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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Four Arrested After Early Morning Home Invasion in Milton

Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 02:40 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have arrested four males and laid multiple charges after an early morning home invasion in Milton.

On February 20, 2025, at 4:54 am three male suspects broke through the front door of a residence in the area of Clark Boulevard and Thompson Road South. Once inside the suspects attended the second level of the home where they confronted the four family members which included a young boy. A large knife and a screwdriver were brandished by two of the...

Project Regal Leads to Arrests and Drug Seizure

Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 10:33 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a large drug and gun seizure and multiple arrests as part of an operation to dismantle a drug supply network operating in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Project Regal was a lengthy investigation that began in the town of Oakville and the city of Brampton and has now concluded with five arrests and more than 50 charges.

Between February 8 and February 10, officers executed eight search warrants at residences in Oakville, Brampton and Toronto. As a...

Male Arrested in Oakville Facing Gun and Drug Charges

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 02:15 PM

A man is facing multiple gun and drug charges after an early morning traffic stop in Oakville.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers witnessed a vehicle driving at extreme speeds as it exited the QEW at Royal Windsor Drive.

The vehicle entered the Ford Assembly Plant where a traffic stop was conducted by HRPS officers.

The male was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm and drugs including cocaine and fentanyl.

As a...

Two Arrests and Drug Charges after Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 02:12 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges after a traffic stop in Oakville.

On Saturday November 16, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am police attempted a traffic stop in the area of Kobzar Drive and Travertine Drive. The vehicle accelerated away from police at a high rate of speed.

Police were able to stop the vehicle with the use of a tire deflation device near Trafalgar Road on the eastbound 407. The two female occupants of the vehicle were taken into...

Two Charged in Milton Home Invasion

Posted on Friday, February 14, 2025 01:29 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two males and laid multiple charges in response to an armed home invasion in Milton.

On January 12, 2025, at 12:52 am three suspects broke into a home in the area of Walnut Landing and Proud Drive where two of the suspects armed with handguns, the third brandishing a hammer, confronted an adult male resident of the home while a second adult female hid within the residence. Designer clothing items, jewelry, bank cards and the keys to a Dodge...