male Arrested and Charged After Indecent Act on GO Train
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 03:25 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid a charge after an indecent act on a GO Train.
On February 7, 2025, a small group of adult females were riding the Lakeshore West line from Union Station (Toronto) westbound to Burlington. A male suspect boarded the train and sat down near the group of women. He then exposed his genitals and looked directly at one of the female victims while committing an indecent act.
The females relocated to another train car and reported the...