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 - Oakville - Phi Gau LE
Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:04 PM
The Halton Regional Police are searching for a 74 year old Oakville male resident, reported missing by his family. He was last seen around noon on April 27th in the area of Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street.
The Missing Person was last seen riding a red road bike wearing a red jacket, grey pants and a black Baseball hat. The missing person is described as a male of Asian decent, 5'5", grey hair and slim build.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the...
Halton Regional Police Service’s New Deputy Chief Sworn-In at Burlington Ceremony
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 04:30 PM
Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs, community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.
Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief...
Oakville Break and Enter Suspect Facing Multiple Charges
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:53 AM
A quick response by Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers leads to multiple charges for an Oakville break and enter suspect.
At 8:15pm on April 23, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to the report of a break and enter in progress at a private residence in the area of Sixth Line and Dundas Street East, Oakville. Upon arriving home, the homeowner observed and confronted the female suspect inside the garage of the residence where the suspect was attempting to take various...
Police Seeking Public's Assistance in Identifying Male
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:18 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who exposed himself to members of the public inside the Georgetown Marketplace.
On April 16, 2024, between 5:00pm and 5:30pm, and unknown male was inside the Winners store at the Georgetown Marketplace where he was observed exposing his genitals to multiple members of the public as well as staff. Staff escorted the male out of the store and police were later contacted.
The suspect is described as follows...
SIM Swap Scam Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Charges
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:45 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid multiple charges after an investigation into a SIM swap scam operating in Halton region.
This three-month investigation called Project Buff began after police identified a fraud network operating in Halton and the surrounding area. This group was using stolen phone numbers and counterfeit identification to empty their victim’s bank accounts at various financial institutions.
Investigators identified 13 victims who had...