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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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...
Police Seeking Public Assistance to Identify Milton Theft from Vehicle Suspect
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 09:22 AM
On August 18 2024, at 7:25 pm a male suspect attended a vehicle that was parked in a residential driveway in the area of Louis St Laurent Avenue and Thompson Road in Milton. The suspect broke a window to gain access to the vehicle interior where the suspect removed property belonging to the vehicle owner.
The suspect (photos attached) is described as:
Male, wearing black pants, a black jacket and black baseball hat, black framed glasses, white string headphones, and black Nike shoes with a white...
Stabbing Investigation in Oakville
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 11:05 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges after a stabbing attack in Oakville.
On Sunday October 6, 2024, at approximately 12:50 pm police were called to the Oakville GO transit station located at 214 Cross Avenue for reports of a stabbing. An adult female victim was stabbed in the back with a knife and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police located a suspect near the scene of the stabbing and placed him under arrest.
Matthew Valley,...