On Monday, June 12, 2023, in the early morning hours, an unknown suspect walked up to a residential driveway in the area of Edgemont Street South and forcibly removed a Pride flag from the victim’s vehicle, causing damage to the flag.  

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the early morning hours, it is believed that the same suspect returned to the Edgemont Street South residence and broke a front window containing a Pride flag. 

Investigators have now obtained video images of the suspect and are asking the public for assistance.

If you have any information to provide investigators in relation to this crime you are asked to call Detective Constable Gorrges at 905-546-2957or by  at email ngorrges@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.  

 Hamilton Police are investigating the incidents involving two Pride flags, which are believed to be hate-motivated incidents.   

 On Monday, June 12, 2023, in the early morning hours, an unknown suspect walked up to a residential driveway in the area of Edgemont Street North and forcibly removed a Pride flag from the victim’s vehicle, causing damage to the flag.  

 On Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the early morning hours, it is believed that the same suspect returned to the Edgemont Street North residence and broke a front window containing a Pride flag. 

 If you have any information to provide regarding the investigation, please contact Detective Constable Gorrges at 905-546-2957or email ngorrges@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 Sunday, June 4, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., in the area of Heritage Green Shopping Center located at 1797 Stone Church Road East three male suspects assaulted two individuals and fled the area in a black Honda Civic.

Through continued investigation, the suspect vehicle was located and two suspects were identified and arrested for assault. They will appear in court at a future date.

The third suspect remains outstanding and investigators are looking for the public’s assistance in his identification.

This investigation is ongoing, and investigators are appealing to citizens who were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have video, to contact police.

If you have any information to provide regarding this investigation, please contact Acting Detective Sergeant Steven Lassaline of the Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2907.

Hamilton Police Service is committed to investigating hate/bias motivated crimes and incidents to ensure Hamilton remains a safe place to live and work.

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 24, 2023, shortly after 8:00 a.m., a 47-year-old female was walking west on the south sidewalk on King Street West, when a male travelling in the opposite direction slapped the female as they walked past one another.

The male suspect and female victim were unknown to another.

The victim contacted police and provided a suspect description. Shortly thereafter, police located and arrested the suspect. During the execution of the arrest, the accused uttered racial slurs directed at the victim to the officers.

A 44-year-old man of Hamilton has been charged with Assault Level One. This incident is being reviewed by the Hamilton Police Hate Crime Unit.

Police are urging witnesses to this incident to come forward and to contact Hamilton Police Division One Patrol Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

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

Hate crime in Hamilton is not acceptable. Left unchecked, hate crime can have a far reaching impact on communities. Hate crimes can be reported online at www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca. Reporting hate/bias incidents can also be reported on the phone at 905-546-4925 or in person at any Hamilton Police station.

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Hamilton Police became aware of a hate incident posted on social media.

It was believed to have taken place on Monday, August 1, 2022, on an HSR bus, in the area of Gage Park at the Lawrence Road entrance. The content of the video shows a male making transphobic and homophobic slurs towards two unknown people. The male also made threats towards the individuals and exited the bus at Gage Park on Lawrence Road.

The incident was reported to police via the Hamilton Police online reporting tool by a third party in another province.

Police are urging any victim(s) or witnesses to these incidents to come forward and contact Hamilton Police Hate Crime Investigator Sergeant Rebecca Moran at 905-546-5511.

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

On Thursday, August 16, 2021, shortly after 10:30p.m., an unknown youth male walked up the driveway of a Waterdown residence and removed a 2S&LGBTQIA+ pride flag, which was hanging over the garage. The youth male then threw the flag on the ground and proceeded to stomp on it, eventually leaving the area with the flag.

The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

As the charges are before the courts no additional information will be released.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Hate-Crime Unit Detective Fabiano Mendes by calling 905-546-5678.

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

Hate crime in Hamilton is not acceptable. Left unchecked, hate crime can have a far reaching impact on communities. Hate crimes can be reported online.

On October 19, 2019, shortly before 4:00 p.m., police attended the area of 3 Emerald Street North in Hamilton for mischief in progress call. There were reports of someone spray-painting Nazi symbols on a dumpster.

When police arrived they observed Swastikas, SS Lightning Bolt symbols as well as hate/bias-related speech sprayed with black paint on the exterior of a garbage bin. Police checked the area and located male hiding behind the dumpster with evidence placing him at the scene.

Charged: Shane Gorman (33-years) Hamilton resident

Charge: Mischief under $5000

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.

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