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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HRPS celebrates International Youth Day by launching their first-ever Youth Engagement Strategy

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:18 AM

In celebration of International Youth Day, The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has today released their first-ever Youth Engagement Strategy; a roadmap that will guide their youth-related work from 2025-2027.

The strategy was created in consultation with HRPS members, the Service’s Youth Advisory Council, and 49 local community partners and the youth they serve, representing various sectors including education, healthcare, youth justice, child welfare and family supports, and...

Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Milton Robbery Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 02:42 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a robbery at Scott Neighbourhood Park, located at 311 Savoline Boulevard in Milton.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a male youth was approached by a group of four males wearing black tracksuits and face masks. The suspects assaulted the victim, stole his phone, and then smashed it before leaving the scene. The youth sustained injuries requiring medical...

Project Nightshade Drug Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 12:00 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests and laid 20 criminal charges following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.

In October of 2024, members of the 1 District Street Crime Unit began an investigation into illicit drug trafficking occurring within Halton Region which resulted in three suspects being identified.

On July 7, 2025, HRPS officers with the assistance of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants on...

Charges laid in Fail to Remain Pedestrian Collision in Georgetown

Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2025 08:24 AM

At approximately 5:40pm on December 17th, 2024, a local 76 year old man was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross Mountainview Road South at the intersection with Campbell Gate in Georgetown. The elderly pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transferred to a trauma center after being taken to Georgetown Hospital. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene and did not return. The Collision Reconstruction Unit took carriage of the investigation and identified the driver responsible.

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investgation

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:08 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have arrested a Halton Hills man, and laid multiple charges following an investigation into incidents of historical sexual assault.

In June of 2025 the HRPS commenced an investigation into historical child and adult sexual assault incidents involving a male victim, allegedly occurring in Halton Hills beginning in 2000.

As a result of the investigation, on July 29, 2025, Jesus Erick Luna Valdovinos, (58) of Halton Hills, has been charged with the...