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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Oakville Man Charged Following Robbery Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:17 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest following a robbery investigation in Oakville.

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m. the adult male victim attended a trail system in the area of Lakeshore Road West and East Street for a prearranged meet that was made with the male suspect through an online dating app. The suspect arrived wearing a ski mask which both males had agreed upon during prior correspondence.

During the meet the suspect became violent and punched the...

Halton Police Announces an Enhanced Partnership with Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)

Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 08:54 AM

For many years, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has worked in partnership with the lead agency for children and youth mental health in Halton, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) to ensure children, youth and their families receive timely and effective support when they need it most.

HRPS is excited to announce an enhanced partnership with ROCK, which will see the addition of ROCK Crisis counsellors to the HRPS Youth Team with the goal of streamlining connections to services and better...

Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect in Halton Hills

Posted on Monday, June 09, 2025 02:21 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest after an attempted carjacking at the Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills.

On Saturday June 7, 2025, at approximately 5:45 pm the victim returned to his vehicle on the fourth floor of the parking garage after shopping at the mall. Moments after sitting down in the driver’s seat, a male suspect opened the car door and began hitting and choking the victim and attempting to drag him out of the driver’s seat. No weapons were used by the...

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...