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01
August
2025
| 13:26 America/New_York

At approximately 7:33 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Princess Street. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect who subsequently barricaded himself inside the home. There is an unconfirmed

01
August
2025
| 11:31 America/New_York

Constable Peter Franchin of the Hamilton Police Service has been charged with Assault Level One following an off-duty incident that occurred on May 12, 2025, involving a member of the public. The civilian involved has also been charged with

31
July
2025
| 11:25 America/New_York

Hamilton Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft that occurred during the aftermath of the July 11, 2025, fatal shooting in the city’s downtown core.

As police and citizens rendered aid to the victim

30
July
2025
| 01:02 America/New_York

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a report of a shot fired and are asking anyone with information to report it to investigators.

On Tuesday July 29th 2025 at 11:53 p.m. officers were called to the area of