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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Attempted Robbery at Oakville Pharmacy

Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 02:17 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating the attempted robbery of a pharmacy in Oakville.

On October 2, 2023, at approximately 8:20 pm two male suspects armed with a knife and a hammer entered a Shoppers Drug Mart location on Cornwall Road in Oakville. The suspects then proceeded to the rear of the pharmacy and demanded staff open the safe where narcotics are stored.

Staff informed the suspects that the locked safe was on a time-delay which would prevent it from being opened....

Firearms and Weapons Amnesty Results to Date

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 01:31 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Firearms and Weapons Amnesty began June 1, 2023, and has provided individuals and businesses residing or operating in the Region of Halton with an opportunity to surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons and/or ammunition to the HRPS without the repercussions of criminal charges.

To date, the responsible residents and business owners in Halton have surrendered numerous firearms, ammunition and a myriad of other weapons totaling (see...

Regional Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Multiple Stolen Vehicles

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:19 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force has recovered multiple stolen vehicles and disrupted an organized auto theft network operating in the GTA.

On September 8, 2023, HRPS officers executed a search warrant at a shipping business located in Orangeville. Five stolen vehicles were recovered at this location and recovered by police (see photos attached to this media release).

Police also recovered two stolen vehicles in Newmarket related to this investigation. At...

Halton Police Mark International Overdose Awareness Day

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:04 AM

- New public service announcement latest resource available to help keep members of the public safe -

This International Overdose Awareness Day, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is releasing its year-to-date statistics and are reminding the public about the important steps they should take to help reduce the chance of experiencing a fatal overdose.

Rates of overdose and opioid-related harm continue to increase in Halton and nationwide. To date, HRPS officers have responded to more than...

HRPS Launches Project Safe Start 2023

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023 09:30 AM

As students prepare to return to school next week, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched its 16th annual Project Safe Start campaign, aimed at reminding residents the ABC's of road safety - Always Be Cautious.

With road users expected to surge in conjunction with the back-to-school season, HRPS is tasking all drivers and pedestrians to be aware of their behaviours and surroundings.

In the coming days, residents may notice an increased police presence and traffic enforcement around...