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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Armed Home Invasion in Milton August 20, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 03:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion in Milton.

At approximately 11:45 am on August 20, 2024, a group of suspects broke into a house in the area of Tremaine Road and Louis St. Laurent Boulevard in Milton.

Residents were home and the suspects posed as a food delivery service. The suspects were in possession of a firearm however no shots were fired. A male resident was assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital....

Suspect Arrested After Investigation into Intentional Contamination of Public Pools in Milton

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 03:35 PM

On August 13, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was alerted by the Town of Milton to ongoing service disruptions at two municipal pools, Milton Sports Centre and Milton Leisure Centre.

Information was received that on multiple occasions between August 1 and August 12, 2024, an individual was contaminating the pools with feces and chocolate bars during public swims. These actions endangered the health of those present, and caused these facilities to be shut down for extended periods...

Suspect Arrested While Attempting to Steal Vehicle in Milton

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 01:25 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in relation to an attempted auto theft in Milton.

On August 15, 2024, at 2:02 a.m., police were called to a residence in the area of Main Street East and Thompson Road North in response to reports of two suspects attempting to steal a Toyota Tundra pick-up truck. Officers arrived on scene as one of the suspects was fleeing in a dark-coloured sedan while the other attempted to do so in the Tundra.

Officers...

Male Charged after Incidents of Voyeurism

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 03:33 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested a suspect and laid and multiple charges in relation to a voyeurism investigation in Burlington.

On June 25 2024 the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to Shoppers Drug Mart, located at 4524 New Street in Burlington, in response to a male in the store using his cell phone to take photo’s up the skirts and dresses of unsuspecting females. The male fled prior to police arrival. An investigation was undertaken by members of the 3 District...

Two Arrested in Oakville Commercial Break and Enter

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:44 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two suspects and laid multiple charges in response to a commercial break and enter in Oakville.

On August 15 2024, at 2:11 am HRPS officers were dispatched to a mechanic garage located at 142 Cross Avenue in Oakville, in response to a suspicious vehicle, and two suspicious persons in the area of the garage. Officers arrived on scene observing the suspects attempting to break into the building by forcing open the rear door. Both suspects were...