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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Burlington Man Arrested for Child Luring
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 02:08 PM
During the month of July, 2024, members of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E) commenced a joint, online investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police utilizing a number of social media platforms.
As a result of this investigation, on October 3, 2024, Eric Straughan-Ostrosky (28) of Burlington, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Luring a Child (3 Counts)
- Making Child Pornography
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
2024 Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Blitz Results
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 12:56 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to share the results of the annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz that was held at Elements Casino Mohawk on October 1 and 2.
Working with in excess of 80 police officers and ministry officials from police services and agencies across the Greater Toronto Area and South Western Ontario, a total of 487 trucks were subject to mandatory inspection over the 2-day event.
Police officers, who receive specialized training in...
Investigators in Burlington Look to Identify Break and Enter Suspect
Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 01:15 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in several break and enter occurrences in Halton region and Hamilton.
In June, 2024, officers with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau began investigating a series of daytime residential break and enter occurrences that were taking place in Burlington.
The suspect is responsible for at least 5 entries along the Lakeshore area ranging from Aldershot to near Oakville....
51 Motorcycles Identified and Multiple Charges Laid During Project Unplated
Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 09:06 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has completed the first phase (Summer 2024) of Project #Unplated, with the goal of identifying unplated motorcycles and dangerous drivers. The project was initiated due to an unprecedented amount of unplated motorcycles failing to stop for police officers, an act which is most often seen during the warm summer weather.
These unplated motorcycles are often used in racing, stunt driving and dangerous driving occurrences. Throughout the summer, photos of...
Missing Person: Irma
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 06:34 PM
**UPDATE**
Police are still looking for Irma Galastica (32) of Toronto.
Investigators are concerned for Irma's safety and believe she was in the Burlington/ Hamilton area on August 31, 2024.
Anyone who may have seen her or has any information is urged to contact police directly or Crime Stoppers.
Photos of Irma are attached to this media release.
***ORIGINAL RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2024***
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Toronto woman.