22
February
2019
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13:45
America/New_York

Pre-dawn Raids Net 13 Arrests for Illegal Drugs

Hamilton Police Service Vice and Drugs Unit, with the support of members from the task force to address gun violence and drug trafficking, arrested 13 individuals from across Hamilton and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs.

Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on February 21, 2019, Hamilton Police Service executed 13 search warrants, including the search of two vehicles and several hotel rooms. During the search, Hamilton Police seized a large quantity of “Purple Heroin” (mix of fentanyl and heroin), cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription pills valued at $139,500. Police also identified over $20,000 of Canadian currency believed to be the proceeds of crime, as well as scales, money counters and other items associated with drug trafficking.

The following individuals face charges:

Name

Charges

Cory Kelly (32), Stoney Creek
  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl
  • Possession of Heroin
  • Possession Proceeds of Crime under $5000
  • Fail to Comply Probation

Tina Hatt (30), Flamborough
  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl
  • Possession of Heroin

Jeffrey Takats (38), Hamilton

Bradley Mitchell (54), Hamilton

Karen Randall (50), Hamilton

Ryan Williams (26), No fixed address
  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Hydromorphine
  • Possession Proceeds of Crime under $5000

Marc Barrett (44), Hamilton
  • Possession of Codeine
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

Robert Rivers (47), Hamilton
  • Possession of Heroin for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Cocaine
  • Possession of Methamphetamine

 

Jamie Knapp (26), Hamilton
  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking

Gerald Knapp (27), Hamilton
  • Possession proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking

Naomi Kitchikake (32), Hamilton

Patrick Lavia (39), Hamilton
  • Possession of Heroin for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

Tara Walker (29), Hamilton
  • Possession of Heroin
  • Possession of Fentanyl
  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Executed existing Arrest Warrant

Hamilton has seen an increase in the number of shootings since the beginning of January 2019, which have mostly been attributed to drug trafficking. Hamilton Police remain committed to addressing gun violence and the illegal drug trade through its newly formed Make Safe task force.

“Getting these drugs off the streets is a good start but we’re not done,” says Superintendent Ryan Diodati. “We appreciate the public assistance so far and we continue to encourage the public to come forward with information. Together, we can make sure Hamilton remains a safe place for everyone.”

If you have any information that would assist police in these investigations, please contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle 905-546-3887. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.