Police were called to a Mohawk Road West residence to investigate a domestic incident where a dog was kicked and property damaged. The investigation led Police to a downtown apartment where a shotgun and other items were located inside. Several criminal charges have been laid.

On Monday, August 3, 2020, shortly after 5:30 a.m., an argument between a male and female occurred inside her Mohawk Road West residence. When asked to leave, the male became agitated and kicked her dog in the face and damaged a screen window.

Police received further information that the male had a shotgun at his apartment on Charlton Ave W. A search warrant was obtained and contact was made with the male who inside his apartment. Police negotiated with the male who surrendered himself to without incident.

Police seized the following items:

Recovered Property

• Shotgun Remington Model 1100
• Shotgun shells
• Black Stun Gun / Taser
• Black shotgun-style pellet gun
• Two black handgun style pellet guns

Charged: Michael ROUSSEL (41-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Mischief under $5000
• Cruelty to Animals
• Possession Contrary to Order x 12
• Possession Under $5000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon
• Careless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of Firearm

Roussel is currently bound by firearm prohibition orders. He was placed under arrest and charged. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

If you have information that can assist in this investigation, please contact Mountain Criminal Investigative Branch, Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at (905)546-3851 or Detective Constable Scott Reid at 905-546-8969.

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 January 17, 2020, shortly after 12:00 a.m., police received information about an assault that occurred at a residence on Alexsia Court in Hamilton. The information received led police to believe there was a concern for a male in crisis.

Shortly after 8:00 a.m., police entered the home and located an unconscious male upstairs. The male was transported to the hospital without further incidents.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation please contact Acting Detective Tracey Constable of the Mountain Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905)546-8965.

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

The Hamilton Police Emergency Response Unit attended an address on East 36th Street in the city of Hamilton for a male who had threatened a family member.  Upon arrival, police initiated communication with a barricaded male who was not a resident. There were no other occupants in the residence at the time. Crisis negotiators responded and continued communication with the male in an attempt to persuade him to exit the residence peacefully. After several hours, a fire occurred in the basement. The fire created a large amount of smoke, causing the male to evacuate the residence.  Upon exiting, he attempted to flee and was subsequently arrested. He was taken to hospital for medical attention for non-life threatening injuries sustained in the fire. 

The Hamilton Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.  

The investigation is ongoing and the scene is being held as Detectives from the Division 30 Criminal Investigations Branch and the Ontario Fire Marshall Office are expected to attend today.

Through investigation, police were made aware there was a concern of gunshots during the incident. At this time police have found no evidence to support that occurred.    

The Hamilton Police Service would like to thank area residents for their cooperation during the investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Marco Del Conte by calling 905-546-3851 or Detective Richard Vanderboom at 905-546-2377.

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