Hamilton Police take another firearm off the streets and continue our fight against gun violence.

On Thursday, October 6, 2022, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Hamilton Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a motor vehicle containing three occupants, travelling the wrong direction on Mary Street.

During the traffic stop, it was learned that the driver was failing to comply with release conditions, stemming from another incident. 

The driver was placed under arrested and occupants asked to exit the vehicle.

While interacting with one of the occupants, police observed a handgun in the pant pocket of the occupant and they were arrested.

Police have the charged the following individuals for;

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.

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

A traffic stop conducted in the area of Barton Street East and Lottridge Street has led to the seizure of a firearm, illicit drugs and the arrest of a 31-year-old Hamilton man.

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, shortly after 01:00p.m., Hamilton Police observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and aggressively over taking other vehicles on the road.

Through investigation it was learned, the driver of the motor vehicle was a suspended driver. Subsequently, a traffic stop was conducted and a 31-year-old male arrested.

Arrested:

Male:

• 31-years-of-age
• Hamilton
• Bail Opposed

Charges:

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 - Canada in and out
• Operation while prohibited
• Prohibited Firearm - Loaded/Unloaded
• Fail to Comply Probation Adult x3

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division One Staff Detective Sergeant Catherine Lockley by calling 905-546-3833.

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