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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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Project Cortex: Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 09:42 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has concluded a drug trafficking investigation, titled Project Cortex.
The four-month long investigation targeted a trafficking network operating in the region of Halton and throughout the city of Hamilton. In February and March police executed four search warrants at residences in Burlington, Oakville and Grimsby.
As a result of the warrants, the following items have been seized (see attached photo):
- A loaded Glock 30s handgun with defaced serial number
- A...
Public Safety Advisory: Sexual Assault In Oakville
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:08 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a sexual assault in Oakville.
On March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., an adult female was walking on Sovereign Street, just west of Jones Street, when she was approached by an unknown adult male who initiated a conversation with her. The male subsequently sexually assaulted her. The female defended herself, causing the suspect to flee on foot eastbound on Sovereign Street.
Project Mulligan Dismantles Organized Auto Theft Group
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 09:21 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have arrested 8 suspects and laid over 90 criminal charges as investigators conclude a multi-jurisdictional auto theft investigation dubbed Project Mulligan.
Throughout the fall of 2024 the HRPS experienced an increase in high end auto thefts from hotel lots located in Oakville and Burlington. In response to these thefts’ members of the HRPS Organized Crime Unit initiated a coordinated investigation and identified an organized group of auto thieves that...
Police Investigate Shooting in Georgetown
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 03:19 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in Georgetown.
On Monday March 3, 2025, between 4:00 am and 4:30 am several gunshots were fired at a detached residence in the area of Highway 7 and Trafalgar Road. Fortunately, no one was injured and the shots struck a window at the front of the home. Police believe the shots were fired from Highway 7 towards the home.
Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and there is no ongoing related threat...
Missing Niagara Woman Last Seen in Milton
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2025 10:21 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing female.
Brittany Sheldrick-Cline is a 29-year-old resident of the Niagara region who was last seen on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, on foot in the area of Martin Street and Market Drive in Milton.
A media release from Niagara Regional Police Service was distributed at that time and shared by the HRPS. A link to that media release can be found here…
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