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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Arson Investigation in Burlington

Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:35 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in an arson investigation in Burlington.

On Friday October 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 am police were called to a fire at a townhouse complex located near Appleby Line and Taywood Avenue in Burlington. This complex is in the final phases of construction and consists of a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes.

The fire was intentionally set and damaged two unoccupied units. Burlington Fire attended and were quickly...

Crime Stoppers of Halton Launches Community Watch, Pilot Program

Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:15 AM

Crime Stoppers of Halton is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Halton Police Board and Halton Regional Police Service, CSH is launching the Community Watch pilot program in South-East Oakville (Ward 3).

As many homeowners in Halton express growing concerns about increasing incidents of auto theft, home and business break-ins, vandalism, and an overall sense of diminishing safety, Crime Stoppers provides the community with an opportunity to stay informed, learn effective...

Donate to the Halton Regional Police Service’s 4th Annual Kozy Kids Initiative!

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:51 AM

It’s all mittens on deck as the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) launches our 4th annual Kozy Kids initiative, dedicated to providing underserved youth in our region with warm winter clothing.

Starting today and until Thursday, October 31st, the HRPS kindly invites residents and business owners to purchase and donate new snow suits (youth sizes 6-16) by dropping them into collection boxes stationed at any one of our locations listed below:

2485 North Service Road West, Oakville, ON. (8:00 am...

Investigators in Burlington Look to Identify Break and Enter Suspect

Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 01:15 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in several break and enter occurrences in Halton region and Hamilton.

In June, 2024, officers with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau began investigating a series of daytime residential break and enter occurrences that were taking place in Burlington.

The suspect is responsible for at least 5 entries along the Lakeshore area ranging from Aldershot to near Oakville....

Missing Person: Irma

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 06:34 PM

**UPDATE**

Police are still looking for Irma Galastica (32) of Toronto.

Investigators are concerned for Irma's safety and believe she was in the Burlington/ Hamilton area on August 31, 2024.

Anyone who may have seen her or has any information is urged to contact police directly or Crime Stoppers.

Photos of Irma are attached to this media release.

***ORIGINAL RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2024***

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Toronto woman.