On Sunday, August 4, 2024, shortly after 9:00 a.m., Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a fire at 70 Jerome Crescent.

The fire was located within a unit on the first floor. Hamilton Fire Services extinguished the fire and found a lone male in a chair, unresponsive. He was moved out of the apartment where life-saving measures were performed, the male was eventually transported to the hospital in serious condition.

Tragically, the 63-year-old man has passed away from his injuries.

The Ontario Fire Marshal is leading the investigation. The fire is deemed non-suspicious at this time.

If you have information that you feel may assist with this investigation you are encourage to contact Fire/Arson Investigator Greg Blunsdon by calling 905-540-5085.

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 investigate the City’s second homicide of the year.

On Wednesday March 6, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 119 King Street West, Hamilton.  Officers arrived on scene locating a male on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

The victim of this murder has now been identified as, 19-year-old, Alexander Circiumaru of Hamilton.  Family have provided the below photograph to be released to the public.  A post mortem examination is taking place today in Toronto.

Investigation has revealed that Alexander Circiumaru was walking on the sidewalk when a single male shooter jumped out of a car and shot several times before returning to the car and fleeing westbound on King Street West.  The vehicle was last seen continuing westbound in the area of King Street West and Queen Street North. 

The shooter is described as a male, dressed all in black clothing and wearing a face mask.  The suspect vehicle is believed to be a newer model Honda Civic black or dark grey in colour with a spoiler on the trunk. 

Police believe this to be a targeted attack and are reviewing area CCTV video in an effort to identify those people involved. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Andrew Grant by calling 905-546-3874.

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

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area of Herkimer Street and Caroline Street South. Upon arrival, police confirmed a shooting incident took place and located a man suffering from gunshot wounds in an alley. The man was transported to hospital where he then succumbed to his injuries.

Shortly thereafter, police received information that an individual appeared at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.

Police are now investigating if the two incidents are related and continue to hold the scene at Herkimer Street and Caroline Street South, where multiple bullet casings were located.

Hamilton Police are encouraging anyone with information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime to please contact Detective Robert Di Ianni at 905-546-3836.

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 Service would like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of the citizens of Hamilton, The Hamilton Fire Department, The Hamilton Paramedic Service, The Halton Regional Police Service Marine Unit, Hamilton Beach Rescue/Coast Guard, Niagara Regional Police Marine Unit, The Ontario Provincial Police, Mohawk College and the Royal Canadian Air Force Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton, who assisted in the search for the missing person.

At this time, we are requesting privacy for the friends and family of those affected by this terrible tragedy.

On Thursday April 13, 2023, shortly after 9:30p.m., a Yamaha motorcycle was northbound on Upper James Street approaching Twenty Road.  The motorcycle, carrying a driver and a passenger, collided with a southbound Toyota SUV.

The passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and later pronounced dead in hospital.  The motorcycle driver was transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was treated in hospital before being released.

Hamilton Police investigation uncovered evidence of a third vehicle involved in the collision and have now identified the driver.

The driver of the third vehicle, a 44-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with Fail to Remain Cause Bodily Harm under the Criminal Code of Canada.

The 44-year-old Hamilton man will be appearing in court on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

This investigation is still ongoing and if you have any information that you believe could assist police, you are asked to please contact the Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-200-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On June 5, 2020, Hamilton Police received several calls from the Hamilton Community which has led to a confirmed identity.

The 28-year-old male lived a transient lifestyle with ties to the Hamilton area. The male was known to frequently attend the downtown core.

The next of kin has been notified.

On May 2, 2020, shortly after 8:00 p.m., a person was walking on the top of Jackson Square and noticed two males lying on the ground unresponsive. The citizen was able to wake-up one of the males at which time he left on foot before police arrived. However, the other male was lifeless and pronounced dead by paramedics.

The deceased male had no identification and there have been no inquiries or missing persons with his profile reported. The body was sent to Centre of Forensic Sciences at which time confirmation on the male’s description was provided.

It is believed that his lifestyle was a contributing factor in his death and police are not investigating this as suspicious.

Police are asking for the male that left the scene prior to police arrival to call.

Deceased Description:

• Male, 21 to 32-years
•  202lbs
• 5’8 (approximately)
• Black curly shoulder length hair
• Light complexion

Clothing Description:

• Black patterned golf shirt
• Blue Fila sport jersey
• Black winter Canada Goose jacket (size small)
• Black & grey slippers
• Watch (black and grey striped band)
• Necklace with pendent, silver bracelet and costume jewellery earrings

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the identity of this male please call Detective Constable Kevin Jones (905) 546-3821 or Detective Sergeant Dave Oleniuk at (905) 546-3833.

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