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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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.

Project Safe Start 2024

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 09:07 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Traffic Services Unit has compiled statistics from this year's Project Safe Start road safety initiative and failing to stop at a stop sign was found to be the most common offence observed by HRPS officers across Halton region.

The Project Safe Start campaign ran from Monday, August 26, 2024, to Friday September 6, 2024, and focused on education, awareness and high-visibility enforcement of traffic laws throughout the region.

Over the course of the...

Missing Person Located After Extensive 32-Hour Search by Search Incident Response Team

Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 09:35 AM

In early September, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a report of a missing vulnerable person in Burlington who had last been seen during the early morning hours.

Given the urgent need to locate the individual, the Service deployed a number of front-line officers and specialized units to the call, including its Search Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT is comprised of more than 130 members who are highly-trained in ground search techniques. These members can be quickly added to...

Vehicle Stolen During Oakville Home Invasion

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:35 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 25 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Westminster Drive by breaking the glass on the residence back door.

Both suspects made their way to the upper floor of the home where they confronted a male and female adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the garage. The suspects then stole the keys and fled in the vehicle. No physical...

Five Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 01:25 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Human Trafficking Unit has made five arrests and laid multiple charges after a five-month human trafficking investigation.

In May 2024, the HRPS began an investigation into a human trafficking ring that was operating in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Police allege that between September 2019 and September 2024, the accused parties used coercion, deception, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to maintain control, direction...