On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, just before 4:45 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Trinity Road South and Butter Road West in the City of Hamilton after reports of a head-on collision.

A white Hyundai Elantra sedan and a grey GMC Yukon Suburban were involved in the collision. 

Following an investigation, Hamilton Police have identified the driver involved in the collision as a 36-year-old man from Caledonia, who was operating with a suspended licence. He has been charged with Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

If you have information that you believe could assist in this investigation please contact Detective Constable Wesley Wilson of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or wwilson@hamiltonpolice.ca.

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

A vehicle travelling southbound on Cochrane Road proceeded into the railway crossing and collided with the eastbound train.  The 38 year-old female driver of the vehicle, and a 2 year-old passenger were taken to the hospital for medical attention but have since been released.

The Hamilton Police Service commenced an investigation into the collision and have charged the driver with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Negligence.

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

The Hamilton Police Service Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sergeant Hannah Carter of the Traffic Safety Branch at 905-546-3948 or by email at hcarter@hamiltonpolice.ca 

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

On August 29, 2019, shortly before 2:30 p.m., police responded to a Dundas apartment building to investigate shots fired. Police identified the apartment and spoke to the resident. The male was showing signs of alcohol use but did co-operate with police questioning. He confirmed he had several BB guns inside and assisted in their location. While Police was inside they located a BB handgun on the coffee and one on the kitchen table. There was also a large cardboard box with numerous BB holes and shells inside. 

Police felt there were general concerns for safety and seized 15 replica BB guns from the residence.

The police did not have grounds to charge the resident criminally. However, the City By-law 19-114 - restricts the use of Discharging of Recreational Firearms within the City of Hamilton.

The 55-year-old Dundas man has been charged.

He has a scheduled court date for September 26, 2019, to answer to the charge.

If you have information relating to this offence you can call, Mountain Patrol Staff Sergeant at (905)546-3886.

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

On March 9, 2019, shortly after 2:05 p.m., the Hamilton Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a GO bus and a pedestrian at the Hamilton GO Centre located at 36 Hunter Street East, Hamilton.

A GO Bus parked at the bus terminal began reversing from the parking location resulting in a collision occurring between the bus and an 84-year-old woman from Brantford. The pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The Hamilton Collision Reconstruction Unit attended the location and continued with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, the GO Bus Driver has been charged. He will appear in court on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. 

CHARGED 

• Male (60-years-old) Burlington resident

CHARGE

• Careless Driving Cause Death

Hamilton Police have identified the involvement of a 2016 Nissan Altima. Police believe it was used to transport Tyrell Edwards-Lafleur and Noah Hope to and from the area of the Barton Street East shooting on February 22, 2019. The vehicle is registered to a 24-year-old Hamilton woman, who is the girlfriend of Tyrell Edwards-Lafleur.

A search warrant for the vehicle was granted and it was examined by the Hamilton Police Forensics Unit. A loaded 9mm handgun was located within a hidden compartment inside the vehicle.

As a result, Tyrell Edwards-Lafleur and Kendra Omega Davis will face the following firearm charges.

Charges:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use (transportation, storage) of a firearm
• Possession of a Firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

Edwards-Lafleur received an additional charge of Possession contrary to order.

Police are still receiving data and reviewing video surveillance footage. Additional charges may follow.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses who have information about this incident to please call Detective Mike Ebert at 905-546-416.

Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com