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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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Stolen Vehicles Recovered after Re-Vinning Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2023 03:30 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid multiple charges after a “re-vinning” investigation in Oakville.

On August 23, 2023, members of the 2 District (Oakville) Auto team executed a number of search warrants in Oakville in relation to an auto theft investigation. As a result of the warrants, a 2021 re-vinned Ford Explorer was recovered. This was the fourth stolen vehicle recovered during the four-month long investigation (total value of the vehicles is...

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Dangerous Drive Arrest in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:46 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest following a Dangerous Drive investigation in Burlington.

On Saturday August 5, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am an officer with the HRPS District Response Unit (3 District) observed several motorcycles in the area of Plains Road and Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington.  One of motorcycles had a plate bent upwards concealing the digits. The officer attempted a traffic stop with the motorcycle, however the driver pulled into a parking...

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Police Seek Witnesses to Fail to Remain Accident in Milton

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 09:31 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in a fail to remain collision investigation in Milton.

On August 18, 2023, at approximately 2:25 pm, the victim was driving southbound on Guelph Line in Milton when she was struck head-on by a vehicle that was travelling northbound and had crossed over into her lane.  The collision caused extensive damage to the victim’s vehicle and EMS was required to attend due to her injuries.  The driver of the suspect vehicle did...

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Charges Laid in Online Extortion Investigation

Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 02:59 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid charges in relation to an online extortion investigation.

In December of 2022, the HRPS received information that a suspect was using various social media platforms to coerce a victim (an adult male) into sending money.  The suspect obtained intimate images of the victim and then threatened to distribute the images online if payment was not made.

Investigators with the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau launched an eight-month...

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Police Seek Assistance Identifying Two Burlington Break and Enter Suspects

Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 12:03 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects involved in a Burlington break-in. 

On Friday, August 4, 2023 at approximately 7:50pm, a break and enter occurred into a residence on North Shore Boulevard East in Burlington. 

The two masked suspects entered the residence by breaking a rear window and stole an undisclosed amount of Canadian and Euro currency as well as a Rolex watch.  There were no...

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