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.

As a result of the investigation, Grimsby resident Nicolas Cappella has been charged with the following offences:

• Attempted Murder
• Assault with a Weapon
• Utter Threats to Cause Death (x2)

This investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to the public for information leading to the arrest of other individuals involved in this incident.  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Amberlee Rodgers at 905-546-2919 / arodgers@hamiltonpolice.ca, contact Crimestoppers.

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 Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, shortly after 7:00 a.m., police received multiple calls of a large truck which had driven into the Ezee Clean Car Wash located at Highway 8 and Green Road in Stoney Creek.

During the incident, the suspects intentionally hit a witness with a pick-up truck causing the man to be seriously injured. 

Police have identified and arrested a third involved individual as Louis Lavont Alexander, 55-years-of-age from Hamilton.

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Hamilton Police arrested Louis Alexander and executed a search warrant at his residence. Alexander will appear in court today, Friday, March 17, 2023.  

Alexander faces the following charges:

·         Three counts of Break and Enter – Commit

·         Two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

·         Arson – Damage to Property

Police continue to investigate as a fourth individual is known to be involved.  If you have information, we encourage you to come forward and contact Detective Robert DiIanni of the Homicide Unit at 905-546-3836. 

Due to the serious nature of the injuries, the Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation.

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

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, shortly after 7:00 a.m., police received multiple calls of a large truck which had driven into the Ezee Clean Car Wash located at Highway 8 and Green Road in Stoney Creek.

During the incident, the suspects intentionally hit a witness with a pick-up truck causing the man to be seriously injured. 

Police have identified and arrested two of the involved individuals from Hamilton as Maxwell Swiston, 28-years-of-age and Jason Ward, 45-years-of-age.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Swiston was arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday, February 15.

Swiston faces the following charges:

• Attempt Murder
• Break and Enter - Commit - Mischief Over $5000
• Two counts of Break and Enter – Commit - Theft Over $5000
• Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Arson

Swiston also had outstanding warrants in Hamilton for Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle, Flight from Police, four counts of Fail to Comply Probation and Possession Under $5000.

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Jason Ward was arrested.

Ward faces the following charges:

• Break and Enter – Commit - Mischief Over $5000
• Break and Enter - Commit Theft Over $5000  
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Detectives continue to investigate and believe that there are additional individuals known to be involved in this incident. 

If you have information, we encourage you to come forward and contact Detective Robert DiIanni of the Homicide Unit at 905-546-3836. 

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

Investigators have obtained surveillance footage from various citizens and have used it, in conjunction with other techniques, to identify other persons present during the shooting incident.

Investigators continue to ask the public for assistance and are asking anyone with material information to come forward by either reporting to the Major Crime Unit or Crime Stoppers. Please note that any information provided through Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest could result in a cash reward.

We want those responsible for this senseless shooting to be held accountable.

Investigators believe this is a targeted shooting.

Hamilton Police are actively looking for a suspect and a suspect vehicle.

As a result of this senseless act and complete disregard for human life within our community, Hamilton Police have laid the following charges:

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this crime you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers of the Major Crime Unit by calling 905-546-3843.

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

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 just shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Barton Street East and Oak Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.

A 23-year old male was located and had sustained injuries consistent with gun shot wounds. He was transported to hospital with serious life threatening injuries. His condition is currently serious but stable.

On Thursday, July 29, 2021 the investigation was transferred to the Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit.

Detectives believe that this was a targeted incident and are asking residents and businesses in the area to check any video surveillance they may have that could assist police in their investigation. 

At this time investigators are looking for a black 4-door vehicle and one male suspect.

Further description is not available at this time.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this crime you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers of the Major Crime Unit by calling 905-546-3843.

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

On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Parkdale Avenue North and Barton Street East after receiving reports of a shooting.

A 25-year old woman was located nearby who had sustained injuries consistent with a gun shot wound. She was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, a 24-year-old male was located and arrested in relation to this shooting. The accused of No Fixed Address appeared in court by video on June 13, 2021, and charged with multiple offences including Attempted Murder. He remains in custody.

Thank-you to the public for their on-going support with investigations in Hamilton. This is an asset in the relentless pursuit of offenders.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Greg Doerr by calling 905-546-2907.

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

On Monday, November 9, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of York Blvd and Queen St. North, for a street disturbance call. Upon police arrival, they found a 46-year-old female victim suffering from serious injuries. Divisional Detectives began their investigation into the assault which sent this woman to hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators have discovered that the victim was violently attacked with a large stick without provocation. The victim did not know her attacker and there was no known connection between the two. Detectives obtained video surveillance in the area and were able to obtain a description for area patrol units.

Later the same evening, police would respond to numerous disturbance calls where a male suspect was randomly attacking people in the city. This male suspect was eventually located and arrested by patrol units in the area of Jackson and MacNab St.

This male suspect was later identified by police and arrested for the attack on the 46 year-old female earlier in the evening.

At approximately 7:00 a.m. on November 10, witnesses located the lifeless body of  29-year-old  Andrew Ainscow of Hamilton. He was located in an alleyway just west of James St. S. between Duke and Bold Streets. Ainscow was stabbed to death in the alleyway.

The Major Crime Unit was contacted shortly after 7:00 a.m. and took carriage of the homicide investigation. Homicide Investigators from the Major Crime Unit continue to investigate this homicide. During the course of the investigation, homicide detectives reviewed the incident at York and Queen St. with Divisional Detectives. After video was obtained, The Major Crime unit assumed carriage of this incident and have charged the following person with attempted murder:

• Keith Allan Overholt, 38-years-old of No Fixed Address

Police continue to ask residents in the area to check their surveillance systems. Canvassing for witnesses will continue throughout the day.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers at 905-546-3843.

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

On July 29, 2020, shortly after 1:30 a.m., police attended an apartment disturbance at 123 Bold Street in Hamilton. Police located signs of a commotion and a large amount of blood but found no one inside.

Approximately 10 minutes later, a male with severe abdominal lacerations entered St. Joseph’s Healthcare emergency room for medical treatment. He advised being stabbed by a friend during an altercation at his apartment on Bold Street, Hamilton. Police were at the hospital for an unrelated matter and obtained details of the assault from the victim. The victim confirmed the other male involved was also sitting in the hospital waiting for medical care.

Police spoke to the patient and evidence lead to the arrest of a 31-year-old male at the hospital. After police gathered all their related evidence Attempt Murder charges were laid.

The victim remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect received minor injuries and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Charged: Aaron Rozek (31-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Attempt Murder
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Fail to Comply Probation x 2

If you have information that can assist in this investigation please Central Criminal Investigative Branch Staff Sergeant Oleniuk (905)546-3833.

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

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, shortly before 9:00 p.m., an altercation occurred between two males in the Bottoms Up Bar & Grill parking lot on Barton Street East in Hamilton. A 32-year-old male received serious injuries to his face and neck by a knife. The assailant fled the scene on foot but was located several blocks away by uniform officers. At this time he was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Weapons Offences and Breach of Probation.

The victim was located and transported to the hospital in serious condition.

On Monday, June 8, 2020, further evidence was received resulting in the case to be transferred to the Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit. The accused of No Fixed Address appeared in court by video on June 9, 2020, and charged with Attempt Murder. He remains in custody.

On June 10^th and 11^th, 2020, the City of Hamilton Public Works assisted police by recovering the weapon in a sewer area close by to the offence.

Charged: Jesse Patey (male, 26-years-old) No Fixed Address

Charges:

• Attempt Murder
• Assault – Aggravated
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Fail to Comply with Probation x2
• Assault – Weapon
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Christian Mukendi of the Division 20 Criminal Investigation Branch by calling 905-546-2920 or 905-546-2967.

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

Shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, Hamilton Police responded to the Tim Hortons located at the intersection of Caroline Street South and King Street West for a person with a weapon. Divisional Detectives investigated and charged a 16-year-old male with numerous offences including multiple firearms-related offences and Attempted Murder. The investigation continues and police are searching for the following witnesses:

Witness #1

Male, dark hair, olive coloured jacket, blue jeans, brown shoes

This witness arrived on foot northbound on Caroline Street. He was standing at the Tim Hortons counter when the shot was fired.

Witness #2 and #3

Young female, red coat, pink purse, blue jeans, grey shoes (possibly Keds)

Young female, blue coat, blue jeans, white sneakers, backpack

These two young females had been dropped off together in a dark coloured four-door sedan and had been standing at the Tim Hortons counter when the shot was fired.

Witness #4

Adult female, olive green coat (yellow or white coloured stripe), blue jeans, black shoes

This woman was driving a dark coloured sedan. She stopped to talk to a male who had been standing outside of the Tim Hortons after the shot was fired. Investigators believe that she had been at Vida La Pita which is located beside the Tim Hortons.

Police are requesting they contact Detective Constable Rebecca Moran at 905-546-3817.