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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Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Purse Thefts

Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 03:10 PM

***UPDATE***

In a media release last week we asked for assistance in identifying a person (Suspect #3) who we believed to be involved. Investigators have since identified the individual and have determined that he had no involvement in these incidents.

Media: An updated poster of the suspects is now attached. Please remove any previous versions of this poster.

***ORIGINAL RELEASE***

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a group of suspects in a...

Missing Person in Burlington – Heather Stoodley

Posted on Monday, March 14, 2022 03:30 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19 year-old Heather Stoodley.

Investigators believe that Heather is travelling with her father, Jeffrey Stoodley, and they may have relocated to the Sudbury area. Police have been unable to make contact with them and confirm their location.

They were last seen in October of 2021 in the area of Meadowbrook Road in Burlington.

Heather is described as white and approximately 5’7” tall. She has a medium build with...

Police Seek Dash Cam / Witness Info to Milton Pharmacy Robbery

Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:45 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Milton pharmacy on January 24, 2022.

Shortly before 5:15 pm, HRPS officers responded to a robbery-in-progress call at Holly Pharmacy located at 611 Holly Avenue in Milton. Two suspects (described as youths) had entered the pharmacy with knives and stole narcotics from a safe. There were employees working at the time however no physical injuries were...

Halton Regional Police Service Offers Homicide Investigation Reward

Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021 09:30 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the homicide of Ryan Lorde.

Shortly after 11:00 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 36-year-old Ryan Lorde was shot and killed outside of his home in the area of Monarch Drive and Niagara Trail in Georgetown.

Despite an exhaustive investigation and previous appeals for information, no suspect(s) have been identified.

Investigators...