Hamilton,
16
June
2022
|
13:58
America/New_York

Illicit Drugs Seized After Late Afternoon Traffic Stop

A late afternoon vehicle stop in the area of Barton Street East and Rosslyn Avenue North has led to the seizure of illicit drugs, Canadian currency, evidence to support the trafficking of illicit drugs and the arrest of a 29-year-old Hamilton man.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Hamilton Police received a call from a citizen about a male asleep at the wheel of a 2016 Silver Dodge Journey. Police attended the area and were able to locate the vehicle, conduct a traffic stop and a 29-year-old male was arrested.

Through further investigation, police observed a quantity of illicit drugs including what appeared to be fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.

SEIZED

  • 32g of Fentanyl
  • 42g of Cocaine
  • 23g of Methamphetamine
  • Canadian Currency

ARRESTED

Kyle James Rogers

  •   29 years-of-age
  •   Hamilton

CHARGES

  • Three Counts of Possession for the Purpose Trafficking
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Class G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

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