Samson Dekamo, 27-years-of-age was arrested yesterday without incident by the Hamilton Police Homicide Unit. He will have a first appearance in court today at the John Sopinka Courthouse.

Dekamo is charged with one count of Adult Kidnapping.

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-4843.

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

On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Hamilton Police were called to a Mount Hope residence for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found two males in their 20s suffering from gunshot wounds. The males were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Hasnain (Nano) Ali subsequently succumbed to his injuries, while his father, Faqir Ali, was forcibly taken from the home in a dark SUV. Mr. Ali was violently assaulted before he was found near Beach Boulevard in Hamilton.

Investigators have now arrested 25-year-old John Bartley and 35-year-old Gino McCall of Hamilton with the first degree murder of Hasnain (Nano) Ali, attempted murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault in relation to this incident.

Both individuals were arrested in the City of Hamilton without incident on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by the Homicide Unit. They will have brief appearances in court today.

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-4843.

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

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at approximately 12:17 p.m., a male suspect attempted to lure a three-year-old child away from his mother in the area of Mary Street and Cannon Street East in Hamilton.

The male approached the three-year-old boy and attempted to pull him away from his mother who was nearby. Witnesses intervened and the child was unharmed. The man was arrested leaving the area and appeared in court this morning.

Arrested:             34-year-old Hamilton male

Charges:              Abduction of Person Under Age of 14

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or any others that may be connected to contact police at 905-546-3833.

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

On September 16, 2021, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Hamilton Police were called to a Mount Hope residence for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found two males in their 20s suffering from gunshot wounds. The males were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Hasnain (Nano) Ali subsequently succumbed to his injuries, while his father, Faqir Ali, was forcibly~taken from the home in a dark SUV. Mr. Ali was violently assaulted before he was found near Beach Boulevard in Hamilton.

Investigators have now charged 25-year-old Antoine Chambers with the first degree murder of Hasnain (Nano) Ali, attempted murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault in relation to this incident. Chambers has also been charged with numerous firearms related charges as a firearm has been recovered by police.

Chambers is in custody and is expected to be back in court for a brief appearance on October 13, 2021.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Det. Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-3843.

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

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Mount Albion Road and Albright Road for reports of a possible abduction. A white SUV-style Jeep  approached the victim and a lone male exited the vehicle. The male stated, "Don't resist, get in the car" as he tried to grab her. The victim was able to physically defend herself in an attempt to create distance and was able to run away. The male got back into the vehicle and drove northbound on Mount Albion.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Male
• Caucasian
• Late 40s to early 50s
• Medium build
• 6ft tall
• Short dirty blonde hair
• Short beard
• Heavy accent
• Black glasses
• No tattoos or piercings
• Green construction shirt with yellow reflective
• Dark blue jeans
• White running shoes

Anyone with information about this incident or can identify the suspect is urged to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 905-546-2963.

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

also,

On Monday, June 18, in the afternoon just before 5 p.m., police have learned this same female was involved in an interaction with a young female in the area of Wilson Medical on Wilson Street between Mary and Ferguson. Detectives are asking for the person(s) involved and witnesses to contact them so a proper investigation can occur.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Det. Chambers or Det. Mendes at (905) 546-3817.

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Police respond to a child abduction at Jackson Square

Police responded to a 9-1-1 call where witnesses observed a young woman grab a four-year-old from her mother’s side and attempt to flee.

Today, June 20, 2018, shortly after 11:00 a.m., police attended the area of King Street East and Summers Lane for reports of a child abduction occurring just outside the Jackson Square Mall doors on King Street East and Summers Lane.

A mother and her four-year-old were standing on the north sidewalk when an unknown female approached from behind, grabbed the child and attempted to leave. Two citizens heard the hysterical mother screaming, so they stepped in front of the female to stop her. At this time, the mother was able to regain contact with her child. Police identified the female and placed her under arrest.

A 19-year-old female from Hamilton has been charged with child abduction.

The accused is currently in police custody with a bail hearing set for tomorrow morning at John Sopinka Courthouse.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Sergeant Lisa Chambers at 905-546-4861 or Detective Sergeant Mike Cunliffe 905.546.3833.