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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Police Release Video of Vehicle Theft Suspect
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 03:28 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HPRS) is looking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect of a vehicle theft in Oakville.
A Lexus SUV was stolen during the early morning hours of November 14, 2023, from the driveway of a residence in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East. The vehicle was abandoned by the thief not far from the residence and later recovered by police.
Police have obtained interior dashcam of the thief driving the stolen car. That video can be found here…
John Sting Targets Those Willing to Obtain Sex from Minors
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 10:05 AM
From November 6 to November 8, 2023, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Human Trafficking Unit commenced Project Lonestar. This is the second phase of this proactive project, which has the goal of identifying and arresting offenders communicating to obtain sexual services from females under the age of 18.
During the investigation, several suspects arranged meetings for sexual services, despite being advised that they were communicating with a female who was only 15 years of age.
Three Arrested Following Commercial Break-in in Oakville
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 03:34 PM
On November 6, 2023 at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to reports of three males wearing construction vests breaking into a commercial property located on Speers Road in Oakville.
Police were subsequently advised that the suspects had fled the scene in a dark-coloured pick-up truck that was pulling a trailer loaded with tools.
A short time later, patrol officers observed a vehicle matching the above description in the area of Lakeshore Road...
Halton Regional Police Service Launches 3rd Annual Kozy Kids Initiative
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 10:50 AM
For the third consecutive year, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to launch our annual Kozy Kids initiative to help ensure underserved youth across the Halton Region are prepared for winter.
The initiative was kickstarted in 2021 after two HRPS Constables learned that a number of children - many of whom were newcomers to Canada - were regularly absent from school during the winter months, as their families couldn’t afford to purchase winter apparel. In the Town of Milton alone, 105...
Vehicle Fire Investigation Launched in Georgetown
Posted on Friday, November 03, 2023 12:15 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a vehicle fire in Georgetown. On November 3, 2023, at approximately 2:00 am, police attended a residence in the area of Trafalgar Road and 15 Side Road following reports of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire did not spread beyond the vehicle and was quickly extinguished by the Halton Hills Fire Department.
Investigators also found shell casings at the scene and multiple bullet holes on the vehicle. However, no persons were...