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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Fatal collision - Derry Rd/Sixth Line, Milton
Posted on Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:58 AM
UPDATE:
Following the previous media release, we can now confirm additional information regarding the deceased individuals. They are as follows: a male aged 18 from Milton and a female aged 16 from Brampton, who were travelling together in one vehicle, and a male aged 26 from Milton in the other vehicle. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the families affected by these tragic losses. For any further updates, please refer to media releases at haltonpolice.ca.
Witnesses can contact the...
Fatal collision - Derry Rd/Sixth Line, Milto
Posted on Saturday, March 30, 2024 06:53 AM
FATAL COLLISION - MILTON
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a two-vehicle motor collision at the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry Rd, Milton. Tragically, three individuals have been pronounced deceased at the scene.
Given the severity of the collision, the Collision Reconstruction Unit has assumed control of the investigation. Derry Road, spanning from Trafalgar Rd to Fifth Line, including the intersection of Sixth...
Project Woodland Update
Posted on Friday, March 29, 2024 10:18 AM
Update- Arrest Made in Historical Sexual Assault Cases
Region of Peel – As a result of a multijurisdictional joint forces investigation, investigators from Peel Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, and Waterloo Regional Police, have charged a man in a series of historical sexual assaults on children.
The investigation, known as Project Woodland, related to historical sexual assaults on children occurring from 1992 to 1995 in the involved services respective regions.
On March 3, 2024,...
Arrest Made in Georgetown Break and Enters
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:58 PM
On Monday March 25, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), responded to two separate break and enter occurrences in the area of Main Street North and Kennedy Street, Georgetown. Both entries occurred over the preceding weekend while the homeowners were away. The suspect forced entry to both residences taking items of value, debit and credit cards.
As a result of the investigation on March 27, 2024, Christopher Dayfoot (38), of Georgetown, has been charged with the following:
- Break and...
Pharmacy Robbery in Milton
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 02:19 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating the robbery of a pharmacy in Milton. On Monday, March 26, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm police were called to the Miltowne Pharmacy on Commercial Street. Four suspects entered the pharmacy and quickly got behind the counter, assaulted an employee and demanded drugs.
The suspects took a quantity of narcotics from the safe as well as cash from the register and left in newer model dark grey Honda CRV. The vehicle fled the scene northbound...