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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Two Arrested in Possession of a Vehicle Stolen from Burlington

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 12:55 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after two suspects were found in possession of a stolen vehicle.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m. as part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the HRPS located a stolen Toyota 4Runner on Parkdale Avenue North in the City of Hamilton. As officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle it fled colliding with two HRPS vehicles. The stolen vehicle continued north on Main Street where it lost control at...

Miracle on Main Street 2024

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 04:17 PM

For the seventh year, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation are proud to partner for Miracle on Main Street, dedicated to collecting donated toys in support of our region's most underserved youth.

The HRPS has led winter holiday toy donation drives in support of underserved families since 1999. What was initially known as Toys for Tots has since evolved into Miracle on Main Street. With the partnership of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation, and this year,...

Nearly 300 Youth Clothed Through Kozy Kids 2024

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:27 AM

Thanks to the generosity of residents and business owners, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has clothed nearly 300 underserved youth through our 4th Annual Kozy Kids Initiative.

The HRPS Youth Engagement Team (YET) has proudly distributed a total of 296 new snowsuits to underserved youth across Halton who were identified with the support of local schools and community partners.

Kozy Kids was kickstarted in 2021 by two HRPS Constables who learned that a number of children – many of whom...

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.