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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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Two Men Charged in Labour Trafficking Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 11:16 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two Oakville men after a labour trafficking investigation.
In March 2025, police received a report that three adult male Mexican nationals employed at August 8 Sushi Restaurant, located at 280 North Service Road West in Oakville, were being exploited through deception and coercion in connection with their work.
Investigators carried out search warrants at August 8 Sushi Restaurant and at two residences in Oakville. Inside the homes,...
Community Mailbox Break-ins
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 02:30 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a spike in break and enters that are occurring at community mailboxes (see attached photo) across the region.
The largest increase has been seen in Burlington with mailboxes in the Millcroft and Orchard neighbourhoods targeted, however break-ins have been seen other neighbourhoods in Burlington as well as Oakville and Milton.
The break-ins are occurring in the early morning hours between 2:00 am and 5:00 am. Suspects are using tools to...
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...
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...
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