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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Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation at Bronte GO Station
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 02:32 PM
***UPDATE*** June 14, 2024
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has identified and arrested the suspect in this Sexual Assault investigation.
On June 13, 2024, officers with the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit attended Mississauga to arrest 30-year-old Magdy Ibrahim of Mississauga. He has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Release Order.
At the time of his arrest, Ibrahim was in breach of multiple Release Orders with conditions to reside...
Registered Massage Therapist Facing Charge of Sexual Assault in Milton
Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 03:08 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid a sexual assault charge against a registered massage therapist working in Milton.
The accused was working at “Massage Addict” located at 9010 Louis St. Laurent Avenue in Milton at the time of the offence. Police were contacted after an adult female was sexually assaulted during a recent massage at that location.
On Thursday June 13th, 2024, Stinderpal Singh Gill (37) of Brampton was arrested and charged with one count of...
Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:09 PM
(London, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of Halton Regional Police Service, will serve as the association’s President for 2024-2025. Deputy Chief Wilkie was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief Jim MacSween of York Regional Police, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Past-President.
“I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many incredible women and men who have...
Police Seek to Identify Suspect with a Knife in Burlington
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 03:25 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify a suspect who approached two female youths while holding a knife in Burlington.
On June 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm the two youths were walking in the alleyway behind a plaza located at 676 Appleby Line in Burlington when they encountered an adult male suspect on a bicycle. The male was holding a large kitchen knife during the encounter with the youths. They were not physically injured.
The youths fled the scene and police...
Four People Arrested in Home Renovation Scam
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 02:20 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested four people after an investigation into a home renovation fraud taking place in Halton region.
On May 30, 2024, police were called to a residence in Oakville after a victim was scammed out of a large sum of money by suspects claiming to work for a company called “Approved Roofing and Masonry”.
The suspects initially came to the victim’s door and offered a free chimney inspection and repair. After an agreed upon price, the workers repeatedly...