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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Launch of Second Annual #NoHateInHalton – Collaborative Anti-Hate Campaign
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 11:10 AM
Join the Conversation - Help Put an End to Hate in Our Region
Oakville, ON - The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to announce the launch of the second annual anti-hate campaign #NoHateInHalton. This year’s collaborative campaign, which officially kicked-off at a morning ceremony at Headquarters, will run March 20th to 24th.
In a continued effort to stop hate and promote respect, equity and inclusivity in our community, HRPS has partnered with the Halton District School Board, Halton...
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Missing Person - Frank Molzahn
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 04:06 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Burlington man.
Frank Molzahn (64) of Burlington was last seen on December 27, 2022, in the area of North Shore Boulevard East and Edgewater Crescent in Burlington.
Frank is described as:
- Male
- White
- Grey hair
- Wears glasses
- 5’8” tall
- Thin build
A photo of Frank is attached.
Frank is known to frequent the No Frills on Brant Street and known to go for walks in the area of Spencer Smith Park and greenspaces in...
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Police Looking for Suspect Vehicle in Oakville Hit and Run
Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:53 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in a hit and run collision investigation.
On Wednesday December 21, 2022, between 5:00 pm and 5:20 pm a male victim and his dog were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection of Taunton Road and Oak Park Boulevard in Oakville. The vehicle did not stop at the scene and has not been located.
The male suffered injuries that were treated in hospital and the dog was also injured and fled from the...
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Emergency (Grandparent) Scams in Halton
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 11:54 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has announced a new campaign to raise awareness and combat an increase in Emergency or Grandparent Scams being seen across the region.
The HRPS has developed a new poster that will soon be on display at most major banks in the Halton region (see attached signage). The poster is designed to serve as a warning to potential victims attending their banks to withdraw funds. It outlines some of the common scenarios fraudsters are using to convince victims to...
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Vehicle Fire - Suspicious Death in Burlington
Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:03 AM
UPDATE:
The Halton Regional Police Service has identified the victim of this homicide as 31-year-old Jerwin Belmonte (see attached photos). Belmonte is a resident of Edmonton Alberta, who had recently re-located to Toronto. Belmonte was last seen alive in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto on the 26th of November 2022.
Investigators are appealing to individuals who may have had contact with Belmonte on or prior to November 26th or those that may have information about his...