Hamilton,
20
January
2022
|
11:58
America/New_York

3 Arrested and another Gun Taken Off Our Streets

Hamilton Police investigation results in the seizure of a loaded revolver and drugs.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, the Hamilton Police HEAT Unit, with the assistance of the BEAR Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of King Street and Steven Street.

Two adult males and one youth male have been arrested and charged. 

ChargedCharges
Adult Male
  • CDSA- 4(1) Fentanyl
  • Possession Under Credit Card X2
  • Possession Under Identity Document X2
Adult Male
  • CDSA 5(2) Possession for the Purpose Schedule 1
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
Youth Male
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • CDSA 5(2)-Fentanyl
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
  • Prohibited Firearm-Loaded/Unloaded
  • Possession Contrary to Order
  • Breach Probation Youth-Section 42(2) YCJA
  • Disobey Court Order x 2

 

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As a result of the search warrant, police located and seized:

  • Loaded revolver
  • 8 grams of fentanyl

This is not the end. The citizens of Hamilton need to continue to feel safe in their communities and as a community we need to stop gun violence.

We encourage the public to look out for one another and to report all incidences of suspicious activity and crimes, so they can be investigated and tracked. Remember, “If you see something, say something”.

Hamilton Police Service values this important information, as we look into these crimes and deploy resources accordingly to better serve our community. It is important to recognize that criminals find it difficult to operate in neighbourhoods, where citizens take an active role in preventing crime.

Public safety is a shared responsibility, in which both citizens and police have important roles.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division 1 Criminal Investigation Branch Staff Sergeant Catherine Lockley by calling 905-546-3833.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com