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.

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Hamilton officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of Queenston Road and Nash Road.

During the investigation, the passenger of the vehicle provided police with multiple aliases, until the identity of the individual was confirmed and officers came to learn that the passenger was on conditions to remain out of the City of Hamilton, except for appearance in court.

Police located the following during a search of the vehicle and passenger;

• Approximately 12.4 grams in Fentanyl
• Approximately 4.5 grams in Cocaine
• $1013 in Canadian Currency
• A broken revolver starter pistol

The passenger, a 17-year-old man of Toronto, has been charged with;

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Breach of Undertaking

The 17-year-old man of Toronto has been held for a bail hearing.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant Office by calling 905-546-2963.

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

On May 26, 2020, shortly after 2:15 a.m., police noticed a silver 2019 Chevrolet Malibu emerge from an alleyway on Burton Street and Emerald Street in Hamilton. Prior to conducting a traffic stop police confirmed the Chevrolet plates were registered to a car rental company in London.

Police stopped the vehicle on Burton Street just south of Emerald. During the investigation police learned the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants with Ottawa and Hamilton Police Services.

During the search of the vehicle police located Methamphetamine, Codeine and Fentanyl with an approximate street worth of $26,800 and over $5000 in cash.

The two Hamilton males were arrested and brought into custody with their bail opposed.

Charged: Ulysesse Sherwin (31-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other drugs x 3
• Proceeds of Crime over $5000 x 2
• Fail to Comply

Charged: Blake Franklin (37-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other drugs
• Proceeds of Crime over $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Central Staff Sergeant at (905)546-4725.

Members of the Division Three HEAT Unit – High Enforcement Action Team - cultivated information which led to the execution of a search warrant at a mountain residence. A man and woman, both from Hamilton have been arrested and face numerous drug related charges.

As a result of information received regarding suspected illegal drug trafficking, police commenced a lengthy investigation. On Thursday, June 7, 2018, shortly after 4:30 p.m., members of the Hamilton Police Service Division Three HEAT Unit and the Vice and Drug Unit, executed a CDSA search warrant on a residence located in the area of Upper Wentworth Street and Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton.

A 25-year-old Hamilton man and a 24-year-year-old Hamilton woman were arrested as police seized a plethora of illicit drugs, ammunition and Canadian Currency exceeding $10,000.00. Both parties will appear in court on Friday, June 8, 2018, to answer to the following joint charges:

• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Cocaine x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Crystal Methamphetamine x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Fentanyl x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Oxycodone x8
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Hydromorphone x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Codeine x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – Oxandrolone (steroids) x2
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose – THC x2

• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose – Cannabis Resin (hash) x2
• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose - Marihuana x2
• Proceeds of Crime over $5000 x2
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000 x2

The following items were seized:

• Approx. ¾ of a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine
• Approx. 8.5 ounces of cocaine
• Approx. 4 kilograms of processed marihuana
• Approx. 19,400 pills in 194 bottles of Oxandrolone (steroids)
• A sheet of prepared “Shatter” (Cannabis Resin)
• Hundreds of pills packaged for sale including several mg levels of oxycodone, hydromorphone, codeine, Adderall, and Ritalin
• Several pre-packed baggies / capsules of suspected fentanyl
• Dozens of pre-packaged vials of cannabis resin
• Bags of edible candies containing THC
• multiple boxes of 9mm, 40cal, 38cal, 22cal, and shotgun ammunition
• Over $10,000 of bundled Canadian currency and other currency
• Other evidence including mobile phones, documentation, scales, cutting agent, equipment and packaging all consistent with illegal drug trafficking / production
• Total value of drugs seized approx.. $270,000
• Total value of money seized approx.. $10,500

On Friday, June 1, 2018, shortly before midnight, Hamilton Police responded to a disturbance in the area of Cootes Drive and York Street, Dundas. Information received at the time included objects being thrown at vehicles in the area by youth.

While police were dispersing the crowd they observed a young male sitting at table while in possession of a marijuana cigarette and additional loose marijuana. The youth was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and it was later revealed he was also in possession of a small knife, a large quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

The 16-year-old male from Dundas was released to his parents on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Drugs- Marijuana and Possession of Proceeds of Crime X2. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, July 6, 2018 to answer to the charges.

Police seized approximately 32 grams of marijuana.

Last year, Operation Lookout accounted for 33% of Impaired Driver arrests in Hamilton. Operation Lookout has been in place for close to 20 years. It is a strong Impaired Driving Campaign which promotes citizens to contact police when they believe they are observing an impaired driver.

On Thursday May 17, 2018 shortly before 2:00a.m., a citizen contacted Hamilton Police through Operation Lookout to advise they had concerns about impairment after viewing a driver with an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Police located the vehicle in the McDonalds Restaurant parking lot at 21 Upper Centennial Parkway.

Police investigated the occupants and learned an outstanding Immigration Warrant existed for the driver as well as the two passengers. While interacting with the occupants, police detected the odour of fresh marijuana emanating from the cabin of the vehicle and observed a small quantity of marijuana in plain view.

All three parties were arrested for being in possession of marijuana. They were taken into police custody where the investigation continued.

The male occupant (44-year-of-age) will appear in court today to answer to the charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marijuana) and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.

The two female occupants (24 & 25-years-of-age) will be in court on Wednesday June 27, 2018, to answer to the charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marijuana).

Police have also seized approximately 720 grams of marijuana, 84 grams of hash, several cellular phones and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency as evidence.

Investigation continues surrounding the Immigration Warrants.

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On May 14, 2018, shortly after midnight, police observed a black Ford pick-up truck parked with its tires resting on the sidewalk obstructing pedestrians. As Police attempted to investigate, the vehicle proceeded to drive away. The truck was pulled over by police at King Street East and Ashley Street, Hamilton and identified the driver had a suspended license.

The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while being suspended. Further investigation lead police in locating 10.2 grams of Cocaine and 47.65 grams of Methamphetamines (approx. combined street value of $5700), a large sum of money and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The male was held for bail hearing and scheduled back to John Sopinka Court House on June 6, 2018.

Charged: Michael Caron (42-years) Hamilton resident.

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

• Adult proceeds of crime under $5000

• Drive while under suspension

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

On Monday April 9, 2018, shortly before 1:00p.m., police received information on a 2008 black Honda Civic parked in the area of Parkwood Crescent and Waldorf Court. At that time it was believed the occupants in the vehicle were engaged in drug activities.

Police attended the area and located the vehicle with four occupants. As police investigated they gained evidence to support the males were in possession of marijuana. All four males were arrested and police recovered approximately 397 grams of marijuana.

The four males ages 21, 21, 22 and 22 are from Hamilton. They are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Mary 23, 2018 to answer to the charge of Possession of Marijuana over 30 grams.

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer

During the interaction with the pedestrian, a strong odour of fresh marihuana was detected from the male. He became evasive and uncooperative and police noted the information he provided, to be untruthful. He was arrested for obstructing police and further investigation revealed he was in possession of illicit drugs.

Charged:

Jervais Dunkley, 22 years of Hamilton

Charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession under 30 grams - Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000.00

Police have also seized approximately 26 grams of cocaine, 4 grams of marijuana, an undisclosed amount Canadian currency and cell phones.

Media Inquiries:

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 - Media Relations Officer

Police located and seized a large quantity of heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana. The total estimated value of the seized illicit drugs is $195,000.00.

In addition to the seized drugs, police also located a loaded colt 22 calibre handgun with other various types of ammunition and a large sum of Canadian currency.

Charged:

• Daniel Holloran 37 years of Hamilton
• Stephano Papadopoulos 38 years of Grimsby
• Miranda Shura 26 years of Hamilton

The three parties were charged jointly with multiple drug and firearm offences and held for a bail hearing.

Media Inquiries:

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 - Media Relations Officer 

Early Thursday morning Hamilton Police conducted a traffic stop in the east end of the city and arrested two wanted parties from the Brantford area. The males were held for a Bail Court Hearing to answer to several criminal charges.

On Thursday, March 15, 2018 shortly before 5:00 a.m., police were patrolling the east end of the city when a 2005 red Toyota Camry was observed travelling northbound on Tuxedo Avenue with the headlights off. The vehicle was stopped in the area of Roxborough Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue. As police conversed with the occupants pertaining to Highway Traffic Act infractions they were made aware of Criminal Code violations. Investigation revealed valid warrants of arrest existed for both occupants with the Brantford Police Service.

The occupants were arrested during which time illicit drugs were located on their person.

Charged:

Jesse Bradford, 35 years of Brantford

Charges:

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance - Methamphetamine X2
• Faily to Comply with Recognizance X3

Charged:

Gary Watcheston, 29 years of Brantford

Charges:

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance - Methamphetamine
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance X2

They are both scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, March 15.

Media Inquiries:

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 - Media Relations Officer

On Saturday, March 10, 2018 shortly before 2:30 a.m., police observed a black Chrysler 300M at the intersection of King Street East and Sanford Avenue North. The driver was honking his horn at slower traffic, spun his tires and drove off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped by police at the intersection of King Street East and Tisdale Street North.

As officers approached, they smelled the odour of fresh marijuana coming from the cabin of the vehicle and crumbs were observed in plain view. The three occupants were arrested for possession of marijuana. Investigation revealed the occupants were individually in possession of additional drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

Hamilton Police have seized over 23 grams of marijuana, three grams of cocaine, several cell phones and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

Three adult males were arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Charged:

Jahneil Brown, 19 years of Etobicoke

Charges:

• Breach of Probation X3
• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime
• Obstruct Peace Officer

Charged:

Xavier Khan-Lewis, 24 years of Burlington

Charges:

• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Charged:

Richard Samuels, 19 years of Toronto

Charges:

• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime
• Breach of Probation X2

Media Inquiries:

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

Authority:

P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer

On February 21, 2018, Hamilton Police executed a drug warrant at the SOS (Spliff on Site). Andrew Bick, 30 years-old from Ancaster was charged with several drug related offences including drug trafficking. Bick was released on a Promise to Appear Undertaking with conditions to stay 300 metres away from 1543 King Street East, Hamilton.

On March 8, 2018, just after 4:00 p.m. police attended the SOS Marijuana Dispensary and found Andrew Bick working inside the store. Bick was arrested for breaching his conditions. During the search a small baggy of cocaine was located in his pocket.

Bick was held for bail hearing on March 8, 2018, and charged with Possession of Cocaine and fail to comply with an undertaking.

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

Media Inquiries:

mediarelations@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

(905)546-4901

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Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations

P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer

On Thursday, February 22, 2018 shortly after 1:00 a.m., Hamilton Police observed a green Honda CRV driving suspiciously westbound on King Street East near Nash Road, Hamilton.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was very evasive in her answers. Investigation revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant for her arrest and both the licence plate and vehicle were reported as stolen. Additionally, police located approximately 20.5 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine under the control of the vehicle occupants.

The driver, a 40-year-old female from Hamilton has been arrested and held for a Bail Hearing scheduled for February 22, 2018.

Charges:

• Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The passenger, a 33-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Charges:

• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

Media Inquiries

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

Authority

P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer

In early February 2018, the Gangs and Weapons unit initiated an investigation into the drug dealing activities involving a Hamilton man. On February 16, 2018, members of the Gang and Weapons unit observed a male exit a residence and enter a vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and the occupant was arrested for drug related charges.

Police then continued with the investigation and executed search warrants at his residence on Bastille Street, Hamilton and his business on 208 Kenilworth Avenue North, Hamilton.

Police located a large quantity of illicit drugs with a street value of $20,000 and a large sum of Canadian currency inside the residence and business.

Marvin Sursen, 40 years of Hamilton

Charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine x3
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone x 2
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime – Under $5000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime - Over $5000

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

Media Inquiries

Detective Sergeant Craig Leishman

Investigative Services Division

Vice and Drug / GWEU Unit

(905)546-3887

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Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations

In January 2018, the Vice and Drug unit initiated an investigation into the drug dealing activities of a multiple individuals in the area of Huntsville Street in Hamilton. On Friday, February 2, 2018, search warrants were executed and six people were located and arrested inside the premise. The Vice and Drug unit continued the investigation which led to the search and seizure of a large quantity of illicit drugs. A large sum of Canadian Currency and an estimated street drug value of $70,000 were seized.

Nana Mainoo - 27 years from Hamilton

Romeo Louis - 26 years from Hamilton

Michael Brown - 26 years from Kitchener

Andre Morgan - 27 years from Hamilton

Anja Takac - 23 years from Hamilton

Jacques Kalonji - 29 years from Hamilton

Charges:

• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5 (2) - Cocaine
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5 (2) - Heroin
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5 (2) - Fentanyl
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5 (2) - Psilocybin
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5 (2) - MDMA
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 4 (1) - Marijuana 
• Proceeds of Crime over $5000

All parties were held for a bail hearing.

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

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Acting Detective Sergeant Craig Leishman

Investigative Services Division

(905) 546 3887

Authority

Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant was executed and the male was arrested; police have seized a large quantity of illicit drugs. The investigation continued and led to police to a storage facility.

On Thursday, February 1, 2018, members of the Gangs and Weapons Unit executed a Search Warrant at a storage facility in Burlington and located a firearm and ammunition.

Seized: 

• Large quantity of illicit drugs
• A large sum of Canadian Currency
• Various calibre ammunitions for other firearms
• A 45 Calibre handgun and ammunition

Douglas Noble, 59 years from Hamilton

Charges

• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methaphetamine
• Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking– Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000
• Breach of Probation
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm

Noble was brought before the courts on Friday, February 2, 2018 for a Bail Hearing.

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Posted by P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Offcier

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 shortly after 7:30 p.m., as police were patrolling the area of Tisdale Street South and King Street East they observed a male exit a residence known to be involved in drug activity. The male then entered an idling vehicle. As the vehicle proceeded northbound on Tisdale, a traffic stop was conducted as a result of a Highway Traffic Act infraction.

An investigation of the vehicle’s occupants revealed the presence of a large quantity of illicit drugs. One male occupant became combative in an attempt to prevent his arrest.

Michael Smith  42 years from Toronto has been arrested. 

Seized Items:

• Cocaine 79.5 grams
• Methamphetamine 44.7 grams
• Marihuana 6.3 grams
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian Currency

Charges

• Assault Police Officer- Resist Arrest (X2)
• Possession of Controlled Drug and Substance - Marijuana
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime - Under $5000

Media Inquiries

Media Relations Office

905-546-4901

Authority

P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer