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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Halton Regional Police Service Officer Charged with Fraud Over by the Ontario Provincial Police

Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 10:50 AM

An 18-year member of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has been arrested and charged with fraud following a lengthy investigation undertaken by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

In February 2023, an investigation was commenced by the OPP’s Anti-Rackets Branch following multiple complaints of fraud in relation to an investment scheme.

It is the HRPS’ understanding that the criminal investigation has concluded.

HRPS Sergeant Jon Williams has been charged with one count of Fraud Over $5...

Three Suspects Sought in Oakville Carjacking

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:12 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for three suspects after a late evening car-jacking in Oakville.

On March 23, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. an adult male parked his BMW sedan in his residence driveway located in the area of William Rose Way and Wheat Boom Drive after returning from Goodlife Fitness in Oakville. As the victim parked his vehicle a dark coloured BMW SUV entered the driveway and the victim was pulled out of his vehicle by one of two suspects who demanded the victim’s...

Two Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 09:42 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges as a result of a lengthy Human Trafficking investigation.

In July 2024, the HRPS began an investigation into an adult female being trafficked by two males in Oakville. Subsequent investigation, including financial information provided by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), revealed multiple other adult females were also being trafficked by the same two males. Police allege...

Suspicious Death Investigation in Oakville

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2025 02:07 AM

Update:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has classified the suspicious death of a man found on March 22, 2025, in Oakville as a homicide.

The victim, 43-year-old Baljeet ‘Bally’ Toki of Oakville (pictured below), was located inside Montagio Custom Tailoring on Lakeshore Road.

There is no known threat to public safety.

The HRPS Major Crime Bureau is leading the investigation into his death and are urging anyone with information to come forward. HRPS officers are currently canvassing the...

Suspects Sought in Oakville Jewelry Store Robbery

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 01:02 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify three suspects involved in an Oakville jewelry store robbery.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 12:40 pm HRPS officers attended Oakville Jewelry in response to a smash and grab robbery. Three suspects entered the store; one suspect held the door while the remaining two suspects smashed display cases with a hammer. Store employees intervened before any jewelry was taken and the suspects fled the area in a...