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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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Armed Home Invasion and Vehicle Theft in Oakville
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 12:09 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shocking home invasion in Oakville.
On January 10, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am, three armed suspects broke into a home in the area of Coronation Drive and John Laird Circle in Oakville. The masked suspects entered the bedrooms of the sleeping residents and pointed firearms at the victims, demanding valuables and keys to their vehicles. The victims complied with the demands, and a short time later the suspects fled in a dark sedan,...
Female Suspect Sought in Oakville Fortinos Robbery
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 09:57 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the publics’ help to identify a female suspect involved in an Oakville Robbery.
On January 6, 2025, at approximately 5:50 pm the female suspect attended Fortinos grocery store located at 493 Dundas Street West where the suspect was observed concealing store merchandise. As the loss prevention officer attempted to place the suspect under arrest the suspect sprayed the loss prevention officer with pepper spray and fled the store. Minor physical...
Collision Investigation-Wyecroft Road and Droval Drive
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2025 09:00 PM
On January 9th 2025 at approximately 6:25 am, a cyclist was struck at Wyecroft Road and Dorval Drive in the Town of Oakville. The cyclist was taken to Hamilton General Hospital where they are listed in stable condition. The collision is curently under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Any witnesses to this incident, or drivers with dashcam or operating Tesla motor vehicles who were in the area around that time, are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at...
Public Safety Advisory: Burlington Robbery Vehicle
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2025 01:57 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is advising of a stolen vehicle used in an attempted robbery.
On January 9, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m. a male teen was walking on Stephanie Street at Longmoor Drive in Burlington when they were stopped by an occupant of a white Toyota Highlander with license plate number CTAK 889. The occupant exited the vehicle and approached the teen demanding the teen’s hoody and personal belongings. When the teen refused the occupant re-entered the vehicle...
Investigators Looking for Further Victims after Arrest in Human Trafficking Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 02:26 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to a sex trafficking investigation.
In December of 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) began an investigation into a report of an adult female that was allegedly being trafficked by the suspect in the Greater Toronto Area. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation and determined that over the course of four months the suspect coerced, controlled and exploited the...
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