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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Drowning Victim Saved at Burlington Beach

Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 10:51 AM

The quick actions of the Halton Regional Police Service Marine Unit assist in saving a drowning victim at Burlington Beach.

On August 5, 2024, at 4:40 pm, members of the HRPS Marine Unit were patrolling the area of Burlington Beach when officers observed an unoccupied inflatable tube and an adult male struggling in the water a few meters away. Rapidly making their way towards the location officers located the male submerged two feet below the waterline and without vital signs. With the...

Arrest Made in Oakville Commercial Break and Enter Investigations

Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 11:17 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to 6 separate break and enter incidents occurring at commercial businesses in Oakville.

During the overnight hours, between the days of July 7 and July 9 2024, HRPS responded to 6 businesses in Oakville including Hudson’s Bay Company, Freshway Market and Tommy Hilfiger, where a single suspect gained entry to the businesses by breaking glass or forcing open exterior doors. Property taken from the...

Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Launches in Oakville

Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 12:38 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new initiative to help combat auto thefts in the Town of Oakville.

Aftermarket GPS trackers contribute to the recovery of approximately 40% of stolen vehicles in Oakville, and police hope their broader use will reduce auto thefts and lead to even more recoveries. Project Oxygen encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles.

Tracker tools utilize technology...

Police Searching for Potential Victims After Arrest Made in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:19 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to a sex trafficking investigation in Halton Region.

In June 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) began an investigation into a report of an adult female that was allegedly being trafficked by the suspect within the Region of Halton. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation and determined that over the course of approximately one year the suspect physically abused the...

Rent Fraud at Seniors Residence in Burlington

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:39 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a fraud involving the Palmer Place Seniors Residence in Burlington.

Current and potential residents have been contacted via email and asked to pay rent via e-transfer. In the case of potential residents, they are being advised that a unit has become available and asked to transfer a cash payment for rent up front, varying from one month to a year.

Police have confirmed with Palmer Place that these emails are fraudulent and that any...