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.

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For media inquiries, please call 905-825-4899 or email CorpComm@haltonpolice.ca.

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Male Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 02:57 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a male in relation to a human trafficking investigation in Burlington.

Police initiated the investigation in January 2022, after a suspect was identified at a Burlington hotel. On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, investigators from the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit arrested 29-year-old Tyrelle Campbell of Etobicoke.

He has been charged with:

Trafficking of a Person Under 18
Material Benefit from Sexual Services Provided by Person Under 18
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Person in Crisis Incident - Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 05:45 PM

Approximately 3:00 pm Wednesday April 13th 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service received a report of a person in crisis. Police attended the area of Longmoor Drive east of Walker's Line in the City of Burlington. There was a heavy police presence in the area pending the successful conclusion of the incident. The event has been concluded at this time and there is no risk to public safety.

We would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance during this...

Spike in Catalytic Converter Thefts in Milton & Halton Hills

Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 11:25 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) would like to advise residents of an observed spike in catalytic converter thefts.

This trend is being observed across North America however in Halton there has been a particularly large amount of thefts in Milton and Halton Hills. Between March 1 and April 12, 2022, 29 catalytic converters were stolen in 1 District (Milton and Halton Hills).

A significant portion of these thefts are occuring on weekends and almost all of them occur overnight. Thieves are...

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Theft from Auto and Fraud Suspect in Oakville

Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 01:02 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) - 2 District Street Crime Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect in relation to a series of thefts from autos and frauds in Oakville.

On April 4, 2022, the suspect broke into several parked vehicles at the Oakville Go Station located at 214 Cross Avenue in Oakville. During the vehicle entries, he stole wallets, sunglasses, clothing, and other items.

A short time after, the suspect used stolen credit cards, obtained during...

Attempted Robbery in Milton Ends with Arrests

Posted on Friday, April 08, 2022 02:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made several arrests in relation to an attempted robbery in Milton.

On April 7, 2022, at approximately 10:55 am, a male suspect attended the All Eyes Optical store located at 6911 Derry Road in Milton wearing a mask and gloves. He attempted to gain entry to the store, however it was locked. He then left in a vehicle with two other male suspects waiting inside.

Employees believed the suspect was attempting to rob the store and contacted police, however...