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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Home Depot Fraud Suspects Identified

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:48 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged two suspects in relation to a series of frauds committed at Home Depot locations across southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.

On July 11 2024, at 4:34 pm, officers were called to the Home Depot located at 99 Cross Ave, Oakville in response to a suspect attempting to fraudulently purchase various expensive items. The suspect fled prior to police arrival, however a rental vehicle belonging to the suspect was recovered at...

Arrest Made in Oakville Break and Enter Investigations

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 09:55 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to a series of break and enter incidents occurring at private residences in Oakville.

Between February 3 2024 and March 13 2024, the HRPS responded to 3 separate break and enters occurring at 3 private residences in Oakville. Investigation determined the homes were unoccupied at the time and accessed by forcing entry through glass doors and windows. Property taken consisted of various personal...

Serious Collision in North Burlington

Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2024 10:04 PM

On August 11, 2024 at approximately 3:52pm Halton police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the intersection of Cedar Springs Rd and 1 Side Road in the City of Burlington. A silver Infiniti sedan was travelling northbound on Cedar Springs Rd and a black Mazda SUV was travelling eastbound on 1 Side Road. The two vehicles collided in the intersection. The passenger of the Infiniti, a 41 year old Mississauga resident was transported to an out of region trauma centre with life-altering...

Police Seek to Identify Sexual Assault Suspect in Milton

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2024 09:06 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a sexual assault suspect in Milton.

On Sunday August 4, 2024, an adult female was sexually assaulted by an unidentified male.

The female entered the Indian Creek Trail path near Main Street and the Sherwood Community Centre and was walking southbound adjacent to Forbes Terrace at approximately 11:10 am when the assault took place. The suspect approached her from behind and slapped her buttocks with his...

Police Searching for Voyeurism Suspect at GO Station

Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 02:43 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a voyeurism occurrence that took place at the Bronte GO Station in Oakville.

On Thursday August 1, 2024, an adult female was standing on platform number 3 at the Bronte GO station waiting to board the 4:26 pm train eastbound to Toronto’s Union Station.

A male suspect was observed standing near the female with his phone positioned under her dress. This was observed by multiple witnesses who were seated on the second level of the arriving...