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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Organized Retail Theft Ring Dismantled by Project Kingfisher

Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2022 08:41 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) today announced that it has recovered an estimated $2 million dollars in stolen goods and currency after a lengthy investigation, dubbed Project Kingfisher.

The three-month long investigation also resulted in the arrest of 11 people and the laying of dozens of criminal charges. Project Kingfisher took aim at an organized retail theft ring operating in Halton and the surrounding regions.

A variety of retailers were targeted by this group operating under the...

Incident at Oakville school - December 7th 2022

Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 07:57 PM

Incident at Oakville School

At 4:07 pm on Wednesday December 7th 2022, Halton Regional Police received a report of a fight inside Garth Webb Public school on WestOak Trails Blv, Oakville, Ontario.

Officers located 3 persons with injuries who have been transported to area Hospitals. Their injuries do not appear life threatening.

The school was put into lockdown but this has since been lifted.

Two persons have been arrested.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will be provided at...

Arrest Made in December 5 Burlington Shooting

Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 10:20 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in relation to a shooting in Burlington.

On December 5, 2022, at approximately 8:40 am, two suspects forced their way into a condo unit in the area of Dundas Street and Sutton Drive in Burlington. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. There were two occupants in the condo at the time. The suspects were confronted by one of the occupants of the condo and an altercation ensued. During the incident a gunshot was fired. ...

Residential Fire - Milton

Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 10:17 PM

On December 6, 2022, at approximately 7:50 pm, police and Milton Fire were called to a residential fire on Sherwood Rd., in the Town of Milton.

When police arrived, they were advised by neighbouring residents that there was still an occupant inside. Officers entered the home and located a male on the second floor, and safely evacuated him outside. The male was conscious and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Milton Fire quickly extinguished the flames. The cause of the fire...

OCTOBER CHILD EXPLOITATION NUMBERS SHARED BY 27 POLICE SERVICES

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:10 AM

Numbers continue to increase as 121 children identified, 107 people charged

Hundreds of charges have been laid across Ontario, a snapshot of the work done by investigators and analysts that make up the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Strategy).

The results of the investigations completed in October, named Project MAVERICK, were announced in a video release showcasing members of the Provincial Strategy. During the month,...