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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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...

Regional Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Multiple Stolen Vehicles

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:19 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force has recovered multiple stolen vehicles and disrupted an organized auto theft network operating in the GTA.

On September 8, 2023, HRPS officers executed a search warrant at a shipping business located in Orangeville. Five stolen vehicles were recovered at this location and recovered by police (see photos attached to this media release).

Police also recovered two stolen vehicles in Newmarket related to this investigation. At...