Hamilton,
01
June
2023
|
14:47
America/New_York

Arrest Made in Firearm Incident

Hamilton Police have arrested two males after a firearm was pointed at a cab driver yesterday.

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Hamilton Police were called to the area of Charlton Avenue West and Bay Street South for a report of a male with a firearm.

Police attended the area and received information that two males exited a cab, pointed a firearm and then entered a residence in the area.

During the investigation police located the males and seized the firearm. As a result two male youths were charged.

CHARGED

Male Youth, 17-years-of-age, Hamilton

·         YPC Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·         YPC Fail to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court

·         YPC Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·         YPC Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·         YPC Point Firearm

The accused youth in this matter was on a release from the courts for previous charges and was on conditions to not possess any weapons, firearms or ammunition.

Male Youth, 17-years-of-age, Hamilton

·         YPC Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Brad Clark at 905-546-3833   [email protected] .

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