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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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Media Invite: New HRPS Police Service Dog

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11:50 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the successful training of a new Police Service Dog (PSD).

On Friday December 2, 2022, the new K9 will be deployed into active duty. Handled by Constable Matt Volaric, the dog is trained as a general patrol and a drug and firearm detection K9. 

Media are invited to take photos and meet the newest member of the HRPS family.

Earlier this week, Police Service Dog, Arrow, began his will deserved retirement after 8 years of service....

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Vehicle Fire - Suspicious Death in Burlington

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:03 AM

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police Service has identified the victim of this homicide as 31-year-old Jerwin Belmonte (see attached photos). Belmonte is a resident of Edmonton Alberta, who had recently re-located to Toronto. Belmonte was last seen alive in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto on the 26th of November 2022.

Investigators are appealing to individuals who may have had contact with Belmonte on or prior to November 26th or those that may have information...

Arrest Made

Homicide Investigation in Milton - November 22, 2022

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 11:38 AM

***UPDATE***

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid charges in connection with a homicide investigation in Milton.

On Wednesday November 23, 2022, 40-year-old Asad Rasheed of Milton was charged with second degree murder.

He has been remanded into custody pending a court appearance on November 28, 2022.

The Halton Regional Police Service would like to extend sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time. At the request of the family, police will...

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Single Motor Vehicle Collision in Oakville

Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022 08:59 AM

At approximately 10:43pm on the 20th of November 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a motor vehicle collision that had just occurred on Cornwall Road approximately 300m east of Morrison Road in the Town of Oakville. Initial investigation indicated that a 2016 Porsche sport utility vehicle was westbound on Cornwall Road when it left the roadway on the south side. It struck signage and a tree before coming to rest on its roof in a parking lot. The lone driver of the vehicle,...

Arrests Made

Police Arrest Two Suspects after Halton Hills Break-In

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 03:05 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid more than a dozen charges after a break-in to an industrial property in Halton Hills.

Police were called to the property on Steeles Avenue near Fifth Line at approximately 4:15 am on November 12, 2022, after two suspects broke into the property and attempted to access a locked office trailer. Officers located and arrested the suspects at the scene.

At the time of the arrests, the suspects were in possession of a truck stolen...

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