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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Oakville Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 02:33 PM

In July of 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service – 2 District Street Crime Unit initiated a drug trafficking investigation after identifying a suspected drug trafficker in the Town of Oakville. Through the course of the investigation, officers observed the suspect conduct numerous drug transactions within Halton and across the GTA.

On September 20, 2022, investigators arrested the suspect in Burlington. Ifennacho Egwuenu (35) of has been charged with:

Possession for the Purpose...

Arrests made in Burlington Chop- Shop Operation

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 02:04 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after a lengthy investigation into a suspected chop-shop operation in Burlington.

On Tuesday September 20, 2022, officers with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau executed a search warrant at Empire Auto Parts on Brant Street in Burlington. Investigators with the assistance of Equite Association (formerly Insurance Bureau of Canada) have spent three days combing through the large two-story warehouse to...

MISSING PERSON – (MILTON) – Nicole Ivany

Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 09:21 AM

UPDATE: Nicole has been safely located. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this investigation. We would ask that any photos of Nicole be removed at this time.

ORIGINAL:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Milton girl.

Nicole Ivany (16) of Milton was last seen at approximately 6:00 am on September 20, 2022, in the area of Chretien Street and Bronson Terrace in Milton.

Nicole is described...

Milton Homicide Update

Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2022 04:31 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is deeply saddened to report a second male victim involved in Monday’s tragic shooting in Milton has passed away. Satwinder Singh, 28, of Milton passed away peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital with his family and friends by his side. Satwinder was an international student from India who was working part-time at MK Auto Repairs at the time of shooting.

The HRPS would like to express heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim, and...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision - King Road/Cedar Ave Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 01:49 PM

On Wednesday September 14^th, 2022 Halton Regional Police responded to a motor vehicle collision near the intersection of King Road and Cedar Avenue in the City of Burlington.

At approximately 7:29am, a blue coloured Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on King Road when it crossed over the center line and struck a northbound tan coloured Chevrolet Tahoe. A 83 year-old male resident of Burlington, who was operating the Toyota Corolla, was assessed by responding EMS and transported...