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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Fail to Remain Pedestrian Collision in Burlington
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 05:44 AM
At approximately 8:32pm on the 24th of March 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a pedestrian involved motor vehicle collision on Fairview Street in Burlington in the vicinity of the Burlington GO station at 2101 Fairview Street. Initial investigation indicates that a 35 year old male was crossing Fairview Street when he was struck by a motor vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a trauma center. The vehicle that struck him did not remain on scene. The...
Armed Home Invasion in Milton March 21, 2024
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:23 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion in Milton.
At approximately 2:00 am on March 21, 2024, a group of suspects broke into a home in the area of Clark Boulevard and Lancaster Boulevard in Milton. A male resident was awoken by the noise and confronted a male suspect near the bedroom.
The suspect pointed a gun at the resident and demanded cash or jewelry. A total of three suspects were seen in the house. The resident advised the males that there was no...
Two Under Arrest after Burlington Armed Robbery
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 07:03 PM
Media Update:
As a result of the investigation into the armed robbery,
Michael Uzelac (37), of Welland, has been charged with the following:
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Stephane SMITH (54), of Niagara Falls, has been charged with the following:
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Pointing a Firearm
- Firearm –...
Oakville Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drug Seizure
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 09:48 AM
On March 13, 2024, at approximately 3:35pm Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers observed a black Acura sedan in the area of Third Line and Dundas Street West, Oakville. A query of the vehicle license plate determined the plates to be stolen. Officers continued to observe the vehicle as it parked in a nearby plaza where HRPS officers safely controlled the scene, and arrested the driver. Investigation at the scene found the vehicle to be stolen. Police also located a loaded handgun, 28...
Three Suspects Arrested after Carjacking in Burlington
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 03:25 PM
On March 13,2024, at approximately 7:10am the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to the area of Burloak Drive and Sutton Drive in Burlington, receiving report of a Ford Explorer that had been stolen from a residence driveway. The Ford Explorer was followed by a Ford F150. HRPS officers observed both vehicles in the area of Appleby Line where officers initiated a brief pursuit which was discontinued for reasons of public safety. At approximately 7:15am HRPS officers received a...