A traffic stop conducted in the area of Barton Street East and Lottridge Street has led to the seizure of a firearm, illicit drugs and the arrest of a 31-year-old Hamilton man.

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, shortly after 01:00p.m., Hamilton Police observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and aggressively over taking other vehicles on the road.

Through investigation it was learned, the driver of the motor vehicle was a suspended driver. Subsequently, a traffic stop was conducted and a 31-year-old male arrested.

Arrested:

Male:

• 31-years-of-age
• Hamilton
• Bail Opposed

Charges:

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 - Canada in and out
• Operation while prohibited
• Prohibited Firearm - Loaded/Unloaded
• Fail to Comply Probation Adult x3

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division One Staff Detective Sergeant Catherine Lockley by calling 905-546-3833.

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

Numerous branches of the Hamilton Police were conducting an investigation which led to a separate search of drug trafficking activity at a  Bold Street apartment.

On August 11, 2020, police located an approximate street value of $5000 worth of crack, powdered cocaine and ecstasy along with a bundle of Canadian currency. during the execution of a search warrant at 129 Bold Street.

The male tenant was arrested and charged with several drug-related offences. Bail court has been scheduled for August 12, 2020.

Charged: Neil Toussaint (33-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drug x 2
• Proceeds of crime under $5000
• Fail to comply with recognizance x 2
• Fail to comply release order – other than to attend court x 2

If you have information that can assist in this investigation, please contact Division two, Criminal Investigative Branch, Acting Detective Sergeant Mario Rizzo at (905)546-2918.

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