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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Cambridge Man Arrested for Child Luring
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 01:32 PM
On June 10, 2024, members of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E.) commenced an online investigation utilizing a number of social media platforms.
As a result of this investigation, on June 27, 2024, Thomas Jacobs (57) of Cambridge was arrested and charged with the following:
- Luring (9 Counts)
- Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child (9 Counts)
- Indecent Exposure to a Person Under 16 Years of Age (3 Counts)
- Making Child Pornography (3 counts)
Jacobs...
HRPS Park Partnership with Town of Oakville Returns for 2024
Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 08:35 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Town of Oakville Municipal Enforcement Services, is once again launching the annual project, Police on Park Patrol (P.O.P.P).
With the arrival of warmer weather an increasing number of Oakville residents are heading to town parks, school grounds and trail systems. As a result, both the HRPS and Oakville Municipal Enforcement Services receive an increased level of complaints and calls for service related to issues in these public...
Milton Male Identified in Sexual Assault Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 10:44 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit has identified and arrested a male suspect responsible for groping a teenager in Milton.
On Friday May 31, 2024, at approximately 3:40 pm., a male suspect was walking along a pathway near Child’s Drive and Ledwith Drive in Milton when he approached a 15-year-old female walking her dog. The male suspect engaged the female in conversation before grabbing and forcefully kissing her multiple times on the cheek without...
Regional Project Unplated Launches in Halton
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 02:20 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new project, dubbed Project #Unplated, with the goal of identifying and charging unplated motorcycles and dangerous drivers.
Throughout the summer, photos of unplated motorcycles seen driving throughout the region of Halton will be posted to HRPS social media accounts using “#Unplated” in hopes that members of the public will help identify these motorists. The photos released will be from footage captured by the in-car camera system present...
Project Bayou Dismantles Criminal Network
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 01:45 PM
On April 24, 2024, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 2 District CIB - Street Crime Unit concluded a four-month investigation dubbed Project Bayou.
Bayou commenced in January of 2024 following an investigation into suspicious activities connected to auto theft and overnight residential break and enters. Over the coming months investigators identified an organized crew of thieves who targeted high-end vehicles through residential break and enters and technology-based auto theft...