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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Suspects Sought in Oakville Jewelry Store Robbery

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 01:02 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify three suspects involved in an Oakville jewelry store robbery.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 12:40 pm HRPS officers attended Oakville Jewelry in response to a smash and grab robbery. Three suspects entered the store; one suspect held the door while the remaining two suspects smashed display cases with a hammer. Store employees intervened before any jewelry was taken and the suspects fled the area in a...

Arrests Made, Charges Laid in Taylor Swift Ticket Scam

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 12:30 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid multiple charges in relation to a series of Taylor Swift ticket frauds that occurred in the fall of 2024.

On Thursday November 14, 2024, the HRPS began receiving a number of complaints involving fraudulent or undelivered Taylor Swift tickets that were purchased from a third party vendor who utilized the Facebook profile name of “Denise Blackhawk”.

Investigators with the HRPS Financial Crimes Unit began an involved and...

Sexual Assault Arrest in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 01:17 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest after a sexual assault in Burlington.

On March 17 at approximately 6:30 am an adult female was sexually assaulted by a male as she boarded a bus on Fairview Street near Walkers Line. The male suspect was exiting the bus at the same time the female was attempting to board. After the assault the male fled the scene on foot.

Police were contacted and conducted an investigation which led to the identification of the accused. The female and...

Toronto Police Officer Charged with Firearms Offence

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:13 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has charged a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with a firearms offence.

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the HRPS responded to a call for service in Milton regarding a report that an off-duty TPS officer had accidentally discharged their police-issued firearm. No one was injured.

The HRPS Regional Investigative Services reviews all firearm discharges by police service members and, as a result of that investigation, has charged TPS Constable Alison Cowley...

Project Cortex: Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests

Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 09:42 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has concluded a drug trafficking investigation, titled Project Cortex.

The four-month long investigation targeted a trafficking network operating in the region of Halton and throughout the city of Hamilton. In February and March police executed four search warrants at residences in Burlington, Oakville and Grimsby.

As a result of the warrants, the following items have been seized (see attached photo):

A loaded Glock 30s handgun with defaced serial number
A...