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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Home Renovation Fraud Warning October 17, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:04 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing a warning to residents about a home repair fraud operating in the region.
The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. These services include but are not limited to chimney repair, general masonry work, step and driveway repairs and general debris cleaning or roof repairs and waterproofing.
The suspect may provide a quote with prices lower than market value and once a deal is...
Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Assault in Burlington
Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 10:30 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a serious assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday October 3, 2023, in the City of Burlington. Sometime between 1:00am to 2:45am, an altercation is believed to have occurred in the area of the Burlington Power Centre (Brant Street / North Service Road).
The victim (a 38-year-old male) was located by a passerby south of this location having sustained serious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital with life...
Attempted Robbery at Oakville Pharmacy
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 02:17 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating the attempted robbery of a pharmacy in Oakville.
On October 2, 2023, at approximately 8:20 pm two male suspects armed with a knife and a hammer entered a Shoppers Drug Mart location on Cornwall Road in Oakville. The suspects then proceeded to the rear of the pharmacy and demanded staff open the safe where narcotics are stored.
Staff informed the suspects that the locked safe was on a time-delay which would prevent it from being opened....
Firearms and Weapons Amnesty Results to Date
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 01:31 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Firearms and Weapons Amnesty began June 1, 2023, and has provided individuals and businesses residing or operating in the Region of Halton with an opportunity to surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons and/or ammunition to the HRPS without the repercussions of criminal charges.
To date, the responsible residents and business owners in Halton have surrendered numerous firearms, ammunition and a myriad of other weapons totaling (see...
Stunt Driving Incident on the QEW Leads to Charges
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 01:20 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid charges against three drivers after a stunt driving incident on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Oakville.
On Thursday September 21, 2023, at approximately 11 pm a group of motorcycles and cars slowed and eventually stopped traffic on the westbound QEW near Ford Drive. The vehicles then performed stunt driving manoeuvres by travelling at high speeds and weaving through traffic and onto the shoulder of the road. The group then exited the QEW in...