For Immediate release: Saturday, October 23, 2021
Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Police Seize Firearm and Drugs

On Friday, October 22, 2021 at approximately 3:40 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision in the area of York Boulevard and Pearl Street North, Hamilton. Officers attended the area and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. A citizen who observed the accident and observed the suspect flee from the scene, contacted police and assisted in identifying his location. Officers located the suspect who would again engage the officers in a foot pursuit. The suspect was subsequently arrested in a nearby convenience store. Officers located a loaded firearm and numerous controlled substances that the suspect discarded during the foot pursuit.

ARRESTED

29 year-old Jeffery KUMI of Etobicoke
 
CHARGED
 
Careless Use of Firearm
Carrying Concealed Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
Prohibited Firearm - Loaded
Possession Contrary to Order x 2
Possession for the Purpose - Cocaine
Possession for the Purpose - Fentanyl
Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
Fail to Comply with Release Order x 8
Fail to Comply Probation x 2 
Fail to Stop

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Det./Cst Rob Booker at 905-546-3818 or on duty Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

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