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 – (Oakville) – Kerri Addison
Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2024 05:04 AM
MISSING PERSON – (Oakville) – Kerri ADDISON
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Oakville girl.
Kerri ADDISON (17) of Oakville was last seen on the morning of May 19th, 2024, in the area of Third Line and Hixon Street in Oakville.
Kerri ADDISON is described as (a photo is also attached):
- Female
- White
- Approximately 5’6 tall, with a thin build
- Long blonde hair
ADDISON was last seen wearing black track pants with “Crooks and Castles” written on...
Police Seeking Public Assistance in Theft Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:40 PM
Police seeking eye witness and dash camera footage to assist with theft investigation.
On April 26, 2024, The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an incident involving the theft of electronic equipment from a tractor trailer. Investigators believe the theft may have occurred while the tractor trailer was in transit and are requesting the public’s assistance regarding the possibility of dash cam video.
Anyone who may have witnessed a tractor trailer stopped on Ninth Line, near the...
Third Arrest Made in Project Buff
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:47 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after an investigation into a SIM swap scam operating in Halton Region.
In February of 2024 the HRPS Regional Fraud Unit began a three month long investigation labelled Project Buff where police identified a fraud network operating within Halton Region and the surrounding area. As a result of the investigation into the SIM swap scam, on April 18, 2024, two male suspects were arrested and charged with multiple...
Halton Regional Police Service Releases 2023 Annual Report
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 02:30 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2023 Annual Report to members of the public, community partners, and key stakeholders. The online-only edition is available here or at www.haltonpolice.ca via the top rotating banner.
Click here to watch this year’s Annual Report message from Chief Stephen Tanner.
Coinciding with Police Week in Ontario, celebrated this year from May 12 to May 18, the 64-page report includes a collection of features that highlight key...
Search for Wanted Suspect in Burlington
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 07:08 PM
In the early afternoon hours of Friday May 10th, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) were conducting an investigation at a hotel in the area of the South Service Road and Walkers Line in Burlington and located a vehicle associated to a wanted male, 41-year-old Tom Shade.
Shade is currently wanted for the charges of Dangerous Drive, Flight from Police and Fail to Remain at Scene of a Collision. HRPS officers attempted to arrest Shade; however, he fled the scene on foot.
While searching for Shade...