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                        <title>Arrest Made In Winona Tim Hortons Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/arrest-made-in-winona-tim-hortons-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/arrest-made-in-winona-tim-hortons-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>662026</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for a serious assault that took place in August.</p><p>On August 24, 2024, a man and his son were assaulted at the Tim Hortons located at 1242 Highway 8 in Stoney Creek. The incident began when the victims confronted a group of males in the parking lot after the group refused to lower their loud music, which was disturbing nearby homes. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical altercation, during which one of the victims was struck on the head with a baseball bat, sustaining serious injuries.</p><p>As a result of the investigation, Grimsby resident Nicolas Cappella has been charged with the following offences:</p><ul><li>Attempted Murder</li><li>Assault with a Weapon</li><li>Utter Threats to Cause Death (x2)</li></ul><p>This investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to the public for information leading to the arrest of other individuals involved in this incident.&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Amberlee Rodgers at <a href="tel:905-546-2919">905-546-2919</a> / <a href="mailto:arodgers@hamiltonpolice.ca">arodgers@hamiltonpolice.ca</a>, contact Crimestoppers.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="text-align:left;">For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at </span></span><a href="tel:1-800-222-8477"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="text-align:left;">1-800-222-8477</span></span></a><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="text-align:left;"> or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span style="padding:0in;">Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website</span></a><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="padding:0in;text-align:left;">.</span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 24-725523,Media,Assault,Attempt Murder]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigating After Overnight Violence in Hamilton</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-after-overnight-violence-in-hamilton/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-after-overnight-violence-in-hamilton/</guid><pp:caseid>655803</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police are investigating two shootings, a serious assault and seized a firearm overnight.</p><p>Officers were on patrol around 9:20 p.m. at the Winona Peach Festival when they observed a disturbance break out near the midway between two males. This took place at a time and location that was filled with hundreds of people, including children and families. As officers approached, bystanders alerted them that one suspect had a firearm.</p><p>A 23-year-old male was quickly arrested and was found to be in possession of a firearm, with a high-capacity magazine and ammunition. He faces numerous charges, including possessing a loaded firearm and possessing a prohibited weapon. The actions of these officers prevented what could have been a significant tragedy.</p><p>At 10:30 p.m., police were called to another disturbance in a parking lot close to the Winona Peach Festival where a group of four males were attacking another male with a baseball bat. The suspects fled when police arrived and the 53-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police continue to search for the suspects.</p><p>At 11:45 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Peddles Tavern located at 1490 Barton Street East. A 20-year-old male and 28-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were uncooperative with police. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s with dreadlocks and a ponytail, wearing dark clothing and a hoodie.</p><p>On August 25, at 6:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to shots fired at Club 33, 33 Bowen Street. Upon arrival, police located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two males and a female victim were transported to hospital with serious injuries. All victims are in their 20s.</p><p>The suspect is described as a white male, with blonde hair, light beard, wearing a black Blue Jays baseball cap, white shirt and black jeans.</p><p>There have been ongoing issues with licensed establishments in the area. Hamilton Police continue to work closely with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to revoke licenses to address the violent incidents at these locations.</p><p>The Shooting Response Team has taken over the investigations into the shootings.</p><p>Hamilton Police continue to encourage anyone with information into these incidents to come forward to police. Addressing violence in our community requires the active involvement of our entire community. By working together, and sharing information, we can make a significant difference.</p><p><strong>To provide information on the incident at Winona Peach Festival or the assault contact</strong>:</p><p>Detective Amberlee Rodgers, Division 2 Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2919 or at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:arodgers@hamiltonpolice.ca">arodgers@hamiltonpolice.ca</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>To provide information on the shootings, contact</strong>:</p><p>Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email <a href="mailto:shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca">shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca</a>.</p><p>For anonymous tips, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at Crime Stoppers.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 24-725510,Media,Firearm,Assault,Shooting]]></category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Arrest Three Individuals for Break and Enter, Assault at Westdale Residence</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-arrest-three-individuals-for-break-and-enter-assault-at-westdale-residence/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-arrest-three-individuals-for-break-and-enter-assault-at-westdale-residence/</guid><pp:caseid>651344</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police have arrested three people in connection with</span><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">&nbsp;a break and enter as well as an assault at a Westdale residence.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Hamilton Police were called to 22 Parkside Drive in the City of Hamilton for an incident which is currently being investigated by Provincial Animal Welfare Services as they are the agency who investigate animal cruelty in Ontario.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;"><span>Sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2024 individuals broke into 22 Parkside Drive and stole the occupant’s dog - a medium sized black dog named Buster.&nbsp; The entry itself was captured on video by the perpetrators and then widely shared on social media.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;"><span>Shortly after 7:00 p.m. Hamilton Police were called to the area of Bond Street North at Norwood Road for a street disturbance.&nbsp; The occupants of 22 Parkside Drive had attempted to return home and were prevented from doing so when confronted by a group of people, one of whom threw a water bottle at the female’s face.&nbsp; This incident was also captured on video and shared on social media.&nbsp;</span></p><p>On June 29, a 45-year-old Hamilton woman turned herself in to Hamilton Police for an assault captured on video. On July 4, the male and female wanted in connection to the break and enter were also arrested.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>As the charges are before the courts, no additional information will be released. &nbsp;Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Sami Haddad at (905) 546-3818.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 24-659267,Media,Assault,Break and Enter,PAWS]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigate Assault and Break-In Amid Protest in Westdale</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-westdale-street-disturbance/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-westdale-street-disturbance/</guid><pp:caseid>637302</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police are investigating a break and enter as well as an assault at a Westdale residence.</p><p>On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Hamilton Police were dispatched to the area of Bond St. North and Norwood Rd in Westdale for a street disturbance. A large crowd of people were gathered around a car and trying to pull a woman from her vehicle. The woman was assaulted and her phone stolen in the process. Police arrived and were able to escort the victim to safety. &nbsp;During the investigation, it was discovered that the victim’s residence had been broken into and her dog had been stolen.</p><p>The group had gathered to protest the death of a dog in the individual’s care. That incident and subsequent reports of animal abuse at the residence are under investigation by the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fpage%2Fanimal-welfare&data=05%7C02%7CJPenman%40hamiltonpolice.ca%7C6839c1c10af444117b8108dc914f9084%7C523ca01a61d240d793ca35f84e43306d%7C0%7C0%7C638545018111897907%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RFDQphfjOSCcznhuc3ZEnW8KCFby%2FaP2QeFjcLYwZog%3D&reserved=0"><span>provincial Animal Welfare Service</span></a> as they are the agency responsible for <span style="background-color:white;">responsible for enforcing the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Flaws%2Fstatute%2F19p13&data=05%7C02%7CJPenman%40hamiltonpolice.ca%7C6839c1c10af444117b8108dc914f9084%7C523ca01a61d240d793ca35f84e43306d%7C0%7C0%7C638545018111911477%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g7P3CltR9uKJ2nb3SNxeVMX6mwEXtaBPs2Ts0FMaz7Q%3D&reserved=0"><span style="background-color:white;">Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.</span></a></p><p><span>Hamilton Police respect the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Our goal is to keep the peace and maintain a safe environment for everyone. As a reminder, there is a distinction between activism and criminality. </span>We encourage peaceful protest and individuals found breaking the law will be charged accordingly.</p><p>Police are currently investigating the assault with a weapon, <span>break and enter</span> as well as the theft of the dog. The Hamilton Police Forensics Unit is onsite to process evidence in the break and enter. Anyone who was in the area and has information on what took place on June 19 is encouraged to call 905-546-3833. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crimestoppershamilton.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJPenman%40hamiltonpolice.ca%7C6839c1c10af444117b8108dc914f9084%7C523ca01a61d240d793ca35f84e43306d%7C0%7C0%7C638545018111922137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QaVjpmZ1IG9uG2LSE0RuzLq577P9tc8X%2FsghvxtOI5w%3D&reserved=0"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a>.</p><p>The provincial Animal Welfare Service is currently investigating reports of animal abuse at the residence. Anyone with information regarding Kippen Cares is asked to contact the Animal Welfare Service at <span>1-833-926-4625</span>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 24-659267,Break and Enter,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Charge Male With Aggravated Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-charge-male-with-aggravated-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-charge-male-with-aggravated-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>616550</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police have charged a 32-year-old male after an aggravated assault over the weekend.</span></p><p><span>Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on January 6, 2024, a distraught 26-year-old female attended Christ Cathedral on James St. North suffering from significant injuries. The victim said she had been held captive at an unknown apartment where she had been seriously assaulted.</span></p><p><span>Officers were able to determine the assault had taken place at an apartment at 181 Jackson Street. Police secured the area and arrested three individuals. After investigation, a 32-year-old male from Hamilton was charged with the following offences:</span></p><ul><li><span>Aggravated assault</span></li><li><span>Utter threat</span></li><li><span>Assault with a weapon</span></li><li><span>Choking</span></li></ul><p><span>Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for their patience during the investigation.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">Anyone who has information is asked to contact Detective Constable Ruth Gill at 905-546-3817. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crimestoppershamilton.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJPenman%40hamiltonpolice.ca%7C45e09a3d102f419a186e08dc0c96368e%7C523ca01a61d240d793ca35f84e43306d%7C0%7C0%7C638399086499576015%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2BMu55drdhsLYo08lgggaG9N8ZBL%2BnkBmkEvizT9YVc%3D&reserved=0"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></a><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>.</span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 24-504734,Media,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigating Assault in Central Hamilton</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-assault-in-central-hamilton/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-assault-in-central-hamilton/</guid><pp:caseid>616445</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Assault that took place last evening and are asking anyone with information to report it to investigators.</p><p>On Sunday, January 7th, 2024 shortly after 10 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of East Avenue North and Robert Street for reports of a person down. &nbsp;Once on scene, Officers located an adult male with serious injuries who has since been transported to an area hospital. &nbsp;Police are asking for any witnesses with information or video from their home to contact the police at 905-546-4725.<br><br>&nbsp;Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated as we work to piece together the events surrounding this investigation.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Hamilton Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. Public cooperation is invaluable in achieving this goal.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="text-align:left;">For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span style="padding:0in;">Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website</span></a><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span style="padding:0in;text-align:left;">.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">We appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Media,24-506086,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 01:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Seek Witnesses In Serious Assault at Woodlands Park</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/assault-with-a-weapon/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/assault-with-a-weapon/</guid><pp:caseid>581219</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police continue to investigate a serious assault that took place this morning at Woodlands Park located at 501 Barton Street East in Hamilton. Investigators are asking anyone with information to please come forward.</span></p><p><span>On Saturday, July 15, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to Woodlands Park after receiving information about a serious assault in the park. Upon arrival officers located a 37-year-old male victim without vital signs. &nbsp;The male was transported to hospital, underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical condition.</span></p><p><span>At this time police are seeking suspects and ask anyone who may have witnessed this crime to come forward.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">Hamilton Police are asking residences, businesses and vehicles with cameras in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between 11:30 a.m and 12:00 p.m for any suspicious activity in relation to this assault.</span></p><p><span>Anyone with information is asked to contact Division One Criminal Investigation Division by calling the Detective Sergeant at </span><a href="tel:905 546-3833"><span>905 546-3833</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;</span><a href="tel:1-800-222-8477"><span>1-800-222-8477</span></a><span>&nbsp;or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-702844,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Security Guard Injured In Unprovoked Stranger Attack</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/security-guard-injured-in-unprovoked-stranger-attack/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/security-guard-injured-in-unprovoked-stranger-attack/</guid><pp:caseid>579273</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/ee542d17-80c6-413f-88cb-139839d151ca/1920_newsrelease-june30-2023-02.jpg?10000"><p><span>Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an unprovoked attack on a security guard.</span></p><p><span>On Saturday, June 17, 2023, shortly before 4:30p.m. an unknown male jumped over a barrier separating Whitehern Museum and City Hall. Upon entering the property belonging to Whitehern Museum, the suspect punched the security guard. The security guard quickly retreated to the security office safely and contacted police.</span></p><p><span>As a result of the assault, the security guard was transported to hospital, where he sought medical treatment for his injuries. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The suspect in this unprovoked stranger assault is described as;</span></p><ul><li><span>Male/white</span></li><li><span>5’8”to 6” tall</span></li><li><span>Weighs 210 lbs to 250lbs</span></li><li><span>Approximately 40 years old</span></li><li><span>Buzz cut</span></li><li><span>Muscular build</span></li><li><span>Pronounced jawline</span></li><li><span>White T-Shirt with grey decal</span></li><li><span>Blue jeans</span></li></ul><p><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Division One Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-4725.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-670430,Assault,Stranger,Unprovoked,HamOnt,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:54:18 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses in J.C Beemer Park Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-witnesses-in-jc-beemer-park-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-witnesses-in-jc-beemer-park-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>578736</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/?h=1&t=Case%20Number:%2023-676244"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>CASE NUMBER: 23-680345</span></span></a></p><p><span>26 June 2023</span></p><p><span><strong>Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses in J.C Beemer Park Assault</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Hamilton Police are seeking the assistance of the public in an ongoing investigation into a serious assault that occurred on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at approximately 4:45 p.m. The incident took place at an encampment located at 68 Victoria Avenue North - J.C. Beemer Park, resulting in a female being attacked and slashed with an edged weapon.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>The Hamilton Police Service is asking anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information regarding the incident to assist with the investigation.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Based on the preliminary information gathered thus far, the suspect is described as a white male, believed to be in his late twenties.&nbsp; At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a distinctive salmon-coloured tank top and shorts.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Detectives ask anyone with any relevant information about this incident to please come forward to police and contact Detective Constable Lindsey David of the Division 10 Criminal Investigations Branch at&nbsp;<u>905-546-3821</u>&nbsp;or </span><a href="mailto:ldavid@hamiltonpolice.ca"><span>ldavid@hamiltonpolice.ca</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;</span><a href="tel:1-800-222-8477"><span>1-800-222-8477</span></a><span>&nbsp;or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-680345,Media,Assault,J.C. Beemer]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Confirm Death of J.C. Beemer Park Assault Victim</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-confirm-death-of-jc-beemer-park-assault-victim/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-confirm-death-of-jc-beemer-park-assault-victim/</guid><pp:caseid>578686</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/6acc6278-7497-4780-9ce4-27843a036542/1920_image.jpeg?10000"><p><span>Hamilton Police confirm the death of the 45-year-old victim from the assault at J.C. Beemer Park on&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>Thursday, June 22, 2023.</span></span></p><p><span>With permission of the family, Hamilton Police can identify the victim as Antonio (Anthony) Beltrano of Hamilton.</span></p><p><span>Craig Brooks of Hamilton will be facing 2<sup>nd</sup> degree murder charges.</span></p><p><span>Several witnesses have already been interviewed by the Homicide Unit and have been cooperative. Police continue to appeal for more witnesses. If you have any information, please contact Detective Trevor Bland at 905-546-4921</span><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca"><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca</span></span></a><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-676244,Homicide,Assault,Victim,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Continue to Seek Witnesses in J.C Beemer Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-seek-witnesses-in-jc-beemer-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-seek-witnesses-in-jc-beemer-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>578536</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police remain in the area of J.C Beemer Park today canvassing for video surveillance and witnesses after yesterday’s assault which sent one man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.</span></p><p><span>On Friday, June 23, 2023, 37-year-old Craig Brooks was charged with Aggravated Assault and remains in custody. Police are not seeking any other suspects.</span></p><p><span>On Thursday, June 22, 2022 shortly before 9:30 a.m. Hamilton Police received a 911 call for an assault in progress. Officers were on scene within minutes of the call however the suspect had fled prior to police arrival. Officers responded to the pavilion area of the park and begun providing life saving measures to the 45-year-old male victim.</span></p><p><span>Officers continued to follow all leads and arrested Craig Brooks within an hour of the incident in the area of King Street East and Emerald Street South.</span></p><p><span>The victim remains in life-threatening condition.</span></p><p><span>Detectives continue to ask anyone with further information about this incident to please come forward to police and contact Detective Trevor Bland of the Homicide Unit at&nbsp;<u>905-546-4921</u>&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca"><span>tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;</span><a href="tel:1-800-222-8477"><span>1-800-222-8477</span></a><span>&nbsp;or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-676244,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Continue to Investigate Serious Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-investigate-serious-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-investigate-serious-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>578410</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police continue to investigate a serious assault that took place this morning at 68 Victoria Avenue North, J.C. Beemer Park and are asking anyone with information to please come forward.</span></p><p><span>On Thursday, June 22, 2023 shortly before 9:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to J.C. Beemer Park after receiving information of an assault in progress between two individuals. Hamilton Police officers quickly gathered information and a short time later arrested a 37-year-old male for Aggravated Assault.</span></p><p><span>At this time police are not seeking additional suspects however ask anyone who may have witnessed this crime to come forward and call police or Crime Stoppers.</span></p><p><span>The victim remains in life-threatening condition.</span></p><p><span>As the information has not been sworn to before the courts, the accused name cannot be released at this time.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">Hamilton Police are asking residences, businesses and vehicles with cameras in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. for any suspicious activity.</span></p><p><span>Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Trevor Bland of the Homicide Unit at <u>905-546-4921</u> or </span><a href="mailto:tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca"><span>tbland@hamiltonpolice.ca</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;</span><a href="tel:1-800-222-8477"><span>1-800-222-8477</span></a><span>&nbsp;or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-676244,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:52:42 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigate Hate Motivated Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-hate-motivated-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-hate-motivated-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>576266</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police have arrested two male suspects and are looking to identify a third male after an assault on Stoney Creek Mountain.</span></p><p><span>On Sunday, June 4, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., in the area of Heritage Green Shopping Center located at 1797 Stone Church Road East three male suspects assaulted two individuals and fled the area in a black Honda Civic.</span></p><p><span>Through continued investigation, the suspect vehicle was located and two suspects were identified and arrested for assault. They will appear in court at a future date.</span></p><p><span>The third suspect remains outstanding and investigators are looking for the public’s assistance in his identification.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>This investigation is ongoing, and investigators are appealing to citizens who were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have video, to contact police.</span></p><p><span>If you have any information to provide regarding this investigation, please contact Acting Detective Sergeant Steven Lassaline of the Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2907.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);">Hamilton Police Service is committed to investigating hate/bias motivated crimes and incidents to ensure Hamilton remains a safe place to live and work.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-656851,Hate,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:13:41 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Investigate Assault With a Weapon at City Hall Encampment</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-investigate-assault-with-a-weapon-at-city-hall-encampment/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-investigate-assault-with-a-weapon-at-city-hall-encampment/</guid><pp:caseid>574436</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday May 18th, 2023 at approximately 5:15 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to the encampment in the area of Hunter Street West and MacNab Street South for reports of a disturbance involving a male with a knife.&nbsp;<br><br>Upon arrival, Hamilton Police located a female with minor injuries that appeared to be caused by an edged weapon.&nbsp;<br><br>Hamilton Police are asking residence, businesses and vehicles with dashboard cameras in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between 3:30pm and 5:30pm for any suspicious activity. The suspect in this investigation is described as follows:&nbsp;<br>• Male&nbsp;<br>• White/ Hispanic&nbsp;<br>• 5'11-6'1&nbsp;<br>• Black wavy shoulder length hair&nbsp;<br>• Black goatee style facial hair&nbsp;<br>• Blue T-Shirt&nbsp;<br>• Tan Coloured Pants&nbsp;<br><br>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police in the investigation, you are asked to call Division One Criminal Investigation Branch – Acting Detective Sergeant Brad Clark at 905-546-3833.&nbsp;<br><br>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit you tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Media,HamOnt,Assault,Case Number: 23-636774]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 22:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Continue to Investigate East End Stabbing</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-continue-to-investigate-east-end-stabbing/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-continue-to-investigate-east-end-stabbing/</guid><pp:caseid>572086</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police continue to investigate a stabbing and are asking anyone who may have video surveillance to contact police.</span></p><p><span>On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a stabbing incident in the area of Main Street East near Melrose Avenue South and Prospect Street South.&nbsp; An unknown suspect attacked a citizen while the suspect was confronted after rummaging through the victim’s garbage.</span></p><p><span>Shortly after the incident, the suspect left the area on foot in an unknown direction.</span></p><p><span>Suspect is described as:</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Male, white</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20-30 years-of-age</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6'0</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 160-170 pounds</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bald</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grey t-shirt with logo</span></p><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black jeans</span></p><p>The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.</p><p><span>Investigators are appealing for residents in the area to check their surveillance footage between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 for any sightings of the suspect. &nbsp;If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Robert Beck of the East End Criminal Investigation Branch by calling 905-546-2917.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23605720,Assault,Suspect,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 20:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Man Charged for Series of Sexual Assaults in Hamilton</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-charged-for-series-of-sexual-assaults-in-hamilton/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-charged-for-series-of-sexual-assaults-in-hamilton/</guid><pp:caseid>564079</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/7b95ce47-bee0-4cce-96cf-798a12ae7f1e/1920_anthonymusgrove.jpg?10000"><p><span>Hamilton Police have arrested Anthony Musgrove, a 27-year-old man from Hamilton, after several sexual assault investigations were conducted involving multiple victims.</span></p><p><span>Through investigation, it was learned that Anthony Musgrove met the victims and began communicating with them through online/moblie applications.&nbsp; Musgrove then arranged to meet with the victims by financially enticing them to have their photos taken for social media platforms before sexually assaulting them.</span></p><p><span>Musgrove was arrested and charged for the following offences:</span></p><ul><li><span>Four Counts Sexual Assault</span></li><li><span>Resist Peace Officer</span></li><li><span>Two Counts Fail to Comply with Release Order</span></li></ul><p><span>Musgrove is known to be active in other jurisdictions including Toronto and Niagara. Musgrove may have utilized the aliases of: Tony Williams, Tony Stovel and DJ.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to contact Investigators.</span></p><p><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detective Katie Walker of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-546-4846 or the Special Victims Unit at 905-540-5553.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p><p><span>There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire </span><a href="http://www.cschn.ca"><span>www.cschn.ca</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-555311,Case Number: 23-300159,Sexual Assault,Assault,Arrested,Multiple Victims,Victims,HamOnt,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:37:12 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Investigate Possible Hate Motivated Stranger Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-investigate-possible-hate-motivated-stranger-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-investigate-possible-hate-motivated-stranger-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>561738</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police have arrested a 44-year-old man of Hamilton for a stranger assault.</span></p><p><span>On Friday, February 24, 2023, shortly after 8:00 a.m., a 47-year-old female was walking west on the south sidewalk on King Street West, when a male travelling in the opposite direction slapped the female as they walked past one another.</span></p><p><span>The male suspect and female victim were unknown to another.</span></p><p><span>The victim contacted police and provided a suspect description. Shortly thereafter, police located and arrested the suspect. During the execution of the arrest, the accused uttered racial slurs directed at the victim to the officers.</span></p><p><span>A 44-year-old man of Hamilton has been charged with Assault Level One. This incident is being reviewed by the Hamilton Police Hate Crime Unit.</span></p><p><span>Police are urging witnesses to this incident to come forward and to contact Hamilton Police </span><span style="background-color:rgb(249,249,249);"><span>Division One Patrol Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.</span></span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p><p><span>Hate crime in Hamilton is not acceptable. Left unchecked, hate crime can have a far reaching impact on communities. Hate crimes can be reported online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca/"><span>www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca</span></a><span>. Reporting hate/bias incidents can also be reported on the phone at 905-546-4925 or in person at any Hamilton Police station.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 23-553048,Hate,Hate Crime,Stranger,Assault,HamOnt,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:16:42 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Increase Presence on Area Trails</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-increase-presence-on-area-trails/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-increase-presence-on-area-trails/</guid><pp:caseid>525590</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police will be increasing patrols on area trails this weekend after two women reported being targeted while walking yesterday afternoon.&nbsp;</p><p><br>On Thursday, August 25, 2022, two women reported separate incidents of being touched by a male riding by on a bicycle. The incidents took place on the Chedoke Trail near Chedoke Golf Course. Hamilton Police believe the incidents yesterday are connected; however, do not have information at this time that the suspect in the incidents from yesterday is involved in previous incidents on the trails.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The assaults come after several incidents that have occurred on Hamilton trails since June 2022. As a result of these incidents the Hamilton Police Service has deployed extra resources to increase police presence on area trails to help ensure community safety.&nbsp;<br>Hamilton Police Service is encouraging the public to take extra precautions when accessing the trails or walking paths. Please consider the following safety tips:&nbsp;</p><p><br>· Walk/run along trails with a partner when possible&nbsp;<br>· Tell someone the route you are taking and the anticipated length of time you will be gone&nbsp;<br>· Avoid poorly lit paths or running/walking when it is dark&nbsp;<br>· Stick to populated paths when running/walking/cycling alone&nbsp;<br>· Carry a cellphone and/or personal alarm device&nbsp;<br>· Run/walk without headphones&nbsp;<br>· If you are confronted, be loud and shout for help&nbsp;</p><p><br>These investigations are ongoing, should you have any information that you believe may assist the police, you are asked to contact 905-546-4925.&nbsp;</p><p><br>To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at~[ http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/ ]http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-679073,Media,Assault,Trails]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Continue to Appeal for Assistance</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-appeal-for-assistance/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-continue-to-appeal-for-assistance/</guid><pp:caseid>523937</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Police need help identifying Hamilton Mountain Assault Suspect</pp:subtitle><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police continue to appeal to the public to help identify a suspect involved in a stranger assault on the Hamilton Mountain in July.</p><p><span>On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a woman was walking in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive when she was approached by an unknown male and dragged off the trail. The male proceeded to assault her, but was interrupted by witnesses walking by the area. The male then fled on foot southbound towards Upper Paradise and was later seen on video in the area of Edgehill Dr.</span></p><p>“This was a violent daytime assault and we need the public’s help in identifying the suspect before he acts again. We encourage anyone who may recognize him to contact police or CrimeStoppers. Thankfully, witnesses were able to intervene during the attack otherwise we could have been dealing with different outcomes,” says Detective Sergeant Jennifer Currie.</p><p>Police have information that the suspect may attend or have recently graduated a high school in the area. Staff and students at local high schools are encouraged to review the image and contact investigators if they recognize him.</p><p>Hamilton Police are also aware of several incidents that have occurred on Hamilton trails since June 2022. As a result, of these incidents the Hamilton Police Service has deployed extra resources to increase police presence on area trails to help ensure community safety.</p><p>Hamilton Police Service is encouraging the public to take extra precautions when accessing the trails or walking paths. Please consider the following safety tips:</p><ul><li><span>Walk/run along trails with a partner when possible</span></li><li><span>Tell someone the route you are taking and the anticipated length of time you will be gone</span></li><li><span>Avoid poorly lit paths or running/walking when it is dark</span></li><li><span>Stick to populated paths when running/walking/cycling alone</span></li><li><span>Carry a cellphone and/or personal alarm device</span></li><li><span>Run/walk without headphones</span></li><li><span>If you are confronted, be loud and shout for help</span></li></ul><p>These investigations are ongoing, should you have any information that you believe may assist the police, you are asked to contact Sexual Assault Unit Detectives at 905-546-4962, 905-540-540-5543 or 905-546-4614.&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-679073,Media,Carousel,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Release Images in Mountain Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-release-images-in-mountain-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-release-images-in-mountain-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>520762</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police are releasing photos and video related to an unprovoked stranger assault on the the Hamilton Mountain.</span></p><p><span>On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a woman was walking in the area of of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive when she was approached by an unknown male and dragged off the trail. The male proceeded to assault her, but was interrupted by witnesses walking by the area. The male then fled on foot southbound towards Upper Paradise and was later seen on video in the area of Edgehill Dr.</span></p><p><span>Police are seeking the following suspect:</span></p><ul><li><span>Black male</span></li><li><span>Between 18-24 years-of-age</span></li><li><span>Approximately 5’8” to 5’10” feet tall</span></li><li><span>175 pounds with a lean athletic build</span></li><li><span>Black short curly hair on top and short/shaved on the sides</span></li><li><span>Wearing a navy v-neck blue t-shirt, black/dark coloured jogging pants</span></li><li><span>White socks</span></li><li><span>Grey casual/running shoes with white emblem</span></li><li><span>Black cross body bag</span></li><li><span>Black sweater/jacket tied around his waist (or carrying)</span></li><li><span>Black COVID mask (worn up and underneath his mouth/chin)</span></li></ul><p><span>Given the unprovoked nature of the attack, Hamilton Police are encouraging the public to take extra precautions when accessing trails or walking paths within the city. Please consider the following safety tips:</span></p><ul><li><span>Walk or run with a partner when possible</span></li><li><span>Tell someone the route you are taking and the anticipated length of time you will be gone</span></li><li><span>Avoid poorly lit paths or running/walking when it is dark</span></li><li><span>Stick to populated paths when running/walking or cycling alone</span></li><li><span>Carry a cell phone or personal alarm device</span></li><li><span>Run/walk without head phones</span></li><li><span>If confronted, be loud and shout for help.</span></li></ul><p><span>At this time, investigators are asking area residents to review their video surveillance for any footage that may not have already been submitted to investigators.</span></p><p><span>If you have any information on the suspect identity, please contact Det/Sgt Jennifer Currie at 905-546-4962 or Det Constable Shannon McLean at 905-546-4614.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-679073,Carousel,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigating Stranger Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-stranger-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-stranger-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>520138</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police are investigating an unprovoked stranger assault on the Hamilton Mountain.</span></p><p><span>On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a woman was walking in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive when she was approached by an unknown male and dragged off the trail. The male proceeded to assault her but was interrupted by witnesses walking by the area. The male then fled on foot southbound towards Upper Paradise.</span></p><p><span>The suspect is described as follows:</span></p><ul><li><span>Black male</span></li><li><span>Between 18-24 years-of-age</span></li><li><span>Approximately 6 feet tall</span></li><li><span>175 pounds with a lean athletic build</span></li><li><span>Black curly hair on top and short on the sides</span></li><li><span>Wearing a navy blue t-shirt, black or navy baggy jogging pants</span></li><li><span>Carrying a cross body bag</span></li></ul><p><span>Given the unprovoked nature of the attack, Hamilton Police are encouraging the public to take extra precautions when accessing trails or walking paths within the city. Please consider the following safety tips:</span></p><ul><li><span>Walk or run with a partner when possible</span></li><li><span>Tell someone the route you are taking and the anticipated length of time you will be gone</span></li><li><span>Avoid poorly lit paths or running/walking when it is dark</span></li><li><span>Stick to populated paths when running/walking or cycling alone</span></li><li><span>Carry a cell phone or personal alarm device</span></li><li><span>Run/walk without head phones</span></li><li><span>If confronted, be loud and shout for help.</span></li></ul><p><span>At this time, investigators are asking area residents to review their video surveillance for any footage that may assist with this investigation. If you have any information, please contact Det/Sgt Jennifer Currie at 905-546-4962 or Det Constable Shannon McLean at 905-546-4614..&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-679073,Media,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Seek Assistance in Assault with a Weapon Investigation</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-assistance-in-assault-with-a-weapon-investigation/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-assistance-in-assault-with-a-weapon-investigation/</guid><pp:caseid>513515</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/1920_aww.jpg?10000"><p><span>Hamilton Police are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred on Monday, May 16, 2022.</span></p><p><span>On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 2:45a.m. an unknown male suspect entered a business in downtown Hamilton and selected merchandise before leaving without any attempt to pay. When confronted by an employee outside of the business the suspect brandished an unknown weapon and cut the employee before fleeing on foot southbound on John Street South. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Investigators are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect for this assault. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Boris Iveljic at 905-540-6327.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at </span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-621182,Assault,Business,Weapon,Investigation,HamOnt,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:22:30 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Seeking Assistance in Locating Assault Victim</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seeking-assistance-in-locating-assault-victim/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seeking-assistance-in-locating-assault-victim/</guid><pp:caseid>504520</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/1920_img-0317.jpg?10000"><p><span>Hamilton Police are investigating a serious assault where we believe the victim has sustained a serious injury. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.</span></p><p><span>On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, shortly before 11:00 a.m., Hamilton Police were called to the area of Parkdale Avenue North and Melvin Avenue for a report of a serious assault. The victim fled the scene prior to police arrival.</span></p><p><span>Police have been unable to locate the victim and are concerned for the victim’s health and well-being.</span></p><p><span>Police are looking to locate:</span></p><p><span>Cody Comeau of Hamilton</span></p><ul><li><span>30 years-of-age</span></li><li><span>Male</span></li><li><span>5’10</span></li><li><span>Thin build</span></li><li><span>Approximately 140lbs</span></li><li><span>Grey hooded sweater</span></li><li><span>Dark grey shorts</span></li><li><span>Black running shoes</span></li></ul><p><span>The suspect involved in this investigation has been arrested and there are no concerns for public safety.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist police in locating the victim you are asked to contact&nbsp;Detective Sergeant Candace Culp at 905-546-2907 or Division Two Patrol Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-609979,Victim for Location,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 19:08:36 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigate After Aggravated Assault in City’s East End</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-after-aggravated-assault-in-citys-east-end/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-after-aggravated-assault-in-citys-east-end/</guid><pp:caseid>488817</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Hamilton Police are investigating an aggravated assault in East Hamilton.</span></p><p><span>On Monday, January 3, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a male was approached by an unknown suspect when he was leaving his vehicle near Quigley Road and King Street East. The suspect assaulted the victim using an unknown weapon. The victim remains in hospital in critical condition.</span></p><p><span>The suspect is approximately six feet tall with an average build and wore a black leather jacket, white hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes. The suspect left the area on foot.</span></p><p><span>Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2907 or call 9-1-1.</span></p><p><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></p><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 22-502401,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:47:53 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Warning Public After Two Women Targeted</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-warning-public-after-two-women-targeted/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-warning-public-after-two-women-targeted/</guid><pp:caseid>478941</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>Hamilton Police are warning the public after two women report being targeted by a male driving a black SUV-style vehicle.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On October 21, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police responded to a female in distress near Dunsmure Road. The female reported she had been picked up by an unknown male. While parked near Adeline Ave and Dunsmure Road, the male became aggressive and pulled out a steel pipe and threatened to beat her with it. The woman managed to escape the vehicle and fled on foot through the parking lot yelling for help.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Earlier in the evening, police responded to reports of a suspicious person near Lawrence Rd and Mount Albion Road. Upon arrival, police learned a woman had been picked up by a male in a dark-coloured Jeep. The woman became fearful after seeing the male holding a knife in his lap. The woman got out of the car after the male ordered her to exit when he approached a Hamilton Police RIDE lane.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The suspect is believed to be driving a black SUV or Jeep and is described as:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Male</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>White</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Blue eyes</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Longer hair on top and buzzed on the sides</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>6&rsquo;0</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>190 pounds</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Tattoos on both arms and hands</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that can help with this investigation, please call 905-546-2930.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-829044,Case Number: 21-828961,Media,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Man Arrested After Assault on a West Hamilton Trail</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-arrested-after-assault-on-a-west-hamilton-trail/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-arrested-after-assault-on-a-west-hamilton-trail/</guid><pp:caseid>476698</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton police wish to thank the public for their assistance in helping to identify the person responsible for this daytime random attack of violence&nbsp;on a Hamilton trail.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton police have identified, arrested and charged the suspect responsible for this assault.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><table class="MsoTable15Grid1Light"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><span><strong><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></strong></span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><span><strong><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><p><span><span><strong><span><span>Tony Robert GORDON</span></span></strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><strong><span><span>28 years-of-age</span></span></strong></span></span></li><li><span><span><strong><span><span>Hamilton</span></span></strong></span></span></li></ul></td><td style="vertical-align:top"><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Assault Cause Bodily Harm</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Fail to Comply Probation x 4</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Possession Schedule 1 Drugs</span></span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p><span><span><span><span>On Thursday, September 30,&nbsp;2021 just before 3:30 p.m., a lone&nbsp;victim was assaulted by an unknown suspect while walking the Caleb&rsquo;s Walk Trail&nbsp;in the area of Dalewood Crescent and Oak Knoll Drive&nbsp;in Hamilton's&nbsp;west end.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Investigators have now arrested the male responsible for this&nbsp;assault and want to thank the public for their assistance.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>At this time investigators are asking for any residents in the area that have not yet reviewed their video surveillance for suspicious behaviour on Thursday, September 30, 2021 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant John Obrovac at 905-546-3833.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span></span> <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span><span><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></a></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-809504,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:43:24 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police are Seeking Assistance in Identifying Assault Suspect</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/assault---cootes-paradise-trail-area/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/assault---cootes-paradise-trail-area/</guid><pp:caseid>476241</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton police are seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance in identifying a suspect from an assault that took place yesterday.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Thursday, September 30,&nbsp;2021 just before 3:30 p.m., a lone&nbsp;victim was assaulted by an unknown male suspect while walking the Caleb&rsquo;s Walk Trail&nbsp;in the area of Dalewood Crescent and Oak Knoll Drive&nbsp;in Hamilton's&nbsp;west end. This is a&nbsp;heavily wooded area.</span></span></span></p><table class="MsoTableGrid"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><p><span><span><span><strong>Suspect Description</strong></span></span></span></p></td><td style="vertical-align:top"><ul><li><span><span><span>Male</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Tanned skin</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>25 to 30 years-of-age</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Semi muscular build</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Black ponytail at the top of head</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Shaved hair on the sides of the head</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>White t-shirt</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Black backpack</span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p><span><span><span>The suspect was last seen running west&nbsp;along the trail.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>At this time investigators are asking for any residents in the area to review their video surveillance for any footage that may assist with this investigation.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jason Henry at 905-546-3816 or the Division One Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-961-1876.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com" style="text-decoration:underline">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-809504,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:46:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Arrest Made After Male Brandished Knife</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/arrest-made-after-male-brandished-knife/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/arrest-made-after-male-brandished-knife/</guid><pp:caseid>475165</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span>A 36-year-old man will appear in court later today in connection with a weapons offence.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Hamilton police responded to the area of Wentworth Street North and Cannon Street East for a report of a male brandishing a knife.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Two City of Hamilton waste management employees were in the course of their duties when they were approached by a male who brandished a knife in their direction. The employees were able to retreat from the situation safely and call police.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>ARRESTED</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>36-year-old man</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Assault with a weapon</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Two counts of possession contrary to order</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Three counts of fail to comply with release order</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The male will have his matter addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later today where he will be facing several criminal charges.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Neither victim in this incident sustained physical injuries.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>There are no outstanding suspects in this investigation.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact 905-546-4925.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-801200,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Officer Charged With Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-officer-charged-with-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-officer-charged-with-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>449076</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>A Hamilton police officer has been charged with assault, choking and mischief.</p><p>The officer, who is 47, has been a member of Hamilton Police Service for 16 years.</p><p>The officer faces the following charges:</p><ul><li>Assault Level 1</li><li>Mischief under $5000</li><li>Assault &ndash; Choking</li></ul><p>The officer will appear in court on April 23 and is suspended from duty. The officer and the victim were known to each other. Hamilton Police will&nbsp;not be releasing the officer's name in order to protect the identity of the victim.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Media,Assault]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigating Assaults in Downtown Hamilton</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-assaults-in-downtown-hamilton/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigating-assaults-in-downtown-hamilton/</guid><pp:caseid>448264</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police are looking to identify potential victims after a series of assaults in the downtown core.</p><p><span><span><span>On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., witnesses called police after a male was seen assaulting and threatening two unknown males outside of Jackson Square, on James Street North.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Police are attempting to identify and make contact with the two victims.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Further, the male also approached an adult woman in the downtown core and sexually assaulted her. The suspect and the female were not known to each other. Investigators believe there are other victims.</span></span></span></p><table><tr><td><p><span><span><b><span>CHARGED</span></b></span></span></p></td><td><p><span><span><b><span>CHARGES</span></b></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span><span><b><span>Jheidohn Shakeed SERIEAUX</span></b></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><b><span>23 years-of-age</span></b></span></span></li><li><span><span><b><span>Hamilton</span></b></span></span></li></ul></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span>Utter Threats x 2</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Fail To Comply Probation</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Sexual Assault</span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p><span><span><span>SERIEAUX remains in custody.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for all their assistance and believe there are more victims.&nbsp;The Hamilton Police Service Victims of Crime Unit continues to investigate and are encouraging any individuals and witnesses with further information to contact Detective Gina Azulay of the Sexual Assault Unit at (905) 546-8958.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at (905)525-4162; connect at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sacha.ca/"><span>www.sacha.ca</span></a>, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hhsc.ca/sadv"><span>www.hhsc.ca/sadv</span></a>&nbsp;or the Centre de sant&eacute; communautaire&nbsp;<u>www.cschn.ca</u></span></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-591600,Assault,Victims,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Man Arrested After Throwing Lit Cigarette into Stroller</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-arrested-after-throwing-lit-cigarette-into-stroller/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/man-arrested-after-throwing-lit-cigarette-into-stroller/</guid><pp:caseid>446507</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>A 44-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with Assault with a Weapon after throwing a lit cigarette into the stroller of a 10-month-old infant.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 12:32 p.m., police responded to the area of Barton Street East and Wellington Street North for an assault that had just occurred.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Upon arrival it was learned that a male walking by a mother and her child threw a lit cigarette into her stroller. The cigarette landed just below the child&rsquo;s eye. The child was assessed on scene and released with minimal injuries.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The assault was unprovoked.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The victim and the accused are not known to one another.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The suspect fled on foot.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Police investigated, located and arrested a 44-year-old Hamilton man shortly after.</span></span></span></p><table><tr><td><p align="center"><span><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></span></p></td><td><p align="center"><span><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span>Dzemel LUBINOVIC</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>44-year-old male from Hamilton</span></span></span></p></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span>Assault with a Weapon</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Fail to Comply Probation X3</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Disobey Court Order</span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></table>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-578019,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:36:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Investigate Waterdown Stabbing</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-waterdown-stabbing/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-investigate-waterdown-stabbing/</guid><pp:caseid>444409</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton Police seek the public&rsquo;s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a stabbing that sent a 47-year-old Waterdown man to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>On Monday, March 22, 2021, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the intersection of Main Street North and John Street East in Waterdown, in regards to a stabbing that had just occurred. Police learned that the victim was walking with his spouse in the area when the suspect approached and stabbed him multiple times without provocation. The spouse was knocked to the ground during the incident and she received minor injuries. The victim was transported to hospital and treated for his injuries.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The suspect was believed to be carrying an edged weapon and was last seen fleeing the area, eastbound on John Street East towards Mill Street North. Police are asking the public to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity. Expect a police presence in the area as they canvass for witnesses and video surveillance footage.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If members of the public have any information as to the whereabouts of the suspect, they are asked not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Suspect Description:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Male white</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Darker complexion&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Approximately 30-years-old</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>5&rsquo;4</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Thin build</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Pointy nose</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Black hooded sweatshirt</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Dark pants</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact the Acting Detective Amberlee Rodgers at (905) 546-8967 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at (905)-546-3851 of the Division 3 Criminal Investigations Branch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at</span></span> <u><span><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></u></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-570066,stabbing,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:48:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>UPDATE: East Mountain Assault with a Weapon</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/update-east-mountain-assault-with-a-weapon/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/update-east-mountain-assault-with-a-weapon/</guid><pp:caseid>441617</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton Police wish to thank the public for their assistance in helping to identify the persons responsible for this daytime random attack of violence&nbsp;on an autistic male.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Hamilton Police have identified, arrested and charged all four persons responsible for this assault.</span></span></span></span></span></p><table><tr><td><p align="center"><span><span><span><b><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></b></span></span></span></p></td><td><p align="center"><span><span><span><b><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></b></span></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Noah Sheridan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></b></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 18-year-old from Hamilton</span></span></span></span></span></p></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Assault with a weapon x 2</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Maxamillion Poirier</span></span></b></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;22-year-old from Hamilton</span></span></span></span></span></p></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Assault Level 1</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Fail to Comply Probation x 3</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Male Youth ONE</span></span></b></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; From Hamilton</span></span></span></span></span></p></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Assault Level 1</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Male Youth TWO</span></span></b></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;From Hamilton</span></span></span></span></span></p></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Assault Level 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></td></tr></table><p><span><span><span><span><span>The vehicle has also been located and recovered.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Tim Knapp by calling 905-546-2389 or Detective Sergeant Marco Delconte at 905-546-3851</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span></span> <u><span><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></u></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-529065,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:05:23 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Overnight stabbing on Hamilton Mountain</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/overnight-stabbing-on-hamilton-mountain/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/overnight-stabbing-on-hamilton-mountain/</guid><pp:caseid>437941</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>A 39-year-old Hamilton man was arrested early this morning after an isolated assault at a workplace on the east mountain.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>On Thursday, February 25, 2021, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a business in the area of Glover Road and Twenty Road East for a report of an assault.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Once on scene, officers located two female victims, one in her late 40&rsquo;s and the other in her late teens. Both victims had received multiple stab wounds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The victims were transported to hospital, where they are currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>A 39-year&ndash;old Hamilton man was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault a short time after and was taken into police custody.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The two victims and the arrested male are all employees of the business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The Division Three Criminal Investigation Branch have taken over the investigation that remains ongoing. A police presence is expected in the area for the majority of the day.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Tim Knapp by calling 905-546-2389 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte 905-546-3851.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-546537,stabbing,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Seek Assistance from the Public with East Mountain Assault with a Weapon</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seek-assistance-from-the-public-with-east-mountain-assault-with-a-weapon/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seek-assistance-from-the-public-with-east-mountain-assault-with-a-weapon/</guid><pp:caseid>436661</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span>On Thursday, February 4, 2021, shortly before 12:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the shopping plaza located at Upper Gage Avenue and Lincoln Alexander Parkway for an assault. The 27 year-old male victim who is autistic, was walking alone when he was the random target of an attack.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>The victim was attacked from behind by three male suspects while a fourth person remained in a nearby vehicle. One of the male suspects sprayed the victim with a substance similar to bear spray.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>After the assault, all three suspects fled to the nearby vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>The victim received treatment for minor injuries, including the irritant that was sprayed.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>The vehicle involved is a four door black Ford Fusion, approximately 2010, with winter tires on the front and regular tires on the rear.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Detectives are appealing to the public, in the identification of the three suspects.</span></span></span></span></span></p><table><tr><td><p align="center"><span><span><span><b><span><span>SUSPECT ONE</span></span></b></span></span></span></p></td><td><p align="center"><span><span><span><b><span><span>SUSPECT TWO</span></span></b></span></span></span></p></td><td><p align="center"><span><span><span><b><span><span>SUSPECT THREE</span></span></b></span></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Male, white</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>16-25 years-of-age</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black coat with red inside the hood</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black toque</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black running shoes</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Male, white</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>16-25 years-of-age</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Grey hoodie</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black Pants</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black and white running shoes</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td><td><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Male, white</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>16-25 years-of-age</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black puffy coat</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black baseball cap</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Baggy grey track pants</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Black and white running shoes</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Wearing a backpack on his front</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span><span>The irritant was sprayed on the victim by suspect three.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Tim Knapp at 905-546-2389 or Detective Sergeant Marco Delconte at 905-546-3851.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online</span></span> <u><span><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></u></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-529065,Assault,Carousel,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Male Arrested for Targeted Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-targeted-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-targeted-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>436369</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>A 48-year-old Hamilton man was arrested early this morning after a targeted assault at a residence in the east end of Hamilton. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Friday, February 12, 2021, shortly after 1:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a residence in the area of Quigley Road and Angus Road for a report of an assault. Once on scene, officers located a male in his mid-40&rsquo;s with injuries to his upper body consistent with being stabbed. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>A 48-year&ndash;old male was arrested at the scene without incident and police have confirmed he is the brother of the victim. He was taken into police custody.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The investigation has been taken over by the Division Two Criminal Investigation Branch.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The scene is being held therefore a police presence is expected in the area for the majority of the morning.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Criminal charges are not being released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.</span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-535584,stabbing,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:26:44 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Male in Critical Condition after Late Night Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-in-critical-condition-after-late-night-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-in-critical-condition-after-late-night-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>436242</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>The Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation of an assault that occurred late Wednesday night in the area of Main Street East and Burris Street. A 30-year-old Hamilton man remains in hospital in critical condition. An update on the investigation will be provided later today.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of 646 Main Street East. Once on scene, officers located a 30-year-old Hamilton man with injuries consistent with being stabbed. The male was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, he is considered to be in critical condition.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation and the scene is currently being held. A police presence is expected to be in the area for the majority of the day.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>It is early in the investigation, an update will be provided later today.</span></span></span></p><p><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact&nbsp;Detective Daryl Reid&nbsp;by calling 905-546-3825</span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 21-534663,Assault,stabbing,Major Crime,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:06:39 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>UPDATE: Officers Recovering from Person in Crisis Call</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/update-officers-recovering-from-person-in-crisis-call/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/update-officers-recovering-from-person-in-crisis-call/</guid><pp:caseid>430017</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>The three officers injured during a person in crisis call continue to recover from their injuries.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to the area of James Street North and Robert Street for reports of a person in crisis. Officers used de-escalation techniques and minimal force to secure the male. During the incident, three officers were injured and they were transported to the hospital with various injuries to their neck and head.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The male sustained minor injuries before being safely apprehended and transported to the hospital for an assessment.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The officers received medical treatment and have since been released from the hospital. They are currently at home recovering from their injuries.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>While police services routinely respond for calls of this nature, yesterday&rsquo;s incident reminds us of the importance of community safety and the fact that no call for service is routine.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Hamilton Police Service would like to thank the public for their continued support at this time. Although an incident of this nature causes us all to pause and reflect, we are confident our officers will continue to demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the safety of all Hamilton citizens.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>We continue to investigate the incident and are appealing for anyone with video surveillance or information that have yet to come forward, to contact police.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective David Brewster at 905-546-4067.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.</span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-810671,Assault,Weapon,Person In Crisis,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:34:43 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Male Arrested for Assault at Downtown Men’s Shelter</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-assault-at-downtown-mens-shelter/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-assault-at-downtown-mens-shelter/</guid><pp:caseid>429556</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>A 34-year-old man with ties to the Hamilton area will appear in court later today regarding an assault at a downtown men&rsquo;s shelter.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Thursday, December 17, 2020, shortly after 11:00 p.m., police responded to the Salvation Army located at 94 York Boulevard for reports of a male with a weapon. Once on scene, police located a 49-year-old male with facial injuries believed to have been caused by a sharp-edged weapon. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition with serious injuries. Police secured the immediate area and searched for the suspect. A short time later a 34-year-old male was located within the building. He was arrested without incident and taken into police custody.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>A large knife was located at the scene and it was seized as evidence. Police believe it was used in the assault.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Through investigation, police learned the males are clients of the shelter and believe the incident was targeted.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The suspect will have his matter addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later today where he will be facing several criminal charges.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>34-year-old man with ties to the Hamilton area</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Aggravated Assault</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Fail to comply probation X4</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alex Buck by calling 905-546-3817.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-807071,Assault,Weapon,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:19:44 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Wanted Party – Angelo Miller</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/wanted-party--angelo-miller/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/wanted-party--angelo-miller/</guid><pp:caseid>429027</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1920_?"><p><span><span><span>As a result of an assault investigation that occurred over the weekend, an arrest warrant has been issued for 29-years-old Angelo Miller from Hamilton. He is considered armed and dangerous, if seen do not approach, contact 9-1-1.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Sunday, December 13, 2020, the Hamilton Police Service became involved in the investigation of a violent assault that occurred during the night between December 12 and December 13. Based on the details obtained and evidence collected, police formed reasonable grounds to believe that Angelo Miller held a victim against her will and assaulted her with a weapon. Investigators believe this was a targeted attack.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span>On December 14<span style="font-size: 10.8333px;">,</span>&nbsp;2020, a search warrant was executed at the unit belonging to Angelo Miller, located at 825 Concession Street in Hamilton.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span>While the injuries sustained by the victim are considered to be serious, they are not considered to be life-threatening.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Investigators are aware of the proximity between the two recent incidents that occurred in the area. They&nbsp;continue to investigate to determine if there are any connections.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The assault investigation remains ongoing.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>WANTED</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Angelo Miller, 29-years-old</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Male</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Caucasian</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>6&rsquo; tall</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>163 lbs</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Assault with a weapon X 4</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Forcible Confinement</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Uttering threat to cause death</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Fail to comply Probation X 2</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime and or information to assist in determining the whereabouts of Angelo Miller you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau by calling 905-546-2907.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></a></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-803404,Assault,Wanted,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Arrest Man for Hate-Motivated Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-arrest-man-for-hate-motivated-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-arrest-man-for-hate-motivated-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>427195</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>Hamilton Police have arrested a local man in relation to an investigation involving a hate-motivated altercation. The victim was not physically harmed.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Sunday, November 29, 2020, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North, for reports of a person with a weapon. Once on scene, officers located the victim, a male in his late 20&rsquo;s. He advised that he was inside a local business when a male verbally accosted him. The male made several derogatory statements to the victim referencing sexual orientation. The situation escalated resulting in the male chasing the victim outside of the business with a knife while threatening his life.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>As officers interviewed the victim, the suspect was located and arrested without incident. During the search of the suspect police discovered he was in possession of brass knuckles, an undisclosed amount of Fentanyl, pieces of identification that were not in his name and the knife believed to have been used in the incident.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The suspect was taken into police custody and his matter was addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Monday, November 30, 2020, where he faced several criminal charges.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The victim was not physically harmed.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Reporting hate crimes and incidents is an important step in stopping the cycle of hatred and preventing others from being victimized.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>SEIZED</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Knife</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Brass knuckles</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Identification</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Undisclosed amount of Fentanyl</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Identification not related charged party</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Aaron Kerr, 31-years-of-age from Hamilton</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Assault with a weapon</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Utter threats</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Possession of a prohibited weapon</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Possession of a weapon contrary to an order</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Possession of a controlled substance &ndash; Fentanyl</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Identity theft &ndash; Document</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau by calling 905-546-2907.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-792379,Assault,Weapon,Hate Crime,Threat,Drugs,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:16:20 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses to Mountain Area Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-witnesses-to-mountain-area-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-seek-witnesses-to-mountain-area-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>418531</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>The Hamilton Police Service is investigating an assault which occurred in the area of 555 Sanatorium Rd in Hamilton. Detectives believe a witness was present during the incident and are asking them to come forward.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Sanatorium Road and Rice Avenue after receiving a report of a road rage incident. The information provided described a physical altercation between a male who was walking on the sidewalk and another male who was operating a silver Dodge Caravan. Due to an unknown reason, the driver exited his vehicle and verbally confronted the pedestrian. The situation escalated, the driver assaulted the pedestrian and then fled the scene. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Hamilton man, later attended a local medical facility to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>SUSPECT</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span>Male</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Caucasian</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>5&rsquo;10&rdquo; in height</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>190 lbs weight</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Short dark hair</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Clean-shaven</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Black a grey shirt with a stripe</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Light coloured shorts</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><span>Detectives from the Mountain Division Criminal Investigations Bureau are investigating the incident. They believe a witness was in the area at the time of the incident and may have captured a photograph of the suspect and the license plate on his vehicle, prior to him fleeing the scene. They are appealing to that person or anyone else with information, to come forward.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jared Millington by calling 905-546-8966 or Detective Sergeant Marco Delconte by calling 905-546-3851.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-717964,Assault,Suspect,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:43:45 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Male Charged After Road Rage Incident</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-charged-after-road-rage-incident/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-charged-after-road-rage-incident/</guid><pp:caseid>416445</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span>On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Wilson Street West and Fiddlers Green Road in Ancaster for reports of a road rage incident.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span>The situation escalated and the vehicles pulled into a plaza nearby. Upon arriving, the male drivers exited their vehicles and an alteration took place resulting in a 73-year-old male being thrown to the ground and assaulted.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span>CHARGED</span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span><span>Omar Strickland, 56-year-old male</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><span><span>CHARGE</span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span><span>Assault Cause Bodily Harm</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><span><span>He will appear at the John Sopinka Court House on Thursday, November 19, 2020.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span>If you have any information regarding this incident, please call 905-546-4930. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span></span> <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com"><span><span>http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></a></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-727400,Media,Assault,Road Rage]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:32:45 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Hamilton Man Arrested for Assaulting COVID Assessment Centre Employee</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-man-arrested-for-assaulting-covid-assessment-centre-employee/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-man-arrested-for-assaulting-covid-assessment-centre-employee/</guid><pp:caseid>414245</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>A 44-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested in relation to an assault of a COVID-19 assessment centre employee. He is facing the criminal charge of assault with a weapon.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, shortly after 2:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a report of an assault at</span> <span>the Dave Andreychuk Arena, located at 25 Hester Street. The facility is currently being used as a drive-through COVID-19 assessment centre.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>Once on scene, officers were informed about an incident that involved a male who had attended for testing. Not satisfied with the testing procedure he became irate with a&nbsp;staff member&nbsp;and shouted expletives. Due to his actions the assessment was stopped, he was asked to attend another facility and the staff member walked away. The male continued to verbally accost her while throwing his cup at her. The cup struck the employee and she was covered with its contents. The male was a passenger in a vehicle which immediately fled the scene.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>Through continued investigation, a residential address was identified for the male. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., police attended that location and spoke with him. As a result of the information available to police, he was arrested without incident and later released. The male is scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, to answer to the criminal charge of assault with a weapon.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>The staff member was not physically injured in the incident.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><b><span>CHARGED</span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span>Hamilton man, 44-years-of-age</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><b><span>CHARGE</span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span>Assault with a weapon</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact the Mountain Division Staff Sergeant&rsquo;s Office by calling 905-546-3886.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-723909,Assault,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Male Arrested for Assault on City Employee</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-assault-on-city-employee/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/male-arrested-for-assault-on-city-employee/</guid><pp:caseid>413533</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>A 25-year-old male has been arrested in relation to an assault on a city employee who was carrying out his employment duties. The victim continues to recover from his injuries.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, shortly before 8:00 a.m., waste collectors for the City of Hamilton attended an encampment located in the area of 195 Ferguson Avenue, North. At that time, they were in the process of collecting waste when they were approached by a male from the encampment. Without provocation, the suspect assaulted one of the employees.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>Upon arrival, police located the suspect who attempted to flee the scene. He was secured and then arrested. The male was released a short time later as a decision was made by the victim to not proceed with criminal charges.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Hamilton Police were made aware the effects of the injuries sustained by the victim were more serious than initially believed and that the victim in this assault wished to support criminal charges against the suspect.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Thursday, September 3, 2020, shortly before 6:30 a.m., a 25-year-old Hamilton man was charged with Assault Level One and Breach Probation.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>The victim continues to recover from his injuries.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Staff Sergeant Steve Hahn at 905-546-4725.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-710313,Assault,Suspect,Media]]></category>
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                        <title>Stabbing Suspect Arrested Without Incident</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/stabbing-suspect-arrested-without-incident/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/stabbing-suspect-arrested-without-incident/</guid><pp:caseid>405684</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Stabbing suspect, Jamie Lee Saulteaux has been arrested thanks to a concerned citizen.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, shortly before 11:00 a.m., a concerned citizen observed&nbsp;a female matching the description of the suspect involved in the early morning stabbing incident. She was standing outside a residence in the area of Arther Avenue North&nbsp;and Wilson Street. The citizen had seen the suspect's image on a social media post from Hamilton Police. Police were notified and immediately attended the location. The identity of the&nbsp;female was confirmed and she was arrested without incident. At the time of her arrest, Saulteaux was in possession of a weapon. The investigation continues as&nbsp;detectives work to confirm it was the weapon used in the assault.</p>

<p>The victim continues to receive treatment for&nbsp;his injuries and his condition has been upgraded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jamie Lee Saulteaux will have heard matter heard at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamilton Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with this investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-703686,stabbing,Assault,Suspect,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Police Seek Assistance in Locating Stabbing Suspect</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seek-assistance-in-locating-stabbing-suspect/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-seek-assistance-in-locating-stabbing-suspect/</guid><pp:caseid>405546</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span>Hamilton Police are seeking the public&rsquo;s assistance in locating a suspect involved in an early morning stabbing incident that occurred at the Jerelday Lodge. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at approximately 1:00 a.m., two residents of the Jerelday Lodge located at 418 Main Street East&nbsp;were socializing in a room when the suspect without provocation stabbed the victim and quickly fled the scene. Hamilton Police were contacted, immediately attended and secured the area. The victim, a 35-year-old Hamilton man was transported to the hospital and is currently in stable condition with life-threatening injuries.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>The suspect remains outstanding along with the weapon used.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>Hamilton Police are the seeking public assistance in locating Jamie Lee Saulteaux, 23-years-of-age from Hamilton. If you see Jamie Saulteaux do not approach, contact 9-1-1 immediately.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><b><span>SUSPECT</span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span><span>Jamie Lee Saulteaux, 23-years-old</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Female</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Medium complexion</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>5&rsquo;2&rdquo; tall</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>148 lbs</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Several tattoos on her face, neck and body</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Unknown clothing</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><strong><span><span><span>CHARGES</span></span></span></strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Aggravated Assault</li>
<li>Possession of Weapons Dangerous</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><span>If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alex Buck by calling 905-546-3817 or Detective Sergeant Dave Oleniuk at (905)546-3833.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at</span> <span><a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></span></span></span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-703686,stabbing,Assault,Suspect,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Off Duty Officer Charged With Assault</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/off-duty-officer-charged-with-assault/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/off-duty-officer-charged-with-assault/</guid><pp:caseid>401529</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>On July 14, 2020 at approximately 4 p.m., the Surete du Qu&eacute;bec attended a commercial premises in the area of Otter Lake, Qu&eacute;bec. A verbal altercation had taken place earlier&nbsp;between two males over alleged damage to property but continued when one of the males re-attended the area. </span></p>

<p><span>As a result of a subsequent assault complaint, the Surete du Qu&eacute;bec arrested an off-duty 22-year-member of the Hamilton Police Service. The&nbsp; member was released from custody and is scheduled to have his matter addressed on October 13, 2020 at the Courthouse located at 30 rue John Campbell&rsquo;s Bay in Qu&eacute;bec. The other individual involved&nbsp;in this matter is also facing charges pertaining to the altercation.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Constable Jeff Coleman is charged with Assault Level One.</p>

<p>Hamilton Police Service will also be conducting an investigation under the Police Services Act.&nbsp;</p>

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            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Two Victims Injured During Surprise Assault in Gage Park</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/two-victims-injured-during-surprise-assault-in-gage-park/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/two-victims-injured-during-surprise-assault-in-gage-park/</guid><pp:caseid>392803</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>An arrest has been made towards a Hamilton man after two people were randomly assaulted while walking in the area of Gage Park.</p>

<p>On June 5, 2020, shortly before 7:30 a.m., police attended Gage Park at 1000 Main Street East in Hamilton for a disturbance.</p>

<p>When police arrived it appeared a 40-year-old female and an 83-year-old male had been randomly assaulted by an unknown male on a pathway west of the Fountain which continues along the gravel pathway towards Gage Avenue. Both victims were transported to the hospital and their medical status is still being assessed. No weapons were used.</p>

<p>A 43-year-old male was arrested at the&nbsp;scene and remains in custody. Assault-related charges are expected to be laid.</p>

<p>The investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to determine the motive for the assault.</p>

<p>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Mario Rizzo at (905) 546-2918 or Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau at (905)546-2907.</p>

<p>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-634917,Media,Assault,Arrest]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:41:59 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <title>Investigation into Assault and Firearm Continues</title>
                        <link>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/investigation-into-assault-and-firearm-continues/</link>
                        <guid>https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/investigation-into-assault-and-firearm-continues/</guid><pp:caseid>391207</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hamilton Police continue to investigate a disturbance that occurred in a residence near King Street and Gage Avenue. An assault is believed to have taken place with a firearm present.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, shortly after 10:30 p.m. Hamilton Police received information about a disturbance inside a residence located in the area of King Street East and Gage Avenue South. Officers immediately responded and secured the area which included closing King Street from Gage Avenue South to East Bend Avenue South.</p>

<p>Through continued investigation, police learned an assault had occurred inside the residence and a firearm was present. During the following hours, detectives applied for a search warrant. The warrant was granted and shortly after 7:00 am. Tactical officers entered the residence and no suspects were located inside.</p>

<p>As a result of the search, police have recovered firearms, controlled substances, as well as evidence of the alleged assault. Criminal charges are expected to be laid accordingly.</p>

<p>The investigation remains ongoing with police holding the scene and conducting interviews during the course of the day.</p>

<p>The two victims injured during the assault did not require medical attention and are expected to make a full recovery.</p>

<p>If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau by calling 905-546-2907.</p>

<p>To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Case Number: 20-620330,Assault,Weapon,Media]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 09:51:14 -0400</pubDate>
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