Hamilton Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in relation to a residential arson investigation.

On Monday, February 13, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a multi-unit residential fire at 48 Sanford Avenue South in Hamilton. 

During evacuation, the residents were unable to exit the front door and had to jump out a second story window.  The family including a young child suffered injuries as a result.    

Hamilton Police have arrested, Edward Christopher James Ypma, a 50-year-old man of Hamilton, who is facing the following charges;

• Arson- Disregard for Human Life
• Possession of Incendiary Material
• Two counts of Fail to Comply Probation
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

Thank you to members of the Hamilton community and individuals that provided tips to Crime Stoppers, your assistance facilitated an arrest in the investigation.

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

Hamilton Police continue investigation into a residential fire as an arson.

On Monday, December 5, 2022, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a residential fire on Burton Street. A family with young children were asleep within the residence at the time the house caught fire.

The suspect set fire to a front wooden porch and contents. 

The suspect vehicle and suspect are described as;

Suspect

• Light hooded jacket or hoody
• Darker coloured pants

Vehicle

• 2015-2020 Ford F150, 4 door silver in colour
• Tinted windows
• Silver front grill
• Black wheel rims
• Front licence plate fixed to the front passenger side

A neighbour extinguished the fire and alerted the residents of the home.  Without the assistance of this person the fire could have resulted in a tragedy.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with reviewing home video surveillance and onboard dash cam video from Monday, December 5 at 3:20 a.m. to 3:40 a.m. in the area of Victoria Avenue to Burton Street, Burton Street to Wentworth Street North and along Wentworth Street North.     

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, or have any questions in regards to the investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Shaun Fennessy at 905-540-3819 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge 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

Hamilton Police are requesting assistance with locating two snowmobiles stolen from a residence in Stoney Creek on Monday, March 7, 2022.

The snowmobiles are described as follows:

• Orange/Grey 2019 Skidoo 900 Ace Renegade  
• Yellow 2021 Skidoo 900 Ace Turbo

If you were in the area of Green Mountain Road, please review your dash cameras for any suspicious activity. Area residents are asked to check their surveillance cameras from the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Monday, March 7, 2022.

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 or Detective Constable Adam Kimber at 905-540-6322.

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