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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Investigators Looking for Further Victims after Arrest in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 02:26 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to a sex trafficking investigation.

In December of 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) began an investigation into a report of an adult female that was allegedly being trafficked by the suspect in the Greater Toronto Area. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation and determined that over the course of four months the suspect coerced, controlled and exploited the...

Witnesses Sought in Burlington Robbery

Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 12:42 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking witnesses to assist in identifying a male suspect who committed a robbery in the parking lot of Mapleview Mall in Burlington.

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m. the adult male victim attended the currency exchange located within Mapleview Mall where he purchased $7000 in US currency. At 8:00 p.m. the victim exited the doors of Sporting Life and was entering his parked vehicle when he was approached by a single male suspect (see...

Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 10:11 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation.

On Friday November 1, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm the police were called to a commercial address on the North Service Road in Oakville for a suspicious vehicle parked in a lot with a male inside.

As police arrived on scene, the suspect attempted to flee and immediately put the vehicle in motion striking a police vehicle in the process. The suspect then...

Witnesses Sought After Attempted Convenience Store Robberies in Burlington

Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2024 09:01 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking witnesses to help identify a lone male who entered two different convenience stores, threatening the store workers with a firearm and demanding money.

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 2:45p.m. the suspect entered the Maplewood Mart located at 796 Brant Street in Burlington. Once inside the store the suspect brandished a black and silver firearm and pointed it at the store employee. The suspect demanded money, however when unsuccessful in...

Male Arrested and Charged After Commercial Break and Enter in Oakville

Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 11:36 AM

A quick and coordinated effort by patrol officers and the 2 District Street Crime Unit led to the arrest of a male after an overnight commercial break and enter in Oakville.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 11:38 p.m. officers with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a break and enter in progress at the Used Tire Depot located at 273 Speers Road in Oakville.

Upon arrival officers located one suspect inside the fence line attempting to steal tires from the business. The...