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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Bank Investigator Scam. Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Fraud.

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:47 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are warning the public of an increase in the “bank investigator” fraud scam that has been occurring throughout the Region.

Since the beginning of 2025 HRPS have received 43 reports involving this type of scam which has resulted in the combined loss of approximately $522,000.

Investigators would like to provide educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.

Victim receives a...

Halton Police Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in an Indecent Act in Oakville

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 02:20 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who is responsible for an indecent act that took place in the trail system near the intersection of Neyagawa Boulevard and Dundas Street West in Oakville.

On April 4, 2025 an adult female was running on the trail system when she noticed a male pass her on a bike. Further down the trail, after completing her jog, the female noticed the same suspect walking towards her with his pants undone....

Suspicious Death Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2025 02:07 AM

Update:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has classified the suspicious death of a man found on March 22, 2025, in Oakville as a homicide.

The victim, 43-year-old Baljeet ‘Bally’ Toki of Oakville (pictured below), was located inside Montagio Custom Tailoring on Lakeshore Road.

There is no known threat to public safety.

The HRPS Major Crime Bureau is leading the investigation into his death and are urging anyone with information to come forward. HRPS officers are currently canvassing the...

Police make a splash with Polar Plunge Fundraiser

Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 05:06 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) cranked up the fun and dialed down the temps on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, hosting its inaugural Halton Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.

More than 65 brave HRPS members and community partners – including HRPS Deputy Chiefs Roger Wilkie, Jeff Hill, and Kevin Maher – literally broke the ice when they took their leaps of faith into the outdoor cold-water tank stationed at the HRPS Headquarters in Oakville.

The HRPS would like to thank...

Two Arrested and Charged in Lengthy Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 01:56 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges as a result of a lengthy Human Trafficking investigation.

In February of 2023 the Halton Regional Police Service began an investigation into a report of an underaged female (17 years old) that was allegedly being sexually trafficked by a male suspect within the Burlington and Greater Toronto Area. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation, during which three additional...