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

Search

Two Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 09:42 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges as a result of a lengthy Human Trafficking investigation.

In July 2024, the HRPS began an investigation into an adult female being trafficked by two males in Oakville. Subsequent investigation, including financial information provided by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), revealed multiple other adult females were also being trafficked by the same two males. Police allege...

Missing Person: Christopher Smith

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 12:10 PM

Update:

Halton Regional Police Service have located Christopher safe and in good health. Police would like to thank residents and media for their support. We ask that any photos of the missing person be deleted and taken down.

Original Release:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Oakville man.

Christopher Smith (54) of No Fixed Address was last seen on foot in the area of Maurice Drive in Oakville.

Christopher is described as:

Male
White

Suspicious Death Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2025 02:07 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Major Crime Bureau is investigating a suspicious death in Oakville.

On Saturday March 22, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, police were contacted after a deceased adult male was located in a building in the area of Lakeshore Road East and Navy Street in Oakville.

Police have not made any arrests and do not have any suspect descriptions to provide.

Lakeshore Road East is closed between Navy Street and Thomas Street as police continue to investigate. The...

Suspects Sought in Oakville Jewelry Store Robbery

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 01:02 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify three suspects involved in an Oakville jewelry store robbery.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 12:40 pm HRPS officers attended Oakville Jewelry in response to a smash and grab robbery. Three suspects entered the store; one suspect held the door while the remaining two suspects smashed display cases with a hammer. Store employees intervened before any jewelry was taken and the suspects fled the area in a...

Arrests Made, Charges Laid in Taylor Swift Ticket Scam

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 12:30 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests and laid multiple charges in relation to a series of Taylor Swift ticket frauds that occurred in the fall of 2024.

On Thursday November 14, 2024, the HRPS began receiving a number of complaints involving fraudulent or undelivered Taylor Swift tickets that were purchased from a third party vendor who utilized the Facebook profile name of “Denise Blackhawk”.

Investigators with the HRPS Financial Crimes Unit began an involved and...