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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Halton’s Most Wanted Program

Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 02:56 PM

***UPDATE*** June 5, 2025

HALTON’S MOST WANTED

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest of one of Halton’s Most Wanted suspects.

On June 4, 2025, Raffaele-Giulio Draicchio was arrested by HRPS officers in Montreal.

In addition to the original charges laid in February of 2024, police have laid the additional charge of Fail to Re-attend Court.

Draicchio was transported to Halton and held for bail.

Matthew Flannigan remains outstanding and anyone with information regarding his...

Sexual Assault on Oakville Trail

Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 12:39 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a sexual assault that took place on the Sixteen Mile Creek Heritage Trail near Skyvalley Crescent in Oakville.

On June 4, at approximately 5:30 pm the adult female victim was walking the trail system alone when she was sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect.

The victim was approached from behind by the suspect who was riding a bike. The male grabbed the female in a sexual manner before fleeing on his bike. The female was not...

Crime Stoppers of Halton Launches Human Trafficking Campaign

Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 10:56 AM

Crime Stoppers of Halton has launched a new campaign focused on targeting Human Trafficking crimes across the Greater, Golden Horseshoe Area.

Human trafficking is the act of recruiting and exerting control over someone's movements with the intent to exploit them, most commonly through forced labor or sexual exploitation. Victims of this crime endure severe physical, mental, and emotional abuse, and are often forced to live and work in inhumane conditions.

In partnership with Crime Stoppers...

Sexual Assault at Holistic Centre in Milton

Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 08:57 AM

***UPDATE*** June 5, 2025

Holistic Centre in Milton Operating Illegally

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid additional charges in connection to this investigation.

On June 4, 2025, Ehsan Ansari (59) of Milton was arrested and charged with two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Ansari’s release conditions prohibit him from continuing to practice healing services. Investigators determined Ansari has continued to operate a holistic centre in Milton under a...

Grimsby Man Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:38 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges as a result of a two month Human Trafficking Investigation.

In April 2025, the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit entered into an investigation with the Peel Regional Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Intelligence Led Joint Forces Human Trafficking Team (IJFS). During the investigation two adult females were identified as being trafficked by the accused throughout Ontario during various periods...