On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, shortly after 2:30 a.m., officers patrolling the area near Wentworth Street South and Main Street East observed suspicious activity surrounding a vehicle. Several individuals were gathered around the vehicle, prompting further investigation.

During investigation into of the 36-year-old female driver’s licence, officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from inside the vehicle. At this time, the male passenger began reaching for his waistband continuously. The male passenger abruptly exited the vehicle and fled on foot, continuing to reach for his waistband while discarding items along his path.

Officers pursued and arrested the 26-year-old male from Fenwick. A loaded firearm, along with various illict drugs, including suspected cocaine, over 6 grams of fentanyl, cannabis, and methamphetamine, were seized . The female driver, a Hamilton resident, was also arrested.

Charges:
26-year-old male from Fenwick
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm - Loaded
- Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
- Possession for the Purpose - cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose - Methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose - Fentanyl
- Two Counts of Possession Contrary to Order

36-year-old female from Hamilton
- Possession for the Purpose - cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose - Methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose - Fentanyl
- Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
- Drive Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Baggie

The names of the accused will be released once charges have been formally sworn at court. Both individuals are currently facing multiple charges and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing later this morning.

Keeping Our Streets Safe

Hamilton Police remain committed to taking illegal firearms off our streets and ensuring the safety of our community. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of working together to combat gun violence.

If you have any information related to firearms or shootings within our community, we urge you to contact our Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email them at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, please reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton.

Together, we can make Hamilton safer.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Hamilton Police executed a search warrant at an address on East 24th Street after receiving information about the presence of firearms at the location. As a result of the search, officers seized:

• A restricted Colt 1911 handgun with an extended magazine, loaded.
• A non-restricted 'Just Right' Pistol Carbine rifle, also loaded.
• Two additional extended magazines.
• Ammunition of various calibres.

Johnathan Campbell, 38, of Hamilton, has been arrested and faces multiple charges:

1. Possession of Prohibited Weapon
2. Possession Contrary to Order
3. Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
4. Careless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of Firearm
5. Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
6. Possession of Prohibited Firearm – Loaded
7. Trafficking in Firearm, Weapon, Device, or Ammunition

This matter is now before the courts.

Hamilton Police are committed to addressing gun violence and ensuring that our city remains a safe place for all residents. The success of this investigation underscores the importance of community cooperation in reporting suspicious activities and providing crucial information. We thank the community members whose support played a key role in this case.

The fight against gun violence is a shared responsibility. We urge all residents to remain vigilant and report any information related to firearms or suspicious activities to Hamilton Police. Your tips and cooperation are invaluable in our efforts to address gun violence and maintain the safety and security of our community.

Anyone with information can contact Hamilton Police at 905-546-3851 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/

Together, we can make a difference and ensure a safer Hamilton.

As a result of the shooting, a bystander was grazed by one of the stray bullets. The victim, an adult male in his 50’s was transported to hospital for non-life threatening injuries and has since been released from hospital.

Investigators believe that the shooting occurred between two individuals. Evidence gathered to date suggests these individuals are both believed to have been armed. One of the suspects was observed operating a grey BMW sedan. Police have since recovered this vehicle.

At this time, investigators are seeking to identify two suspects:

Suspect #1 - The driver of the BMW described as:

• Male, white, wearing a black hooded-sweater, black pants and white running shoes. Holding a black firearm.

Suspect #2 – Discharged his firearm at Suspect #1

• Male, white, wearing white shorts and a white hooded-sweater.

It is unclear to investigators what, if any relationship exists between the two suspects.  The motive for this shooting remains central to the investigation and has yet to be identified. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying Suspect #1 and have released a video clip depicting Suspect #1. 

There is no evidence at this time to confirm if Suspect #1 discharged his firearm at Suspect #2.

Investigators are also continuing their attempt to identify witnesses that were in the immediate area at the time of the shooting.  These witnesses have yet to come forward to investigators.

Hamilton Police are asking residents in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between the hours of 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for any suspicious activity and to contact police. Detectives are also asking if you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage that would be suitable for review to please contact the investigators.

If you have information that you feel may assist with this investigation you are encourage to contact Detective Matthew Dugdale of the Shooting Response Team by calling 905-546-4883 or by email at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca

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 into the shooting incident in Hamilton’s east end.

On Monday, December 4, 2023, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a shots fired call after receiving reports that a firearm and muzzle flash were witnessed in the area of Gage Avenue South and Lawrence Road.

Acting on a provided suspect description, police successfully identified and apprehended a 58-year-old man, Gianni Paul Deluca, in close proximity to the incident site. Subsequent to the arrest, a search was conducted, revealing the following items in the possession of Deluca;

• Small revolver style firearm
• Pepper spray
• 72.2 grams of fentanyl
• 12.5 grams of cocaine

Gianni Paul Deluca has been charged with the following;

• Possession for the Purpose Schedule 1- Cocaine
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Prohibited Firearm- Loaded/Unloaded
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Prohibited Firearm- unloaded with ammunition accessible
• Careless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition
• Possession Contrary to Order
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule 1- Fentanyl
• Discharge firearm with intent

During the investigation of the crime scene, police discovered a blood trail that guided them to a residence, resulting in the arrest of a 37-year-old male, Daniel Hanson and a 25-year-old male, Hayden Scott Ermel.

Daniel Hanson has been charged with the following;

• Fail to Comply Probation
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Robbery with Violence
• Administering Noxious thing with intent to Aggrieve or Annoy

Hayden Scott Ermel has been charged with the following;

• Robbery with Violence
• Administering Noxious Thing with intent to Aggrieve or Annoy
• Two Counts of Fail to Comply Probation

 Hayden Scott Ermel sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand and was transported to hospital for treatment.

At this time, it is believed that the Ermel and Hanson attempted to rob Deluca. This led to a confrontation, ultimately resulting in the discharge of a firearm. 

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, police executed a search warrant at the residence and located two BB guns.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, please contact Detective Sergeant Candace Culp at 905-546-2907.

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

Hamilton Police have seized $100K in illicit drugs after executing a residential search warrant on the Hamilton Mountain Friday.

On Friday, July 7, 2023, as a result of an on-going investigation, Hamilton Police executed a search warrant and located a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, three shotguns, three rifles, over 580 rounds of ammunition and a large quantity of Canadian currency.

CHARGED

Joshua Weller

·        38-years-of-age

·        Hamilton

CHARGES

·        Six counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

·        Four counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

CHARGED

Danielle Waun

·        38-years-of-age

·        Hamilton

CHARGES

·        Six counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

·        Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

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

Since the beginning of the year, police have seized 153 firearms within our city. Of those firearms, 84 of them were crime guns from a variety of incidents, seven of which were recovered during traffic-related interactions.

Over the last month members of the Major Drug and Gangs Unit seized a large quantity of suspected cocaine with a street value of over $300K, two prohibited firearms, seized a vehicle related to crime and have executed search warrants related to residences, vehicles and storage units.

CHARGED

·        30-year-old man

·        Hamilton

CHARGES

·        CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

·        CC 355(b) - Proceeds of Crime under $5000

·        CC 91(3) - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·        CC 86(3) - Careless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of a Firearm

·        CC 95(1) - Prohibited Firearm

·        CC 92(1) - Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

CHARGED

·        26-year-old man

·        Hamilton

During the search of the man’s vehicle officers recovered a loaded prohibited handgun and a quantity of cocaine.

CHARGES

·        CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

·        CC 355(b) - Proceeds of Crime under $5000

·        CC 91(3) - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·        CC 95(1) - Prohibited Firearm

·        CC 92(1) - Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·        CDSA 5(2) Possession for the Purpose Schedule II

·        CC 94(2) Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

The above investigations remain on-going therefore further details in relation to the accused men will not be released at this time.

These incidents are a reminder that if you see something, please say something.

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.

By working together, we can make our streets safer for everyone.

If you have any information about firearms in our community, please contact police at 905-546-4925.

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, March 31, 2023, shortly after 8:30 a.m., a citizen was driving in the area of Barton Street and 50 Road in Stoney Creek when they observed a bedside table discarded on the roadside. They stopped to retrieve it, only to locate a loaded handgun attached to the table’s underside. The citizen called police. Further investigation led to the seizure of seven additional guns with ammunition. A 59-year-old man from Hamilton has been charged for firearm-related charges.

Since the beginning of the year, police have seized 48 total crime guns from a variety of incidents, five of which were recovered during traffic-related stops. This is up 77 per cent from this time last year.

“We should all be alarmed by these numbers. Thanks to the great work of our officers and the keen eyes of a few citizens, we got 13 guns within a 48-hour period,” said Chief Frank Bergen.

Additional incidents are outlined below:

• On Saturday, April 1, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m., police were called to the area of Candlewood Drive for a firearm-related incident. Two guns were seized during the investigation, involving youth from 16-22 years old.
• On Sunday, April 2, 2023, shortly after 2:30 a.m. police were called to the area of Main Street West and Queen Street South for a loaded hand gun found in a bar. Police attended the address and confirmed that it was a loaded firearm, deemed it safe and seized the gun.
• On Sunday, April 2, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m. police located a stopped vehicle in a live lane of traffic and a male slumped over the wheel and ammunition on the passenger seat of the vehicle. Two loaded long arm guns were recovered in the investigation.

“If not for the interaction of police and concerned citizens, these guns would still be circulating on Hamilton’s streets. These incidents are a reminder that if you see something, then say something. By working together, we can make our streets safer for everyone,” said Bergen.

If you have any information about firearms in our community, please contact police at 905-546-4925.

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

On Saturday, April 1, shortly before 10:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to 229 Candlewood Drive, for a firearm related incident. Several individuals were present and arrested in the area upon police arrival. Two of those arrested were charged with the following charges:

Duston Douglas MacKenzie

·         22-years-of-age

·         Hamilton

Charges

·         Two Counts Careless Use of Firearm

·         Two Counts Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·         Two Counts Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·         Two Counts Possession of a prohibited Loaded Firearm

Jacob Gary Dumais

·         18-years-of-age

·         Hamilton

Charges

·         Two Counts Careless Use of Firearm

·         Two Counts Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·         Two Counts Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·         Two Counts Possession of a Prohibited Loaded Firearm

·         Possession Contrary to Order

·         Two Counts Breach Probation Youth

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detective Constable Tom Kersgens at 905-546-3885. 

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, February 17, 2023, at approximately 1:00p.m., armed masked suspects entered a residence in the area of Winona Road and North Service Road in the City of Hamilton. The suspects fled the area in a black Dodge Ram.  The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1 – Male, dark complexion, approximately 6'2 - skinny build, grey tracksuit, black ski mask, carrying a black handgun.

Suspect 2 – Male, dark complexion, approximately 6-6'2 skinny build, all black clothing, black ski mask, carrying a black handgun

Suspect 3 – Male, dark complexion, approximately 5'10-5'11 well built, blue jeans, black sweater, black ski mask.

A fourth suspect was heard in the residence but no description was obtained. It is believed a fifth suspect was waiting in the vehicle.

The Hamilton Police Service Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch is seeking the assistance from the public in identifying individuals involved in this incident. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Andrew Poustie by calling 905-546-2920 or Division Two Staff Sergeant at 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

In September 2021, Hamilton Police launched Project Suppression in relation to an increase in shootings and gang conflicts in the city. The project, which encompassed multiple units from the across the Service, was designed to target illegal firearms and hold individuals committing offences accountable.

“We continue to see the effect illicit drugs has on all aspects of our society. We know there is the impact on violent crime such as shootings but we also need to be aware of the stark increase in opioid deaths in Hamilton,” said Chief Frank Bergen. 

Over a six month period, Project Suppression resulted in 37 individuals charged, 288 charges laid, the seizure of 28 firearms, 10 replica firearms, 11 prohibited weapons, 5 prohibited devices, over 500 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, $273,000 in cash and a significant amount of drugs.

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $2,500,000. The project additionally resulted in the significant seizure of high purity Fentanyl that once prepared for street doses would have an estimated street value of $30,000,000.

“We continue to see an increase in guns on our streets. In fact, this week alone two traffic stops yielded two loaded handguns," said Deputy Chief Ryan Diodati.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into these crimes, you are asked to contact Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit Detective Sergeant Greg Slack by calling 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

“The increase in violent crime and the use of firearms in our city is unacceptable. Our members have seized over 14 firearms in the last 12 days and continue to do excellent work in removing them from our streets,” said Chief Frank Bergen. “A safer community involves everyone, please call police or Crime Stoppers if you are aware of someone who is in possession of an illegal weapon.”

In just over 10 days our officers have laid numerous firearm-related charges. We hope that with these firearms off our streets it will help prevent further violence in our city.

“The proliferation of guns in our community poses an increased safety risk for our officers and the public, “ said Superintendent Martin Schulenberg.

The drugs seized in these investigations have an estimated street-value of more than $31.5 million dollars.

As a result of these investigations, police seized:

• 14 firearms
• a grenade
• Hundreds of rounds of ammunition
• Canadian Currency
• Counterfeit American Currency
• Prohibited devices such a conducted energy weapons

Some of the criminal charges include:

• Production of Fentanyl
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon/Device
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm in a Vehicle
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Counterfeit Bills
• Possession of Cocaine
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

As the investigations remain ongoing no further details will not be shared at this time.

If you have any information about gun violence or any crime within our city please call Hamilton Police 905-546-4925. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

In September 2019, the Hamilton Police Service and the RCMP formed Project Skyfall in order to address drug trafficking and firearm-related crime in the Golden Horseshoe. With the assistance of Halton Regional Police Service, the fully-integrated team was mandated to uncover, investigate, and disrupt serious and organized crime elements in our community.

Over the two-year investigation, there were approximately 150 warrants and other court orders filed. In total, police seized 29 kilograms of cocaine, three kilograms of methamphetamine, 400 grams of fentanyl, and 440 pounds of illegal cannabis, which represented a combined street value of $5,518,000.  Investigators also seized 13 handguns, one long gun, other prohibited firearm components and weapons, as well as $765,602 in Canadian currency.

“We know drugs have a significant impact on Hamilton’s streets and are associated with an increase in violence and the rise in opioid deaths. Project Skyfall targeted a highly sophisticated drug trafficking syndicate involving organized crime groups in Hamilton. By working collaboratively with our neighbouring law enforcement partners, we were able to take a significant amount of drugs and firearms off our streets,” says Hamilton Police Service Inspector Mark Stiller.

 “The RCMP recognizes the importance of partnerships to address serious and organized crime in our community,” said Superintendent Jeff Cooper, Officer in Charge of District Command. “This investigation, conducted jointly with the Hamilton Police Service and the Halton Regional Police Service, serves as a great example of how a coordinated enforcement effort can contribute to safer communities and disrupt illegal activity, keeping illicit drugs and weapons off the streets.”

Project Skyfall was supported through funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario.

“Organized crime groups exploit profit opportunities wherever they arise. They do not care what city or town their criminal activities take them to. Those involved in these groups are only concerned about making money,” said Halton Regional Police Service Inspector Dave Costantini. “They do not care about the safety, security or well-being of any member of any community.  Project Skyfall demonstrates the success that can be achieved when police services collaborate to tenaciously disrupt and dismantle these criminal organizations.

Concluding in January 2022, 17 individuals were charged through Project Skyfall and 145 criminal charges were laid. The following individuals face charges:

Joseph Iavarone, 29-years-old from Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000 (2 counts)
• Possession of a prohibited weapon 
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Daniel Reeve, 31-years-old from Beamsville

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Caroline Cote, 25-years-old from Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Sarorn Chan, 34-years-old from Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000

Kim Tang, 29-yearsold from Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000

Hai Nguyen, 24-years-old from Hamilton

• Possession of a prohibited device (5 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (codeine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000

Robert Vrbanic, 34-years-old from Grimsby

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value not exceeding $5,000

Sarah Josipovic, 28-years-old of Grimsby

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value not exceeding $5,000

Kyle Gallant, 31-years-old of Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of selling

Paul Brooks, 55-years-old of Hamilton

• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Careless storage of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited device
• Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
• Possession of a weapon contrary to order

Pavle Vlahic, 31-years-old of Burlington

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine) (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine)
• Possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl)
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution

Vladimir Apostolski, 40-years-old of Hamilton

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime of a value exceeding $5,000 (2 counts)
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of distribution (2 counts)
• Possession of illegal cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)

Hardeep Sihra, 42-years-old of Hamilton

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine) (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone) for the purpose of trafficking

Lakvinder Sihra, 51-years-old of Hamilton

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine) (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone) for the purpose of trafficking

Zoran Klisuric, 57-years-old of Hamilton

• Trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine)

Jamal Chemin (aka Jamal Shehai), 40-years-old of North York

• Careless storage of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited device (17 counts)
• Possession of a firearm with altered serial number (10 counts)
• Possession of a firearm contrary to order (3 counts)
• Possession of a prohibited device (6 counts)
• Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm (2 counts)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (11 counts)

Investigators are asking anyone with information relating to this investigation, to contact Detective Sergeant Gary Heron at 905-546-3810.

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

 A copy of the media conference will be available at the following link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7YNKBBoW7Q&t=223s

* This media release has been updated to delete an accused's name where charges were dropped

Hamilton Police continue to take guns off Hamilton streets.

This week Hamilton Police seized three firearms, all from separate incidents.

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, shortly after 6:00 a.m., police were made aware of a possible impaired driver in the area of Gage Park. Officers located the vehicle and conducted their investigation, which subsequently lead to locating a loaded .40 calibre hand gun, 240g of Cocaine, 10.5g Fentanyl and 110 Oxycontin pills.

Osman had his bail opposed.

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit executed a warrant on a residence on Dundas Street. From the warrant, police seized a 9mm semi-auto handgun with a high capacity magazine capable of holding 30 rounds, over 500 grams of processed marijuana, over $12,000 cash and paraphernalia to support trafficking.

Lampman was held for a bail hearing and Mah was released by way of Undertaking with conditions.

On Friday, September 24, 2021, members of Division 3 H.E.A.T executed a search warrant at a downtown apartment and arrested two individuals. A search of the residence located a loaded 9mm firearm.

Both Sakr and Moss had their bail opposed.

This is not the end. Hamilton Police will continue to engage with our community, police partners and share information in order to keep our community safe.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into these crimes, you are asked to contact police by calling 905-546-4925.

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

Hamilton Police seize two guns and drugs, after executing a search warrant at a mountain residence.

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, members of the Hamilton Police Service Division 3 H.E.A.T. Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the Hamilton Mountain.

Subsequent to the arrest of two Hamilton males and execution of a search warrant, officers seized a loaded .45 Caliber Norinco handgun, unloaded short barreled silver handgun .9mm, 48.09 grams of Cocaine and 2.57 grams of Methamphetamine.

The two arrested males had their bail opposed and will be in court today.

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.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division 3 Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Sergeant Marco Del Conte by calling 905-546-3851.

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

This work is done to ensure the continued protection of our community while holding offenders accountable.

Police recently executed four search warrants which resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, prohibited weapons, guns and money.

Six individuals were arrested and charged. Searches were conducted with the assistance of Niagara Regional Police and Peel Regional Police.

The investigation remains on-going therefore further details will not be shared.

Hamilton Police are releasing the results of these search warrants.

Police seized a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine valued at a total of approximately $250,000. Police also seized over $20,000 of Canadian currency believed to be the proceeds of crime. A gun was located and seized at every location along with scales and ammunition.

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.

If you have any information about gun violence or any crime within our city please call Hamilton Police 905-546-4925 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

On April 5, 2020, shortly before 3:30 p.m., police received a report of a weapon found inside a storage locker. Uniform patrol attended the Pritchard Road facility and located a gun, ammunition and drugs. The items were seized and further investigation commenced in order to identify the owners of the illegal merchandise.

Items inside storage locker:

• Israeli Assault Rifle
• Ammunition
• Cocaine – (value - $198,000)
• Heroin – (value - $2000)
• Chemicals used to manufacturer cocaine
• Large Vacuum (industrial oven)
• Pyrex containers

Guns and Gangs continued with the investigation and located the two owners of the storage locker living at 150 Charlton Avenue East in Hamilton. Throughout the day on April 6, 2020, Police conducted surveillance and observed the male leave the apartment building. He was safely arrested in the area of Upper Gage and Fennell Avenue East. The other owner was arrested at an address on the Hamilton Mountain. They were both brought into custody with their bail opposed.

Investigative units continued to work together and executed five search warrants on two vehicles, a storage locker and two apartments that were associated with the accused.

Collectively the warrants located:

• Five Tupperware containers - 1kg of meth in each (value - $750,000)
• Sten MK2 submachine gun
• Loaded magazines
• Fentanyl
• Bear spray

Two Hamilton residents have been charged with the following offences.

Charged: Calvin Leung (male, 38-years-old) Hamilton resident

Charged: Phoenix Stewart (female, 35-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
• Unsafe storage of a firearm x 2
• Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
• Possession of a prohibited device x 2
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Trafficking for the purpose - Cocaine (value -$198,000)
• Trafficking for the purpose – Methamphetamine (value - $750,000)
• Trafficking for the purpose - Fentanyl (value - $5280)
• Trafficking for the purpose – Heroin (value - $1,980)
• Possession - Cocaine
• Proceeds of crime over $5000.00 x 2 ($15,200 cash)

* Street value of drugs is approximate*

Additional Charges for Calvin Leung:

• Possession of a firearm knowing the possession is unauthorized
• Possession contrary to order x 4
• Possession – Fentanyl

If you have further information on this crime, please call Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle 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

A Hamilton couple was arrested yesterday after a lengthy drug investigation on the Hamilton Mountain. They are scheduled to appear in court later today.

Members of the Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit commenced an investigation focusing on a mountain residence and its occupants.

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, an application for a Controlled Drugs and Substance search warrant was submitted to the courts. The warrant was granted the same day for a residence in the area of the Red Hill Valley Expressway and Mud Street West as well as two associated vehicles.

Shortly after 12:00 p.m., a male related to the identified residence was observed operating a vehicle in the area of Stone Church Road and Upper Ottawa Street. With assistance from the Emergency Response Unit he was arrested without incident and taken into police custody. While conducting the arrest procedure, police located a mixture of fentanyl and heroin. A short time later, the second party related to the identified residence returned and she was arrested without incident. During the execution of the warrant, police located loaded firearms, illicit drugs and other evidence to support the trafficking of illicit drugs. All items were seized as evidence and lodged for court proceedings.

A 29-year-old Hamilton man and 33-year-old Hamilton woman are scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse later today to answer to several criminal charges.

SEIZED

• Loaded handgun X2 – Glock
• Ammunition
• Cocaine – Street value $3910
• Fentanyl- Street value $4800
• Hydromorphone pills – Street value $280
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian Currency

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 29-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Fentanyl/Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession contrary to court order X3
• Possession contrary to prohibition order x 2
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
• Several firearms-related charges

CHARGED

• Hamilton woman, 33-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Cocaine
• Several firearms-related charges

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle by calling 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

A firearm, illicit drugs, cash and other evidence to support the trafficking of drugs were seized after a police investigation. Five males were arrested and are now facing numerous criminal charges

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, shortly before 11: 00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Parkdale Avenue North and Barton Street East, on a Mazda 3 sedan that was believed to be involved in criminal activity. The registered owner of the Mazda 3 was a suspended driver. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner during which time illicit drugs and paraphernalia were observed in plain view. The five males inside the vehicle were arrested. Further investigation revealed the presence of additional drugs, multiple cellphones, cash and a loaded firearm.

The five males were taken into police custody and are scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse today to answer to several criminal charges.

Evidence collected at the scene was seized for court proceedings.

SEIZED

Asp

Cellphones X 5

Canadian currency approximately $3800

Cocaine – undisclosed amount

Fentanyl – undisclosed amount

Heroin – undisclosed amount

Xanax – undisclosed amount

Ruger P85 Handgun

Ammunition

CHARGED

Burlington man, 28-years-of age

Hamilton man, 22-years-of-age

Male of no fixed address, 20-years-of-age

Male of no fixed address, 18-years-of-age

Male of no fixed address, 32-years-of-age

CHARGES

All males charged with the following:

Firearm-related offences X5

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Heroin

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Xanax

Possession proceeds of crime

Hamilton man (22 yrs) also charged

Probation related charges

Weapon related charges

NFA man (32yrs) also charged

Weapon related charges

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact 905-546-2907.

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

Hamilton Police Service has removed another gun from the streets.

In August 2018, members of the Gangs and Guns unit initiated an investigation into the activities of a male party suspected of being in possession of a loaded firearm.

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, shortly after 8:00 a.m., the Hamilton Police Gangs and Guns Unit assisted by members of the Emergency Response Unit arrested a male party in the area of Upper Wentworth suspected of being in possession of an illegal firearm. The male party was arrested inside a motor vehicle. Police returned to an address on Stonechurch Road, where they executed a search warrant, also locating a female associated with the male.

Through investigation, police located a loaded Ruger 22 cal handgun with an additional magazine also loaded with ammunition.

Charged:

Kevin Johnson (38years) male from Hamilton

A female (37-years) from Hamilton

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Knowledge of Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition

· Breach of firearms prohibition order

The accused male party will appear in court on Friday, September 7, 2018, to answer to the charges. The female was released on a Promise To Appear with a future court date

Witnesses heard a loud bang which sounded like a gunshot and watched a group of 5-6 youths in their late teens or early twenties scatter from the area into multiple directions. A victim has not been located and police are looking for anybody that may have been involved.

Hamilton Police are still investigating.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alex Mendes by calling, (905)546-4861.

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

On Monday, June 12, 2018, shortly before 1:30 a m., Hamilton Police received information regarding a disturbance which took place in the area of George Street and Hess Street involving a male with a handgun. The suspect had left the scene prior to police arrival but was located in a nearby convenience store. As police approached he threw a bottle at an officer in an attempt to escape. The suspect then initiated a foot chase through an alleyway where police successfully deployed a Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW), ensuring his capture.

The area was secured by police as a search was conducted. A loaded handgun was located along the path taken by the suspect.

A 24-year-old Toronto man was transported to hospital for the removal of the CEW prongs and will appear in court on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, to answer to several firearm offences.

Although incidents of this nature have a high propensity for serious injury, police were able to safely conclude the matter without injury to anyone.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Central Division Detectives Office by calling 905-546-4861.

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