On Monday, October 30, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Hamilton officers were patrolling the area of King Street East and East Avenue North in response to ongoing community complaints.

While patrolling the area, officers encountered an individual in an alleyway with conditions to stay out of the area. The individual attempted to flee on foot when approached by the officers, resulting in a brief struggle and subsequent arrest.

In a search incident to arrest, police located a loaded Glock 19 firearm, a box of 9mm ammunition, two pieces of crack cocaine, and a quantity of cash in the accused’s possession.

Hamilton Police have arrested  a 38-year-old man, Tim Junior Miller for the following charges;

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Knowledge Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
• Possession For The Purpose Of Trafficking Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under Five Thousand
• Three Counts of Fail to Comply Undertaking

This is not the end. Hamilton Police will continue to engage with our community, police partners and share information in order to provide community safety. The citizens of Hamilton need to continue to feel safe in their communities and as a community we need to stop gun violence.

Public safety is a shared responsibility, in which both citizens and police have important roles.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, please contact 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

• Remove valuables and garage door opener from vehicles
• Lock vehicles
• Close overhead garage door
• Lock door between garage and house
• Close and lock all external doors
• Ensure windows are shut and locked
• Turn on an exterior light

Having a 9PM Routine is a great way to reduce the risk of becoming a victim to property crime.

We also encourage neighbours to look out for one another and to report all incidents of suspicious activity and of course report crimes, so they can be investigated and tracked. Remember, “If you see something, say something”.

Hamilton Police Service uses this important information as we look into these crimes and deploy resources accordingly to better serve our community. It is important to recognize that criminals find it difficult to operate in neighbourhoods where citizens take an active role in preventing crime.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with residential and vehicle entries occurring in your neighbourhood, please contact the Division 3 Crime Manager’s office at 905-540-5142.

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, April 22, 2020, shortly after 4:30 p.m., a Hamilton police officer while on proactive patrol, observed a grey Jeep Cherokee near the intersection of Cannon Street and Edgemont Street. The vehicle which was stopped at the time, suddenly pulled forward cutting off the police cruiser. The officer was able to initiate a traffic stop in the area of Campbell Avenue and Province Street North. As police approached the vehicle, they noted two male occupants. During the interaction with the driver, police learned his license had been suspended by the Ministry of Transportation several years ago. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized for seven days as a result of Ministry guidelines.

Through continued investigation, police located evidence to support the trafficking of illicit drugs inside the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested in relation to the evidence seized.

They were both taken into police custody for a bail hearing. Their matters will be addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later today.

SEIZED

• Cocaine -  Valued at $5005
• Purple Fentanyl  - Valued at $1298
• White Fentanyl powder - Valued at $1344
• Heroin - Undisclosed amount
• Oxycodone pills - Valued at $45
• Hydromorphone pills - Valued at $2320
• Cannabis - Undisclosed amount
• Canadian Currency - Undisclosed amount

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 43-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Hydromorphone
• Possession proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Fail to comply probation X2

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 62-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Hydromorphone
• Possession proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of controlled substance – Cocaine
• Drive while under suspension

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact the East End Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 905-546-2963.

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

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, shortly after 1:00 p.m., a Hamilton Police officer on proactive patrol observed a white Volkswagen Jetta travelling southbound on James Street North at Wilson Street. At the time, the vehicles were operating in congested traffic and the occupants of the Jetta appeared to be concealing their identity from the officer. An investigation into the vehicle’s status revealed it was reported stolen with the keys on November 8, ’19. The Jetta continued onwards, out of the officer’s sight and a short time later the occupants of the Jetta were located walking in the area of Hughson Street North and Robert Street. They were arrested without incident for possession of stolen property. A search of the immediate area resulted in the recovery of the Jetta in a parking lot near Barton Street and Hughson Street North.

The occupants were taken into police custody. One male was held for a bail hearing on Sunday, November 17, 2019, while the other is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, December 20, 2019.

The Hamilton Police Service is reminding drivers not to leave their vehicles unattended with the keys in the ignition. A professional thief can steal a vehicle without keys within a minute. A rookie thief can steal a vehicle with the keys in the ignition within seconds.

CHARGED

• 16-year-old, Hamilton male driver

CHARGES

• Possession of stolen property under $5000

CHARGED

• 15-year-old, Hamilton male passenger

CHARGES

• Possession of stolen property under $5000
• Bail Hearing

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact police by calling 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

On Monday, August 19, 2019, shortly before 2: 00 a.m., plain-clothed police officers who were working proactively, noted suspicious activity which included a male outside a convenience store, in the area of York Road and Cootes Drive, Dundas. The male was observed standing outside the store as he put on a disguise. He then entered the store. Recognizing the potential for a robbery, the request for additional units was made. As the male exited the store, he was arrested without incident.

The male was not successful in obtaining any items from the store. He was taken into police custody and is scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse today to answer to criminal charges.

No injuries were incurred during the incident.

CHARGED

• 46-year-old Dundas man

CHARGES

• Use disguise with intent to commit offence
• Robbery

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991.

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

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, shortly before midnight, a Hamilton Police Officer on proactive patrol was in the area of Caroline Street and Jackson Street West when a couple walking along Caroline was observed acting in a suspicious manner. The male was carrying a brown knapsack as he entered a parked Volkswagen Jetta on the driver’s side and the female entered the front passenger area. An investigation into the vehicle licence plate confirmed the registered owner was a suspended driver from Brantford Ontario.

A traffic stop was conducted near the intersection stated above and the driver provided the necessary driving documents. It was confirmed he was not the registered owner of the vehicle; however, his licence had been suspended as well by the Ministry of Transportation. An investigation into the female confirmed her identity and the fact the driver was bound by a court order that prohibited him from being in her company. The driver was arrested for the court violation. During the search of the male, police located brass knuckles in his possession. The knapsack he was carrying was searched as well and police located several items which included illicit drugs, another prohibited weapon, cell phones etc. The knapsack and its contents were seized for evidence.

The 36-year-old Brantford man was taken into police custody and advised of the additional charges related to the items located in the knapsack along with violations to court orders. He is scheduled to appear in court today at the John Sopinka Courthouse to answer to the charges.

The vehicle was seized by police and will be turned over to the registered owner.

SEIZED

• Methamphetamine – 7 grams
• Oxycodone pills - 13
• Cocaine powder - 0.5 grams
• Telecommunication devices – several
• Loaded Smith and Wesson BB gun
• Conductive Energy Weapon
• Brass Knuckles
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
• Undisclosed amount of US currency

CHARGED

• 36-year-old male from Brantford

CHARGES

• Possession of prohibited weapon X2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking  - Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Fail to comply recognizance X5
• Drive while under suspension 

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact the Central Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 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

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, shortly before 11:30 a.m., police observed a known suspended driver operating a motor vehicle-a black 2010 Honda Civic-in the area of King Street East and Holton Avenue North, Hamilton. A traffic stop was conducted and through investigation, police confirmed the licence of the driver- a 26-year-old female of no fixed address- was currently suspended. The driver was arrested for driving while under suspension and was removed from the vehicle. As the officer returned to the vehicle he noted the two rear passengers were attempting to conceal unknown items. Those items were later identified as a digital scale and a clear baggie, both containing a white powder residue. The registered owner who was sitting in the front and the two rear passengers were placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance. The immediate area of the vehicle was searched and police located several items containing substances believed to be Heroin and Fentanyl.

Police determined the driver was currently bound by a probation order and was currently violating one of the conditions. She was advised of the drug charges.

Police have seized the following as evidence:

• Undisclosed amount of Heroin
• Undisclosed amount of Fentanyl
• Drug paraphernalia

The driver was taken into custody and appeared in court on Monday, April 22, 2019, to answer to the charges. She was also issued a Provincial Offence Summons for driving while under suspension and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

One of the rear passengers, a 36-year-old female was taken into police custody and later released on a Promise to Appear, She is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, to answer to the charges.

The registered owner, male 60-years-of–age and the other rear passenger, a 37-year-old male of no fixed address were released on a court-ordered Appearance Notice. They are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, June 5, 2019

CHARGED

Kayla Moore, 26-years-of-age of no fixed address

• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Fail to comply- probation

Female, 36-years-of-age from Hamilton

• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl

Male, 37-years-of-age of no fixed address

• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl

Male, 60-years-of-age from Port Dover

• Possession of controlled substance – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance – Fentanyl

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, shortly after 9:30 a.m., Hamilton Police were proactively patrolling the area of Main Street East and Emerald Street South when a grey Lexus sedan was observed with an expired validation sticker. A traffic stop was conducted and an investigation into the driver’s identity revealed he was bound by a court-ordered condition, ‘Not to attend the city of Hamilton with an exception.’ At that time there was no evidence to support the threshold for the exception was met. The 41-year-old driver was arrested for the violation. During the search of the male, police located drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine in his possession. He was informed of the drug-related charge.

A further investigation revealed the presence of additional drug paraphernalia and a second undisclosed amount of methamphetamine within the vehicle. A 31-year-old male passenger was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and the driver was informed of the charge as well. The passenger was also found to be in possession of an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine and a black BB gun.

As police continued their investigation, another quantity of crystal meth and a knife deemed to be prohibited by the Criminal Code of Canada were located.

Both males were taken into police custody. The driver was held for a bail hearing and will appear in court today.  Police issued two provincial offence notices to him in relation to Ontario Highway Traffic Act violations. The passenger was released and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, May 29, 2019.

The BB gun was turned over to the police for destruction.

SEIZED

• An undisclosed amount of methamphetamine
• Knife
• BB gun

CHARGED

• Male 41-years-of-age from Wheatley (Driver)

CHARGES

• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession of a controlled substance - Methamphetamine X2
• Possession of a weapon contrary to order X2
• Fail to comply recognizance X2
• Drive motor vehicle - no licence
• Drive motor vehicle - no currently validated permit

CHARGED

• Male 31-years-of-age from Hamilton (Passenger)

CHARGES

• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession of a weapon contrary to order
• Possession of controlled substance - Methamphetamine X2

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, shortly before midnight, Hamilton Police officers were on proactive patrol at the intersection of Ferguson Avenue North and Rebecca Street when they observed a grey 2000 GMC Sierra pick-up truck. The driver made a last minute decision to change the vehicle’s direction to avoid police. Several attempts were made to obtain the licence plate; however, it was obstructed by a tinted plate cover. A traffic stop was conducted and due to the vehicle’s dark tinted windows, police were unable to confirm the number of occupants and if they were wearing their seatbelts. Due to an inoperable window, the front passenger door was opened by an occupant at which time police noted the presence of a firearm inside the cabin. The vehicle’s occupants were immediately arrested and removed as police conducted an investigation. The firearm was examined and found to be an imitation.

The driver, a 37-year-old Dunnville man, provided several documents to police. At the same time, an undisclosed amount of crystal meth was located within his possession. He was advised of the drug charge and was released with a future court date of Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was also issued a ticket in relation to the obstructed licence plate.

There were also two passengers in the vehicle. The rear seat passenger was released unconditionally and an investigation into the front seat passenger continued. He was searched and found to be in possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Police also learned he was bound by two court orders and was in violation of existing conditions.

A 29-year-old Hamilton man was taken into police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, April 12, 2019, to answer the charges.

SEIZED

• Imitation firearm
• Undisclosed amount of Crystal meth
• 21 unknown pills sent for analysis
• Undisclosed amount of Fentanyl
• Drug paraphernalia

CHARGED

• Dunnville man, 37-years-of-age

CHARGE

• Possession of controlled substance-Methamphetamine
• Provincial Offence Notice – Obstruct plate

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 29-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking- Opioid
• Fail to comply recognizance X2
• Fail to comply probation X2

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, shortly after midnight, police were patrolling in the area of Barton Street East and Parkdale Street North when a grey Mazda 3 vehicle was observed operating in a suspicious manner. A traffic stop was conducted and due to information gained police commenced an investigation into the driver’s level of sobriety. During the investigation, police learned the driver was in possession of a weapon. A preliminary search was conducted at which time evidence was located to support the possession of illicit drugs. The driver was arrested and found to be in possession of additional drugs. Police have seized the drugs and further evidence to support charges of drug trafficking.

An impairment test was conducted and the driver passed.

The vehicle was towed from the roadway and the registered owner was notified of the location for pick up.

The driver was taken into police custody and will appear in court today to answer to several charges.

CHARGED

• Male 21-years-of-age, from Stoney Creek

CHARGES

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin / Fentanyl
• Possession of controlled substance - Cocaine
• Possession proceeds of crime

SEIZED

• 20 pills of Oxycodone
• 25 grams of Heroin/Fentanyl mix
• Undisclosed amount of Cocaine
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
• Drug paraphernalia

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, shortly after 7:30 p.m., police observed a black BMW travelling at a high rate of speed on King William Street, east of Ferguson Avenue North. At the intersection of King William and Victoria Avenue North the vehicle stopped for the traffic light. An unknown object was then seen thrown from the front seat area to the rear. The vehicle proceeded northbound on Victoria Avenue before the light changed to green. A traffic stop was conducted for the Highway Traffic Act Violation. As police approached the vehicle, the occupants appeared to be hastily moving around. During the initial interaction, police observed evidence to support the presence of illicit drugs in plain view, within reach of the driver and front seat passenger. The driver made an attempt to conceal the drugs; however, the officer was aware of his efforts. The vehicle occupants were all placed under arrest for possession of drugs.

A continued investigation resulted in the discovery of crystal meth, crack cocaine and further evidence to support the trafficking of illicit drugs.

The vehicle has been held for further examination.

All parties were transported to police custody. Several of the vehicle occupants were bound by court orders which resulted in further charges being laid.

They are all scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse later today.

SEIZED

• 72 grams Cocaine
• 20 grams of Methamphetamine
• Various drug paraphernalia

CHARGED

• Jahmar Hamilton, 21-year-old Brampton male

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

CHARGED

• Parris Donald, 20-year-old Brampton male

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

CHARGED

• Jason Boyd, 47-year-old male of no fixed address

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Disobey court order

CHARGED

• Clinton Mcdonald, 26-year-old male of no fixed address

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Breach of recognizance 

CHARGED

• 17-year-old Brampton male youth

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Breach of probation X2

On Friday, December 28, 2018, shortly before 2:00 a.m., Hamilton Police officers were on proactive patrol when a grey coloured Honda Odyssey Minivan was observed travelling eastbound on Barton Street East near Kenora Avenue. The actions of the vehicle’s driver appeared to be suspicious in nature so a query of the licence plate was conducted. Results from the query revealed the plate was not authorized for the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and further investigation confirmed the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest with the Halton Regional Police Service. Additionally, the status of the driver’s licence was suspended. During the interaction, police determined the vehicle’s occupants were both under court conditions in relation to Probation and Recognizance Orders. The driver, a 39 –year-old Hamilton man was arrested in relation to the outstanding warrant. The passenger, a 42- year-old Hamilton woman was arrested for violating her release conditions.

The parties will appear in court today to answer to the charges.

CHARGED

Hamilton male (39 years), Wanted Party- Halton Regional Police

• Fail to Comply Probation X2
• Drive While Under Suspension
• Use Plate not Authorized
• Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
• Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

Hamilton female (42 years)

• Fail to Comply Recognizance X3
• Fail to Comply Probation X2