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 in Milton Looking for Owners of Stolen Bikes and Scooters

Posted on Monday, October 21, 2024 02:05 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify the owners of multiple stolen bikes and electric scooters recovered by police during the recent execution of a search warrant.

On Saturday October 12, 2024, police executed a warrant at a residence in the area of Yates Drive and Thompson Road South in Milton as part of an investigation into bike thefts taking place in Milton. Police recovered multiple stolen bikes and two electric scooters. Some of the bike’s owners have been...

Donate to the Halton Regional Police Service’s 4th Annual Kozy Kids Initiative!

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:51 AM

It’s all mittens on deck as the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) launches our 4th annual Kozy Kids initiative, dedicated to providing underserved youth in our region with warm winter clothing.

Starting today and until Thursday, October 31st, the HRPS kindly invites residents and business owners to purchase and donate new snow suits (youth sizes 6-16) by dropping them into collection boxes stationed at any one of our locations listed below:

2485 North Service Road West, Oakville, ON. (8:00 am...

Fatal Collision on Dundas Street in Burlington

Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 08:28 PM

On October 15, 2024 at approximately 3:08pm Halton Police responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Dundas Street and Walkers Line in the City of Burlington. A red Jeep Wrangler was travelling eastbound on Dundas Street when it collided with a grey Ford Focus that was westbound and turning left from Dundas Street onto Walkers Line. The passenger of the Ford Focus, a 94 year old Burlington resident was transported to an out of region trauma centre and later died as a...

Charge laid in Milton Fatal Collision

Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 01:48 PM

Update to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Milton from the 20th of September 2024:

Investigators from the Collision Reconstruction Unit have charged the 35 year old driver of the GMC Sierra, Andrew COUTO of Milton, with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance – Causing Death contrary to the Criminal Code.

He is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton at a later date.

Previous Release:

Update to Serious Collision in Milton from the 20th of September 2024.

The 55 year old Milton man who had...

Oakville Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault

Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 08:44 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid a charge of sexual assault against a doctor practicing out of an Oakville clinic.

The accused was working at “Bristol Family Physicians” located on Bristol Circle in Oakville at the time of the offence. Police were contacted after an adult female was sexually assaulted during a visit to the clinic.

On Tuesday October 8, 2024, Dr. Clarence Clottey (64) of Oakville was arrested and charged with 1 count of Sexual Assault.

Clottey...