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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Hindu Temple Vandalized in Halton Hills

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 04:05 PM

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have identified two suspects being sought for vandalizing a sign located at the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in Georgetown.

On April 5, 2025, each suspect turned themselves in to HRPS officers.

As a result of the investigation:

Matthew Maciejko (24), of Halton Hills has been charged with:

Mischief – Under $5000

Nathan Pobgee (25), of Halton Hills has been charged with:

Mischief – Under $5000

Both accuseds were released on an Undertaking with a future...

Missing person - Anna Ismambetova

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 11:58 AM

***UPDATE*** April 3, 2025

Anna has been safely located. The Halton Regional Police Service would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance in this investigation. We would ask that all media outlets remove any photographs of Anna at this time.

***UPDATE*** March 31, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is continuing their search for Anna Ismambetova.

Updated investigative efforts have determined Anna was last seen in Oakville March 26, 2025, around 7 p.m. walking...

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 10:39 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has charged an Oakville man with Sexual Assault.

On March 23, 2025, at 2:30 a.m. an Uber driver operating a Black Toyota Camry picked up an adult female in the area of Pearl Street and James Street in Burlington. Upon arrival at the requested destination, the driver sexually assaulted the female inside the vehicle.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

Subsequent investigation led to the identification of the accused.

Hassan Ali Khan (24) of...

Police Are Searching For Four Suspects In Oakville Bell Store Robbery

Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 02:46 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for four suspects after a robbery at Oakville Place Mall.

On March 28, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m. four suspects entered the Bell Store located within Oakville Place Mall and confronted two adult male employees. The suspects forced one employee to the rear of the store but were unable to gain access to a locked storage area. The suspects stole two cell phones as they exited the store and fled on foot to a waiting vehicle.

No physical...

Four Suspects Sought in Oakville Home Invasion

Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 02:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for four suspects after a home invasion and attempted vehicle theft in Oakville.

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m. four suspects forced entry through the rear patio door of a residence in the area of Meadowridge Drive and Dundas Street East. Two suspects confronted the adult male and adult female residents demanding the keys to their vehicles. During a brief confrontation one suspect struck the male resident in the face with an...