<![CDATA[Hamilton Police Service Newsroom]]> https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/ en-ca Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:35:02 +0200 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:23:08 +0100 <![CDATA[Hamilton Police Service Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_2189.jpg https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/ 144 Homicide at Peddles Tavern https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/homicide-at-peddles-tavern/ https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/homicide-at-peddles-tavern/681440Hamilton Police are investigating the City’s 10th homicide after a stabbing at Peddles Tavern.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Hamilton Police were called to Peddles Tavern after a male had been stabbed. Shah Ghafoori, 34-years-old, was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Pierce Herod, 28-years-old, from St. Catharines, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with 2nd degree murder.

At this time, it appears the victim and suspect were not known to each other and the attack was unprovoked.

If you have any information about this occurrence that you feel may assist Police with this investigation, please contact Frank De Vuono at 905-546-3827.

Additionally, for those who wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit: http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:20:00 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/500_newsrelease-homicide.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/newsrelease-homicide.jpg?10000 Hamilton Police Provide Further Clarification to Arrest at Campaign Rally https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-provide-further-clarification-to-arrest-at-campaign-rally/ https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-provide-further-clarification-to-arrest-at-campaign-rally/510626Hamilton Police are providing further clarification related to the arrest of a 33-year-old individual for trespassing at John C. Munro International Airport on Thursday, May 26, 2022. 

In the original media release dated May 26, 2022, Hamilton Police implied that the individual was arrested when refusing to move off the roadway when directed. 

For greater clarity, the individual was denied entry to a Progressive Conservative Campaign event and was directed to leave the premises by an event representative. She was arrested for failing to comply with that request. Following her arrest, she was transported off the property and immediately released with a fine for Fail to Leave Premises When Directed, contrary to the Trespass to Property Act. 

All questions related to her invitation to attend the Progressive Conservative event should be directed to the event organizer. 

This matter is now registered with the court. Out of respect for the court processes, Hamilton Police will not be making any further comment.

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