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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Five Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Oakville

Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 12:34 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested five males, and laid multiple charges after a stolen vehicle was located in Oakville.

On May 2, 2025, at 2:30 am, HRPS officers observed a stolen Honda Civic travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver refused and fled the area. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle on Presquile Drive where the vehicle was found disabled after colliding with a curb. The...

Homicide Investigation in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 01:01 PM

***UPDATE*** May 1, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has confirmed the identity of the male victim killed on the evening of April 29, 2025 in Burlington.

55-year-old Oakville resident Craig McIlquham, also known as Craig Brown, was shot in the parking lot of the Mandarin Restaurant located at 1881 Fairview Street.

Police continue to appeal to anyone who may have information about this homicide investigation, including anyone who may have dash cam footage of Fairview Street and Brant...

Two Arrested and Vehicle Recovered in Burlington Auto Theft Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Burlington.

On April 26, 2025, at 3:30 am two masked suspects in a white sedan attended the driveway of a residence in the area of Upper Middle Road and Appleby Line where they gained access to a Lexus SUV by breaking a window.

One suspect then fled in the stolen Lexus while the second suspect followed in the white sedan.

HRPS officers responded and located the...

Bank Investigator Scam. Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Fraud.

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:47 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are warning the public of an increase in the “bank investigator” fraud scam that has been occurring throughout the Region.

Since the beginning of 2025 HRPS have received 43 reports involving this type of scam which has resulted in the combined loss of approximately $522,000.

Investigators would like to provide educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.

Victim receives a...

Etobicoke Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Youth

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:22 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid additional charges against the accused in this investigation.

As a result of the original media release (see below), police received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation in April 2025.

On April 22, 2025, Masoud Abdulla (36) of Etobicoke was arrested in Oakville.

He has now been charged with the following additional offences:

Luring
Sexual Assault (3 counts)
Sexual Interference (2 counts)
Invitation to Sexual...