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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Missing Person Emir AIAYDEH

Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2025 02:41 PM

MISSING PERSON: BURLINGTON

The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing man from Burlington.

Emir AIAYDEH, 28 years-old, was last seen on foot, in the area of Orchard Woodlot Central Park at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Saturday October 11, 2025.

Emir is described as: Middle Eastern 6'2", 181 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He was possibly wearing black pants, a beige shirt and green Crocs.

Police/family are concerned for Emir’s well-being.

A recent...

2025 Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Blitz Results

Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2025 08:02 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to share the results of the annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz that was held at Woodbine Mohawk Park on October 7 and 8 2025.

Working with in excess of 125 police officers and ministry inspectors from police services and agencies across the Greater Toronto Area and South Western Ontario, a total of 517 trucks were subject to mandatory inspection over the 2-day event.

Police Officers and Ministry of Transportation Officers,...

Serious Pedestrian Collision in Burlington

Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2025 08:06 PM

At approximately 2:47pm on October 7th, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a pedestrian involved motor vehicle collision in the area of Fairview St and Brant St in the City of Burlington. The initial investigation indicated that an 22 year old male pedestrian was on the northwest corner of the intersection when he was struck by an eastbound pick up truck driven by a 59 year old man from Burlington. The pedestrian is currently at a trauma centre in critical condition while...

Halton Police Disrupt Organized Retail Theft Ring

Posted on Monday, October 06, 2025 10:40 AM

In August 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Resource Protection Unit, launched a joint investigation into an organized group targeting the LCBO and other retailers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Over the course of the two-month investigation, police and LCBO investigators identified four (4) individuals believed responsible for a series of thefts involving liquor valued at over $85,000, committed during 54...

Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Halton Hills

Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2025 11:49 AM

Update to Initial Release:

On October 4th, 2025, the Halton Regional Police Service was advised that a second passenger involved in this collision from September 30th in Halton Hills has died in hospital. One other passenger remain in critical condition. The investigation remains with the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Any witnesses or persons with dashboard camera footage from the area around that time are asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4747 ext: 5065 or CRU@HaltonPolice.ca

Update to...