Hamilton Police H.E.A.T team seized over $7600 worth of street drugs and $10,000 in cash while executing a search warrant.

In March 2020, police investigated concerns of drug activity in the area of a Barton Street East apartment. On April 23, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m., a search warrant assisted in finding drugs and cash inside.

A quantity of powdered cocaine was located in measuring cups waiting to be “cooked” and processed into crack cocaine. Digital scales and other drug paraphernalia along with a large sum of money were also found.

As a result of the investigation, four people were arrested and charged with related Drug and Criminal Code offences.

Charged: Margaret Turnbull (36-years-old) Oshawa resident

• Fail to comply with release order x 2 

Charged: Joseph Thompson (29-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000

David Tyler Moore (27-years-old) No fixed address

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000

Jennifer Halyk (40-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000
• Fail to comply with release order
• Fail to comply with probation 

If you have information that can assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact Division 20 H.E.A.T. Unit, Acting Sergeant Jamie Lynch at (905)546-2905.

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