Starting in October 2019, Hamilton Police began a drug investigation into a group of people suspected of trafficking drugs. As a result of the information gathered, Police formed grounds to seek warrants to search three residences in the Hamilton, Binbrook and Grimsby areas.

On January 17, 2020, police entered a residence on East 34^th, Street in Hamilton and located prohibited weapons and a number of drugs. Two males were located inside.

As a result of the evidence located Domenic Mamone and Matthew Casarsa have been charged criminally and held pending a bail hearing.

Domenic Mamone (47-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the Purpose Trafficking- Opioid
• Possession for the Purpose Trafficking – Other Drugs
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon x 2
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

Matthew Casarsa (34-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x 2
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs x 2
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon x 2
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin x 2
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

On January 17, 2020, Niagara Police assisted with a drug warrant at a residence on Ontario Street in Grimsby. The residents were not home at the time but police located drugs and cash inside.

As a result of the evidence located and seized the following persons are charged with the following offences.

A WARRANT for the arrest of Michael Halliday and Olivia Krusell has been issued as of January 21, 2020.

Charged: Michael Halliday (32-years-old) Grimsby resident

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession of – Other drugs
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

Charged: Olivia Krusell (female, 27-years-old) Grimsby resident

• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Possession for the Purpose Trafficking – Opioid
• Possession of – Cocaine
• Possession of – Other drugs

On January 17, 2020, Hamilton Police entered a residence on Degrow Court in Binbrook and located drugs. Two males were arrested.

Charged: Dwayne Smith Sr. (60-years-old) Binbrook resident

• Possession of Cocaine x 2
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of Opioid

Released on an Undertaking and expected to attend court on February 12, 2020

Charged: Dwayne Smith Jr. (38-years-old) Binbrook resident

• Possession of – Opioid
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

Released on an Undertaking and expected to attend court on March 4, 2020.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation please contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle of the Vice and Drug Unit: (905) 546-3887.

Hamilton Police would like to extend their thanks to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Biker Enforcement Unit as well as Niagara Regional Police and Halton Regional Police Service for their help in this case. 

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