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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Charges Laid in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 01:45 PM

As a result of a Human Trafficking Investigation initiated in January 2023, the Halton Regional Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit has formed grounds to charge 40-year-old Steve Coelho of Toronto.

Police believe there are additional victims in regards to this investigation and are asking anyone who has come into contact with Steve Coelho (alias names of “Nikolai” or “Nik”) or who has information to please contact D/Cst. Moss of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 4961. A photo...

Male Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 12:34 PM

As a result of a Human Trafficking Investigation initiated in December 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit has arrested and charged 27-year-old Paolo Fadul-Gonzalez of Toronto.

The allegations stem from historical incidents between 2018 and 2020 where the victim was exploited throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Police believe there are additional victims and ask anyone with information to contact D/Cst. Serafini of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext.4974. ...

Four Arrested in Theft of Auto Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:32 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested 4 people in relation to an auto theft investigation in Oakville.

On January 6, 2023, just after 8:00 am, the HRPS was notified by Peel Police of a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was stolen from a Mississauga residence earlier that morning. Investigation indicated that the stolen vehicle was in the area of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. HRPS investigators attended the area and observed the...

Milton Teacher Faces Child Luring and Child Pornography Charges

Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2023 02:24 PM

In December 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E.) commenced an investigation into a person that was luring children over the internet.

As a result of this investigation, Justin Zielke (44) of Ancaster was arrested on January 5, 2023, and has been charged with the following:

Possession of Child Pornography (2 counts)
Distribute Child Pornography
Make child pornography
Luring a child (2 counts)

Zielke was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Zielke...

Two Suspects Arrested in Grandparent Scam

Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2023 10:19 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested two people in relation to a grandparent scam.

On December 30, 2022, an elderly female victim reported that she had been targeted for a grandparent scam. The suspects purported to be from a law firm and requested a large sum of cash in order to bail out the victim’s grandson. Investigators were able to intercept two suspects as they were on their way to the victim’s residence to collect the cash.

Lamorn...