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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MISSING PERSON – BURLINGTON - Antonino “Nino” Ingarra

Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2024 01:55 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Burlington man.

Antonino “Nino” Ingarra (42) of Burlington was last seen on December 24, 2023, in the area of New Street and Guelph Line.

Antonino is described as:

Male
White
Approximately 5’5” tall, 180 lbs.
Receding short brown hair and brown eyes

Antonino is missing his top teeth and often wears a sock over his right hand. A photo of Antonino is attached to this media release.

He was last seen wearing...

Sudden Death Investigation - Oakville

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 02:10 PM

**UPDATE** January 25, 2024

The death of a 20-year-old female in Oakville is no longer being considered suspicious by investigators.

Although the investigation is ongoing with the Office of the Chief Coroner, police are not seeking any suspects and do not anticipate laying any charges.

The Halton Regional Police Service would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time. At the request of the family, police will not be identifying the...

Armed Home Invasion in Milton

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:10 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion that took place in Milton.

On January 18, 2024, at approximately 11 pm, three armed suspects entered the garage of a home on Robert Street in downtown Milton. Two people who were working inside the garage at the time the suspects entered were forced into the home.

Once inside, the three suspects threatened the residents and demanded cash. The suspects also went to the second floor of the home and rummaged through...

Halton Regional Police Service Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Person Trevor Adams

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2024 01:57 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating Trevor Adams who is wanted for a series of criminal offences.

On June 23, 2023, Adams was involved in a collision near the intersection of Maple Avenue and Fairview Street in Burlington. He fled the scene without making attempts to check on the other driver or exchange information. Adams was located a short time later by police and again fled the scene. Subsequent attempts to locate and arrest Adams have been...

Home Invasion Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 02:12 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) in investigating an overnight home invasion in Oakville.

On January 17 at approximately 1:40 am three suspects broke into a home on Grouse Lane by forcing down the locked front door. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun.

When confronted by a resident of the home, the suspects made demands for valuables and forced their way into the primary bedroom of the house. After obtaining some items, including cash, the suspects fled the scene in a dark...