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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Oakville Investigation Leads to Seizure of Firearms and Arrest of Two Suspects

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 10:15 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two suspects and laid multiple charges after firearms investigation.

On August 29 2024, at 10:30 am HRPS officers responded to a house on Belvedere Drive in Oakville, after receiving a report of firearms observed within the residence. One female suspect was arrested at the beginning of the investigation and a criminal code search warrant executed resulting in the arrest of a second male suspect within the residence. Two firearms (rifles) and...

Two Arrested and Firearms Seized in Drug Investigation

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 09:00 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seized multiple guns and laid nearly 30 charges as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

The HRPS Drug and Organized Crime Unit commenced an investigation in the summer of 2024 into an individual suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in the region of Halton and throughout the GTHA.

On August 28, 2024, HRPS officers arrested Michael Akuffo (31yrs) of Mississauga and Tre Wynter (31yrs) of Brampton for their involvement.

Investigators also executed...

Halton Police Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:55 AM

Each year on August 31st, individuals and organizations from Halton and around the world mark International Overdose Awareness Day as a time to honour the lives of those lost to drug poisoning and to support those closest to them.

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) reports that instances of fatal and non-fatal drug poisoning continue to rise locally and elsewhere. Between January 1st until July 31st, HRPS officers responded to close to 250 known or suspected drug poisonings involving...

Police Investigating Armed Home Invasion in Oakville

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:20 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion in the town of Oakville. On August 27, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a group of three male suspects broke into a home on Spruce Street. The suspects smashed a glass door at the rear of the of the home with a rock.

The suspects were wearing masks and threatened the residents of the home with a gun and demanded keys to their BMW sedan. The suspects then stole the keys and fled in the vehicle.

There were no...

Public Assistance Sought After Firearm Discharged In Oakville

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:52 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting public assistance after two males were arrested in possession of a firearm.

On August 26 2024, at 7:27 pm HRPS officers responded to the reports of a loud bang in the residential area of Victoria Street and Chalmers Street in Oakville. Thanks to tremendous community response and assistance, two suspects were observed fleeing the area in a vehicle with officers quickly locating the vehicle and suspects a short time later. A sawed-off rifle...