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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Theft Investigation Leads to Recovery of One Million Dollars In Stolen Property
Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2024 09:08 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) recovered nearly one million dollars in stolen product after a three-month investigation into thieves targeting Shoppers Drug Mart locations across the GTA.
In March of 2024 (HRPS) Retail Theft Unit began an investigation into an organized group of thieves who were targeting Shoppers Drug Mart locations across the GTA; the group targeting various items including nicotine replacement gum, cosmetics and muscle creams (photos attached). On May 29, 2024, the...
Public Assistance Sought Following Sexual Assault in Milton
Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2024 01:27 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect responsible for groping a teenager in Milton.
On Friday, May 31, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the suspect was walking along the pathway near Child’s Drive and Ledwith Drive in Milton when he approached a 15-year-old female walking her dog. The suspect engaged the female in conversation before grabbing her and forcefully kissing her multiple times...
Collision in Burlington
Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2024 01:05 AM
On 31 May 2024 at approximately 5:45pm a collision occurred on Fairview Street at Walkers Line in the City of Burlington. A Honda CRV operated by a sixty-four year old Burlington woman was westbound on Fairview Street when it struck a vehicle in the westbound lane. The Honda continued west until it reached Walkers line, at which point it struck a nineteen year old Hamilton woman who had been standing on the channelizing island at the northeast corner of the intersection. The Honda then...
Milton Male Arrested for Sexual Assault
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 02:43 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation in Milton.
On May 29, 2024, the HRPS arrested 26-year-old Avery Hill of Milton. He has been charged with the following:
- Sexual Assault
- Assault Cause Bodily Harm
- Assault
- Forcible Confinement
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
The adult female victim in this occurrence arranged to meet the accused via a dating app and investigators are concerned that there may be...
Police Seeking Public Assistance in Theft Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:40 PM
Police seeking eye witness and dash camera footage to assist with theft investigation.
On April 26, 2024, The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an incident involving the theft of electronic equipment from a tractor trailer. Investigators believe the theft may have occurred while the tractor trailer was in transit and are requesting the public’s assistance regarding the possibility of dash cam video.
Anyone who may have witnessed a tractor trailer stopped on Ninth Line, near the...