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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Taylor Swift Ticket Fraud

Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 10:39 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a series of ticket frauds involving the Taylor Swift concert series currently taking place in Toronto.

On Thursday November 14, 2024, the HRPS began receiving a number of complaints involving undelivered tickets. To date, the HRPS has now received approximately 40 complaints of fraudulent or nonexistent tickets involving the same vendor. The estimated total value of these tickets is more than $70,000.

The HRPS Financial Crimes Unit is...

Daytime Shooting In Oakville

Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2024 04:16 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting incident that took place in Oakville on Saturday morning.

On November 16th 2024 at approximately 10:28 a.m. an adult male was shot outside his Oakville residence. A vehicle was seen approaching the man’s residence which is located in the area of Wavecrest Street and Creek Path Avenue in Oakville. One assailant was seen exiting the vehicle and immediately confronted the victim. During the ensuing interaction, the victim...

Project Medusa Nets Firearms and Drugs

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:38 AM

Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seized nine guns and laid nearly 100 charges after a lengthy investigation titled Project Medusa.

The multi-month firearms and drug investigation was executed by the HRPS Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit. Medusa focused on the distribution of illicit drugs, primarily cocaine, in Halton region and the surrounding GTA. Throughout the course of the investigation, individuals suspected to be involved in illicit sales of drugs were identified and on...

Nearly 300 Youth Clothed Through Kozy Kids 2024

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:27 AM

Thanks to the generosity of residents and business owners, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has clothed nearly 300 underserved youth through our 4th Annual Kozy Kids Initiative.

The HRPS Youth Engagement Team (YET) has proudly distributed a total of 296 new snowsuits to underserved youth across Halton who were identified with the support of local schools and community partners.

Kozy Kids was kickstarted in 2021 by two HRPS Constables who learned that a number of children – many of whom...

Carjacking Investigation in Halton Hills

Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2024 12:14 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a carjacking incident in Halton Hills.

On November 4, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m. an adult male victim was travelling in his Lexus SUV south on 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills when he was cut off by a vehicle that had been travelling behind him. A male exited the suspect vehicle, threatened the victim and demanded he turn over the SUV.

The suspect then stole the vehicle returning north on 8th Line towards 5 Side...