On Thursday, February 23, 2023, shortly before 9:30 p.m. an off-duty Hamilton officer observed a possible impaired driver in the area of Upper James Street and Rymal Road and contacted police.

On-duty Hamilton Police officers responded to the area, located the vehicle and after investigation, arrested the driver for impaired driving.

Further investigation revealed the vehicle operator was a disqualified driver.

Working together, we can continue to make our roads safer for everyone. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911. By doing so, you help stop a possible collision that could seriously injure or kill someone.

Hamilton Police responded to complaints of an impaired driver and located a sawed-off shotgun.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police received reports of a possible impaired driver in the area of Barton Street and Sanford Avenue.

Hamilton Police responded to the area, located the vehicle and after investigation, arrested the driver for impaired driving. During the search of the vehicle, police located a sawed off shotgun.  

The 37-year-old male driver has been charged with;

• Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drug.
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.
• Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Firearm.
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm.
• Fail to Comply with a Probation Order X2

Thank you to the members of the community that recognized the signs of an impaired driver and took action to report it to police. By doing so, you helped stop a possible collision that could have injured or even killed someone.

On Sunday, June 6, 2021, shortly after 1 a.m., the Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to the area of Mineral Springs Road and Binkley Road, Dundas in regards to a single motor vehicle collision. The involved vehicle had left the roadway and came to rest in a wooded area. On arrival at the scene, 5 occupants, including the driver, were treated for non- life threatening injuries and then later transported to hospital. One of the passengers was ejected and two of the occupants had to be extricated from the vehicle.

As a result of an investigation, a 21-year- old Dundas man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired. The male is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2021. Alcohol and speed were both contributing factors in this collision.

Hamilton Police want to remind the public, if you suspect someone of impaired driving, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Callers will remain anonymous.

On May 3, 2018, shortly before 11:20 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Centennial Parkway between King Street East and Ridge Road in Hamilton.

A Transport truck was travelling southbound on Centennial Parkway in the curb lane when a Ford Fusion operated by a 48-year-old female struck the truck from behind causing significant damage to her car.

The driver and 55-year-old male passenger in the vehicle were transported to the hospital with serious injuries but non-life threatening.

Further investigation resulted in the driver of the Ford Fusion being charged with Impaired Operation and released from custody on a Promise to Appear.

Charged:

• Female (48-year-old) resident from Font Hill

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call if they have not yet spoken to investigators at the scene. Please contact Division 20 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, shortly before 8:00 p.m., police identified a Mitsubishi SUV, erratically driving westbound on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Police were able to locate the vehicle stopped in the Esso parking lot at Upper Paradise and Stone Church Road West in Hamilton. Police approached the driver and confirmed he was wanted on several warrants. When the male stepped out of his car, the police observed obvious signs of being impaired by drugs. Police then searched the vehicle and located Heroin and Cocaine inside. The male was transported back to Central Station and held in custody with his bail opposed.

Charged: Gordan Cenic (42-years) from Hamilton

• Possession of Heroin
• Possession of Cocaine
• Impaired Operation
• Refuse to provide sample
• Drive while under suspension
• Drive while disqualified

Hamilton Police would like to remind the public that alcohol and cannabis have the ability to impair a driver. You will face the same charges whether it is alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. The choice is made before you leave the house. Don’t become a statistic.