The investigation stemmed from allegations that occurred between Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and Thursday, April 18, 2024. It was reported that Braun falsely solicited support related to pregnancy and childbirth from unsuspecting victim(s).

Braun was arrested yesterday in Brantford by Hamilton Police. Following a bail hearing held this morning, she now remains in custody.

As this matter is now before the courts, Hamilton Police will not be releasing further information at this time.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Acting Detective Sergeant Kerry Strabac at 905-546-3851 or KStrabac@hamiltonpolice.ca

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.

From mid-December 2023 to the present, a bold suspect targeted these establishments, using a rock to shatter windows and gain illicit access. In response, Hamilton Police swiftly launched a comprehensive investigation, leading to an arrest.

Our officers' diligent efforts have successfully identified a suspect linked to at least 16 of these brazen break-ins, bringing a sense of relief to affected businesses and the community at large.

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Break and Enter Unit executed a search warrant in the Ancaster, culminating in the arrest of Joey Robert Hudson, a 44-year-old male.

Joey Hudson now faces multiple charges, including:

·       16 Counts of Break and Enter Commit

·       16 Counts of Disguise with Intent

·       16 Counts of Disobey Court Order

·       16 Counts of Failing to Comply with Probation

While this arrest is significant, Hamilton Police emphasize that the investigations are ongoing. 
Detectives are dedicated to thoroughly investigating every aspect of these incidents and encourage the public to come forward with any additional information.

Contact Information for Witnesses:

• Detective Constable Patrick Root, Hamilton Police B.E.A.R. Unit: 905-540-6327
• Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge: 905-546-2991

Individuals with information related to this investigation are urged to contact police in their continuing efforts.

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

The Hamilton Police Service appreciates the vigilance of the community and their cooperation in helping to address and resolve this concerning pattern of break-ins.

A Hamilton Police investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Hamilton man, for a number of Human Trafficking related offences.

The Hamilton Police Service has arrested and charged, 59-year-old, Gary Leblanc, currently of Hamilton, after an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred between November of 2022 and February of 2023.

Gary Leblanc has been charged with the following:

Hamilton Police believe there may be additional victims as the suspect would target vulnerable youth and transport them in a grey sedan.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detectives of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-546-3828 or the Vice & Drugs Unit non-emergency line at  905-546-3801.

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

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

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 www.cschn.

On Friday, May 12, 2023, shortly before 7:00p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the intersection of Upper Wentworth and Stone Church Road East, after a Honda motorcycle travelling northbound collided with a Chevrolet van travelling southbound on Upper Wentworth.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 33-year-old Hamilton man, was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 49-year-old Hamilton woman, was also hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Hamilton Police have charged the 49-year-old Hamilton woman with Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act.  

Thank you to the many members of the Hamilton community who came forward and provided video evidence, tips and information which assisted in this investigation.

On Friday, April 14, 2023, shortly after 5:00p.m., a Ford Mustang was eastbound on Main Street East. Immediately after exiting the intersection with James Street South the Mustang veered to its right and mounted the sidewalk.  The Mustang struck multiple fixed objects before striking a bus stop bench with bystanders.  The vehicle came to rest when it crashed into a concrete light standard, knocking it down. 

A male bystander who was seated on the bench suffered serious injuries to his lower leg and was transported to hospital.  His medical status was later upgraded to serious but stable condition.  The other bystander reportedly escaped injury.

The 86-year-old male driver of the Mustang was uninjured. 

Hamilton Police has concluded its investigation into the collision and have charged an 86 year old Hamilton man with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm under the Highway Traffic Act.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with their investigation into this collision, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

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

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, shortly after midnight, Hamilton Police responded to the area of Crockett Street and East 34^th Street after receiving calls for shots fired.

Police located evidence consistent with that of a shooting and entered into an investigation.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Hamilton Police arrested the alleged gunman, Joseph Soules.

CHARGED:

Joseph Charles Soules

·        31-years-of-age

·        Hamilton

CHARGES:

·        Discharge Firearm with Intent

·        Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm

·        Occupant of a Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm

·        Reckless Discharge of a Firearm

·        Carless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of Firearm

·        Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order

·        Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

Vehicle and residential search warrants were executed on the west mountain and investigators located a loaded prohibited firearm and a quantity of illicit drugs which have an estimated street value of over $100,000.

Police continue to investigate this incident and ask that anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police to please contact Detective David Brewster of Investigative Services at 905-546-4067 to provide any information.

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

Hamilton Police were called to the intersection of Barton Street West and MacNab Street North shortly after 9:00 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, April 25, 2023. As a result of this collision two individuals were transported to hospital in critical condition. A 73-year-old man was later pronounced deceased in hospital.

 CHARGED:

• Nedal Abusalem
• 45-years-of-age
• Hamilton

CHARGE:

• Dangerous Operation Causing Death

Thank you to the many members of the Hamilton community who came forward and provided video evidence, tips and information which assisted in this investigation. 

If you have information on this investigation, please contact Detective Constable Steven Cruickshanks at 905-546-4753. 
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 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 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

Hamilton Police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders who are engaged in violence, drug activity and guns in the Hamilton community. Police have arrested two in connection to drug trafficking in Hamilton this week.

On Friday March 3, 2023, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police executed one residential and two vehicle search warrants as part of an on-going investigation.

Members of the Major Drug Unit had been investigating a drug trafficking ring that was believed to be distributing fentanyl and cocaine throughout Hamilton. The investigation extended to areas all across South-Western Ontario.

Police have charged two individuals and seized a large quantity of suspected high concentrated fentanyl, cocaine, and currency. Police also located a firearm along with five extended high capacity magazines with ammunition. Finally, investigators seized a motor vehicle that was involved in the commission of the offence.

SEIZED:

• Glock handgun with a fully loaded magazine
• Dozens of rounds of 9mm ammunition
• Five high capacity extended magazines loaded with ammunition
• Four ounces of suspected high concentrated fentanyl that once prepared for street doses would have the ability to produce over two kilograms of fentanyl for distribution
• Five ounces of crack cocaine
• Mercedes motor vehicle
• Bundled Canadian currency believed to be $35,000-$50,000 (still being processed)
• Mobile devices
• Scales
• Drug production equipment
• Cutting agents to add to drug production

The estimated street value of seized drugs is over $450,000.

CHARGED:

Lual Ayom NGONG

• 27-years-of-age
• Hamilton

CHARGES:

• Careless storage of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Six counts of Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Loaded prohibited firearm
• Tamper with serial number of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• CDSA 5(2) fentanyl
• CDSA 5(2) cocaine
• Proceeds of crime over $5000
• Three counts of Fail to comply probation
• Possession of a firearm contrary to order

CHARGED:

• Lauren THOMPSON
• 47-years-of-age
• Grimsby

CHARGES:

• Careless storage of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Six counts of Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Loaded prohibited firearm
• Tamper with serial number of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• CDSA 5(2) fentanyl
• CDSA 5(2) cocaine
• Proceeds over $5000

This is not the end. Hamilton Police will continue to engage with our community, police partners and share information in order to provide community safety. The citizens of Hamilton need to continue to feel safe in their communities and as a community we need to stop illicit drugs and guns from entering our streets.

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

Hamilton Police have charged a 32-year-old man in relation to a residential fire.

On Monday, December 5, 2022, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a residential fire on Burton Street. A family with young children were asleep within the residence at the time the house caught fire.

A neighbour extinguished the fire and alerted the residents of the home.  Without the assistance of this person the fire could have resulted in a tragedy.

Hamilton Police have identified and charged, Daniel William Arnold, a 32-year-old man of Cambridge for the following offences;

• Arson - Disregard for Human Life
• Fail to Comply Probation Adult

On behalf of the family and investigators, many thanks to multiple members of the community for coming forward and assisting with identifying the suspect involved in the arson.  The family was able to enjoy the holidays knowing the suspect was held in custody. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Shaun Fennessy by calling 905-540-3819.

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

He was arrested on Tuesday May 24, 2022 and his next court appearance is Friday, May 27, 2022.

CHARGED

• Thomas JORDAN

CHARGES

• Dangerous operation cause death
• Criminal negligence cause death  
• Failure to stop after accident resulting in death 
• Possession over $5,000 
• Flight from Peace Officer

Police investigation results in the seizure of a loaded handgun, ammunition, drugs and cash.

On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on the Stoney Creek Mountain.

A Hamilton man was arrested and charged with several firearms and drug related offences.

As a result of the search warrant, police located and seized:

• Loaded Browning .22cal handgun
• 11 rounds of ammunition in the magazine
• In excess of $10,000 in cash
• 82 baggies containing small quantities of fentanyl
• Baggies containing small quantities of cocaine

Harmer was brought to Central custody, where he has been held for bail.

This is not the end. Hamilton Police will continue to engage with our community, police partners and share information in order to provide community safety. The citizens of Hamilton need to continue to feel safe in their communities and as a community we need to stop gun violence.

Public safety is a shared responsibility, in which both citizens and police have important roles.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Greg Slack at 905-546-3887.

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

On Friday, June 25, 2021 shortly after 10:30 a.m. Hamilton Police responded to the area of Victoria Avenue South and Young Street in Hamilton. A 38-year-old male was located in a wooded area and pronounced deceased on scene.

The death was suspicious and the Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit assumed the investigation. The deceased has been identified as Jed Anger Junior a 38-year-old man of Hamilton. 

A postmortem was able to determine the cause of death, however the manner of death was unable to be determined.

Through continued investigation the Major Crime Unit has learned there was an altercation between Jed and two people in the wooded area that resulted in the Jed's death.

Now that charges are before the courts, investigators will not discuss evidence as it pertains to the case.

This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

The Major Crime Unit is not looking for any more suspects.

The investigation continues and police ask if you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective David Tsuchida at 905-546-4123.

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

As a result of information brought forward from the community, the Hamilton Police Sexual Assault Unit commenced an investigation into Jesse Chiavaroli. Investigators also worked closely with the Ontario Provincial Police and Niagara Regional Police Service after reports involving Chiavaroli were made in those areas.

On June 2, 2021, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Burnaby Detachment arrested Jesse Chiavaroli for six counts of sexual assault.

He was remanded into custody and transported back to Hamilton for a bail hearing today.

Chiavaroli is a former resident of Niagara and Hamilton. He worked in the restaurant and bar industry in downtown St. Catharines and Niagara Falls from 2009 - 2015.

Additionally, Jesse Chiavaroli worked in the restaurant and bar industry in Hamilton from 2015 - 2018.

Police believe there could be more victims. All survivors are encouraged to report these crimes to the Hamilton Police Service by contacting the Sexual Assault Unit (non-emergency line) at 905-540-5553 or www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca to file an online report

In the Niagara Region you are asked to contact Sexual Assualt Unit, Detective Constable Avril Murphy at 905-688-4111 extension: 1009450. In the communities to which OPP police, please contact Constable Martin Hachey at 705-445-4321.

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice in when they report an incident, where and how.

Anyone with information can also contact the Sexual Assault Unit, provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamiIton.com.

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults 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 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv.

On March 17, 2019, shortly after 3:00 a.m., emergency services responded to a collision between two vehicles on Queenston Road East at Kenora Avenue, Hamilton.

A black 2008 Maserati, being operated by a 35-year-old Hamilton man, was travelling at a high rate of speed westbound on Queenston Road East near Kenora Avenue. A 24-year-old Hamilton driver of 2007 silver Mercedes-Benz Sports Utility was struck by the Maserati causing the Maserati to leave the road and collide with two hydro poles before striking the Mercedes-Benz vehicle a second time.

The driver of the Maserati fled the area on foot leaving his injured passengers behind. All three passengers of the Maserati were transported to the hospital where they received treatment for various broken bones. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle remained on scene and provided a statement to police.

The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues with the investigation. The driver was identified, arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or those who may have information, to call if they have not yet spoken to investigators. Please contact Collision Reconstruction Unit Detectives at 905-546-4755 or 905-546-4753.

Charged: Istref Bajcinca, male (35-years) Hamilton resident

• Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm (x3)
• Fail to Remain at a Collision Scene - Cause Bodily Harm