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

Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Home Invasion Investigation

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2024 03:47 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a home invasion in Milton.

On January 14, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., three suspects entered a home on Commercial Street in Milton via an unlocked front door. The suspects were wearing masks and were armed with handguns. The suspects assaulted the occupants of the house and made demands for cash. Personal property was taken.

The victims did not suffer serious physical injuries as a...

Man Arrested Following Incident at Spencer Smith Park

Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 01:35 PM

On Wednesday, December 27 at approximately 9:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service received a call regarding a 35-year-old male, allegedly, in breach of court conditions and having possession of a stolen vehicle in the area of Spencer Smith Park in Burlington.

As officers arrived, the male attempted to evade police by jumping into Lake Ontario and concealing himself within a pipe. With the assistance of the HRPS Tactical Unit, Hamilton Police Service’s Marine Unit, Burlington Fire Department,...

HRPS Adopts New Translation App

Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:00 PM

Today, Thursday, November 30, the Halton Police Board signed on the dotted line to adopt Language Interpreting Services Application (LISA), a web-based video and audio app by Languages in Motion Ltd., that provides frontline officers 24/7 access to interpreters in over 200 languages, including American Sign Language.

Halton is the fastest growing region in the GTHA. In 2020, the population was 610,000, and by the end of this year it’s expected to have gained an additional 50,000 residents. By...

Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Burlington Jewellery Store Robbery

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 01:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery of a jewellery store in Burlington Mall.

On October 12, 2023, at approximately 5:20 pm, the suspect entered Griffin Jewellery Designs in Burlington Mall and asked to look at some rings. While in possession of an expensive engagement ring, the suspect told the employee that there were people outside of the store with guns. The suspect then departed the store with the ring,...

Milton Attempted Armed Robbery 27November2023

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 08:40 PM

On November 27, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a robbery at the easyfinancial Services located at 1290 Steeles Avenue East in Milton.

Two male suspects entered the store wearing masks and brandishing weapons demanding both money and jewelry before fleeing in an awaiting dark coloured BMW SUV with a third unidentified suspect driver.

No persons were physically hurt as a result of the robbery. The suspects and vehicle are still outstanding.