Hamilton Police arrested two individuals following two distinct weapons-related incidents, both involving the suspected sighting of a firearm.

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to a reported theft at a commercial establishment in Jackson Square, where a suspect was allegedly seen carrying a firearm. Following a search, police arrested the suspect at the intersection of Main Street and Hughson Street. Upon conducting a search, police confirmed the firearm was a pellet gun.

Hamilton Police have arrested 25-year-old, Nickolas Renato Reda for the following charges;

• Carrying Concealed Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Theft under $5000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
• Two Counts of Fail to Comply Probation

Nickolas Renato Reda had his bail opposed and will be attending court.

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a motel near King Street East and Wentworth Street in response to reports of an individual struck in the face with a firearm. Police searched and located a male fitting the suspect's description walking near King Street and Emerald Street. The officers executed a gunpoint arrest.  Subsequent to the arrest, a search revealed a pellet gun and a butterfly knife in the suspect’s possession.

Hamilton Police have arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Macleod for the following charges;

• Possession of Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Fail to Comply Probation
• Two counts of Contrary to Order

Christopher Macleod had his bail opposed and will be attending court.

When responding to weapons calls, police must treat the situation as if lethal weapons are involved until a thorough investigation determines otherwise. Unfortunately, visually differentiating between real firearms and replicas is often impossible until the investigation is completed. Police officers responding to these situations must make quick decisions about the nature of the weapon, with potential significant and lasting consequences.

Air guns, including gel pellet guns, can cause serious injury when fired, and if designed to look like real firearms, they are treated as lethal weapons by law enforcement. Firing or brandishing pellet guns may result in individuals facing significant weapons-related charges.

For the safety of our community members and law enforcement personnel, we strongly discourage the purchase and use of these items. It is important for everyone to be aware of the potential risks associated with owning and displaying items that resemble firearms.

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

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, shortly after 10:45 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Gore Park, after receiving reports of an unknown male walking westbound on King Street East with a handgun.

A witness in the area observed a black handgun fall out the pocket of a male onto the ground, then observed the male pick the firearm up concealing it in his jacket.

Hamilton Police located an individual matching the description near a small encampment in the area of Gore Park in possession of a pellet gun. The male was searched incident to arrest and a quantity of drugs were also located.

Phillip Arsenault, a 29 year-old man of Hamilton has been charged with;

• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Possession for the Purpose (Fentanyl)
• Fail to Comply Probation x 2

If you have information that you believe could assist police with this investigation, please contact the Division One 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.

Divisional Detectives continued the investigation and on Wednesday, September 18, the suspect vehicle and driver were located in the area of Upper Wentworth Street and Fennell Avenue East. The driver resisted arrest but was taken into custody without injury to himself or the officer. The vehicle was seized by police and he was searched and found to be in possession of a controlled substance at the time of his arrest.

Hamilton Police applied for a search a warrant and on Friday, September 20, 2019, the warrant was executed on the vehicle. A Daisey Powerline 340 Pellet gun was seized as well as cocaine.

CHARGED

• Tomas MULIUOLIS, 24-years-of-age, from Hamilton

SEIZED

• Daisey Powerline 340 Pellet gun
• Prohibited weapon (knife)
• 6.52 grams of cocaine
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency

CHARGES

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Assault Peace Officer
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable J. Millington at 905-546-4947.

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