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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Halton Police Foundation publicly launches and announces its first major gift

Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 12:34 PM

There is no doubt that the nature of policing presents many challenges; and as first responders, our officers often meet people on their worst days. Though each of our sworn members are always ready to respond, we know that a lot of the time, the problems that the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is trying to fix go beyond what we alone can offer. To help people improve and transform their lives, they require long-term and specialized supports that can only be achieved through the power of...

Update - Serious Collision involving Cyclist in Milton

Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 09:49 AM

On the 8th of July 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was advised that the 24 year old cyclist involved in the motor vehicle collision on James Snow Parkway in Milton from the 4th of July has died. The incident remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit. Witnesses, or persons with relevant dashboard camera footage who have not yet spoken to police, are asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4747 ext: 5065 or CRU@haltonpolice.ca

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At approximately...

Three Suspects Sought in Oakville Home Invasion

Posted on Monday, July 07, 2025 03:12 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for three suspects following a home invasion in Oakville.

On July 5, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. three suspects forced their way through the front door of a residence in the area of Burnhamthorpe Road East and Vernon Powell Drive. Once inside the suspects confronted two adult male residents who had been sleeping. Items of jewelry were targeted and stolen.

Both victims were physically assaulted during the confrontation and transported to hospital where...

Serious Collision involving Cyclist in Milton

Posted on Sunday, July 06, 2025 04:29 PM

At approximately 11:20 PM on Friday July 4th, 2025 a Toyota RAV4 operated by a seventy-one year old Mississauga man was southbound on James Snow Pkwy approaching Main St E in Milton when it struck a cyclist who was also travelling southbound.

The cyclist suffered serious injuries as a result and was transported to a trauma centre. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and is cooperating with police.

This collision is still under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Any...

Media Invite: Halton Police Foundation Launch

Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2025 02:40 PM

**EMBARGO: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.**

There is no doubt that the nature of policing presents many challenges; and as first responders, we often meet people on their worst days. Though each Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officer is always ready to respond, we know that a lot of the time, the problems we’re trying to fix go beyond what we alone can offer. In order to help people improve and ultimately transform their lives, they require long-term and specialized support that...