Hamilton Police arrested a couple after responding for a suspicious person call. The couple was in possession of a vehicle reported stolen by an out of town police agency. The couple will appear in court today to answer to several criminal charges. Hamilton Police would like to remind the public that working together will result in a safer community, ‘If you see something, say something.’

On Sunday, May 5, 2019, shortly before 9:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of 14 Sinclair Court, Hamilton, for the report of a male slumped over the steering wheel of a motor vehicle after a citizen noticed the suspicious activity. 

Once on scene, police observed a male exit the vehicle from the driver’s seat. Inside the vehicle was a female passenger. A licence plate was on the front dash and a different licence plate on the rear. Through investigation, police learned the vehicle had been reported stolen by an outside police agency and the parties were arrested.

As police looked over the vehicle for the stolen auto recovery report they noted efforts to disguise the identity of the vehicle- tampering with the vehicle identification number. Additionally, one of the licence plates was also stolen but not yet reported.

A further search of the vehicle resulted in police locating a small quantity of a substance believed to Fentanyl-Heroin mixture and a small quantity of what is believed to be methamphetamine.

The couple was taken into police custody and searched. Several stolen items were again located.

An investigation into the male’s background revealed he was bound by a probation order and his arrest signified a violation.

The couple will appear in court today to answer to the charges.

The stolen auto was taken into police custody and the original police agency advised of the recovery.

CHARGED

• 35-year-old man of no fixed address

CHARGES

• Possession of stolen property under $5000 – auto
• Possession of stolen property under $5000
• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance-Methamphetamine
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Fail to comply probation X3

CHARGED

• 35-year-old woman of no fixed address

CHARGES

• Possession of stolen property under $5000 – auto
• Possession of stolen property under $5000
• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance-Methamphetamine
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl