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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Two Arrested While In Possession of Stolen Vehicles

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 03:20 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested two men and laid multiple charges after an early morning investigation involving two stolen vehicles.

At approximately 3:20 am on August 27 2024, an officer with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) observed two suspicious older model pick-up trucks on Trafalgar Road and 10 Sideroad in Halton Hills that were traveling south at high rates of speed, both driving in a dangerous manner.

The trucks failed to stop for police so a tire deflation...

Male Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault in Burlington

Posted on Friday, August 23, 2024 12:16 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged a man after a sexual assault at the Appleby GO Station in Burlington.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:30 pm a female youth was seated in the waiting area of the train station when she was approached by an unknown adult male who put his hands on her multiple times.

The female was able to get away from the suspect and police were contacted.

Later that evening, officers located and arrested the male at the Burlington GO Station...

Police Investigating Shooting in Burlington - August 23

Posted on Friday, August 23, 2024 09:24 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting that took place early this morning in Burlington.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 2:20 am a series of gunshots were heard in the Alton Village area of Burlington. Police attended and located a parked vehicle on Verdi Street with multiple bullet holes. Fortunately, the vehicle was empty and no persons were hurt as a result of the shooting.

Investigators believe this was a targeted shooting, and that there is no broader...

Project Safe Start Returns to School Drivers on the ABCs of Road Safety

Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:01 PM

In preparation for the return of students to class next month, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has again launched Project Safe Start. Now in its 17th year, the aim of this high-visibility back-to-school education and enforcement initiative is to ensure that all residents know that road safety starts with the ABCs - Always Be Cautious.

With the number of road users expected to spike post-Labour Day, so too does the risk of traffic-related injury, particularly for vulnerable road users –...

Armed Home Invasion in Milton August 20, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 03:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed home invasion in Milton.

At approximately 11:45 am on August 20, 2024, a group of suspects broke into a house in the area of Tremaine Road and Louis St. Laurent Boulevard in Milton.

Residents were home and the suspects posed as a food delivery service. The suspects were in possession of a firearm however no shots were fired. A male resident was assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital....