Hamilton Police have arrested a 30-year-old Hamilton man following a residential search warrant yesterday.

In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Hamilton Police executed a residential search warrant in the area of Mud Street and Winterberry Drive on the city’s east mountain.

One male has been arrested and remains in custody.

During the execution of the warrant a quantity of illicit drugs were seized with an approximate value of $15,000 dollars.

A loaded 40 Calibre Handgun, over $72,000 in Canadian Currency, along with scales were also seized during the execution of the warrant.

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.

If you have any information about gun violence or any crime within our city please call Hamilton Police 905-546-4925 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Hamilton Police seize two guns and drugs, after executing a search warrant at a mountain residence.

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, members of the Hamilton Police Service Division 3 H.E.A.T. Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the Hamilton Mountain.

Subsequent to the arrest of two Hamilton males and execution of a search warrant, officers seized a loaded .45 Caliber Norinco handgun, unloaded short barreled silver handgun .9mm, 48.09 grams of Cocaine and 2.57 grams of Methamphetamine.

The two arrested males had their bail opposed and will be in court today.

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.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division 3 Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Sergeant Marco Del Conte by calling 905-546-3851.

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

A Stoney Creek man was arrested on Friday after an illicit drug investigation. Police seized drugs, cash and a loaded handgun. He appeared in court last Saturday.

After gathering information about drug activity being conducted by a Stoney Creek man, members of the Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit commenced an investigation focusing on his vehicle and a residence in the area of Upper Mt. Albion Road and Times Square Boulevard.

On Friday, September 4, 2020, an application for a Controlled Drugs and Substance search warrant was submitted to the courts. The warrant was granted the same day for the subject’s vehicle and residence.

Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the male was arrested without incident outside an Oakville restaurant and taken into police custody. A search of his vehicle resulted in the discovery of a loaded handgun, illicit drugs and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

With the authority of the search warrant, officers then converged on his Stoney Creek residence where additional drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia were seized.

Tevon Williams-McKenzie was held for a bail hearing. His matter was addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Saturday, September 5, 2020, where he faced firearm, proceeds of crime and drug-related charges.

SEIZED

• Taurus handgun
• Ammunition
• Cocaine valued at $43,500
• Heroin valued at $13,500
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency

CHARGED

• Tevon Williams-McKenzie, 25-years-of-age from Stoney Creek

CHARGES

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
• Several firearm-related offences

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle by calling 905-546-3887.

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

A Grimsby man with ties to the Hamilton area was arrested yesterday after an in-depth drug investigation. He appeared in court earlier today to face firearm and drug-related charges.

The Hamilton Police Gang and Weapons Enforcement Unit has continued to investigate drug activity in the community. With the information gathered involving the criminal actions of a Grimsby man in the Hamilton area, an application was submitted to the court system, requesting a search warrant for properties related to the individual.

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, police were granted a search warrant for a residential Grimsby address located in the area of North Service Road and Winston Road and a vehicle belonging to the male.

With the assistance from members of the Emergency Response Unit, a 21-year-old Grimsby man was arrested outside his residence in his vehicle. He was searched and found to be in possession of cocaine, Percocet pills and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. Police also located inside his vehicle a loaded Glock handgun. The vehicle, a 2103 Mercedes Benz, two-door sedan was also seized.

Officers then entered his residence where they located illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia and a prohibited weapon.

Everton Frost was taken into police custody and his matter addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Friday, August 28, 2020. He continues to face charges related to the possession of firearms and drugs and the violation of court orders.

SEIZED

• Cocaine valued at $ 4800
• Unknown pills
• Percocet pills valued at $200
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
• Conductive Energy Weapon
• Two Digital scales
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Two Cocaine press units
• 2013 Mercedes Benz two-door
• Glock handgun
• Ammunition

CHARGED

• Everton Frost, 21-years-of-age from Grimsby

CHARGES

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking-Oxycodone
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
• Several Firearm-related offences
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Conducted Energy Weapon)
• Possession contrary to prohibition order x 4

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle by calling 905-546-3887.

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

In late March, officers from the Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs Unit concluded a drug investigation into this Ancaster man. That resulted in his arrest, a large seizure of drugs and cash and a charge under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act for ‘Failure to comply with an order given during a declared emergency.’

The Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs Unit continued their investigation into this Ancaster man, accumulating more information regarding his ongoing drug trafficking.

On Thursday, April 30, 2020, warrants were granted for a residence in the area of Golf Links Road and Meadowlands Boulevard, storage units in the area of Stone Church Road East and Dartnall Road and Appleby Line and Mainway, Burlington. Warrants were also issued for motor vehicles affiliated to the Ancaster man.

With assistance from the Investigative Services Division and the Division 30 Heat Unit, police seized illicit drugs, firearms, ammunition and a large amount of cash.

Nickolas and Marija Deschenes were arrested and taken into police custody without incident.

Nickolas Deschenes made a bail court appearance on Saturday, May 2, 2020, to answer to several charges.

Marija Deschenes is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, to answer to several charges.

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS SEIZED

• 2 handguns: a Hi-point semi-automatic handgun with ammunition and a Hopkins and Allen revolver both located in a storage locker
• Cocaine valued at $11,000.00
• $166,120 in Canadian currency located in a duffle bag in one of the storage lockers.
• $4450 in Canadian currency located at the Ancaster residence.
• Large compression tool used to compress cocaine and 3 digital scales coated in cocaine located in a storage locker.

CHARGED

• Nicholas Deschenes, 29-years-of-age from Ancaster

CHARGES

• Several firearm-related charges
• Possession of a controlled substance – Cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Fail to comply with release orders X11

CHARGED

• Marija Deschenes, 28-years-of-age from Ancaster

CHARGES

• Several firearm-related charges
• Possession of a controlled substance – Cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle by calling 905-546-3883.

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

In March 2020, police investigated concerns of drug activity in the area of a Barton Street East apartment. On April 23, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m., a search warrant assisted in finding drugs and cash inside.

A quantity of powdered cocaine was located in measuring cups waiting to be “cooked” and processed into crack cocaine. Digital scales and other drug paraphernalia along with a large sum of money were also found.

As a result of the investigation, four people were arrested and charged with related Drug and Criminal Code offences.

Charged: Margaret Turnbull (36-years-old) Oshawa resident

• Fail to comply with release order x 2 

Charged: Joseph Thompson (29-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000

David Tyler Moore (27-years-old) No fixed address

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000

Jennifer Halyk (40-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs x 2
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
• Proceeds of crime over $5000
• Fail to comply with release order
• Fail to comply with probation 

If you have information that can assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact Division 20 H.E.A.T. Unit, Acting Sergeant Jamie Lynch at (905)546-2905.

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

Five adults and one youth were arrested after a drug investigation in the east end of Hamilton. During the investigation, a substantial amount of drugs were seized along with other evidence to support a large scale drug trafficking operation.

In early April 2020, members of the Hamilton Police Service Vice and Drugs Unit commenced an investigation into drug activity at a residence in the area of Kenilworth Avenue North and Cannon Street East, Hamilton. During the coming weeks, police obtained information which confirmed the trafficking of illicit drugs. An application was submitted to the court system requesting search warrants for properties related to the investigation.

On the morning of Friday, April 17, 2020, police executed search warrants and seized drugs, cash, replica firearms and drug paraphernalia.

Four adults were arrested and they appeared before the courts later that day. One female youth was also arrested and she is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, to answer to her charges. Police concluded the investigation on Friday night with the arrest of one outstanding party.

Resources from the Vice and Drugs, Emergency Response, Heat, Youth Office, Gangs Weapons and Enforcement, Criminal Investigations Branch, uniform patrol and Intelligence Unit collaborated to successfully conclude the investigation which has resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs with a value exceeding $1,000,000.

This investigation represents one of the largest seizures of Crystal Meth, Heroin and Fentanyl in Hamilton. The total weight of drugs seized exceeds 5 kilograms with most being packaged for immediate sale.

SEIZED

• Fentanyl
• Methamphetamine
• Cocaine
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
• Replica firearms X4
• Cell phones

CHARGED

• Khizar ALI, male, 33-years-of age from Toronto
• Jody LEITCH, female, 38-years-of-age from Hamilton
• Daniel HOLLAND, male, 37-years-of-age from Hamilton
• Muhammad SADIK, male, 22-years-of-age from Pickering
• Ashley MACDONALD, female, 33-years-of–age from Hamilton
• Female, 17 years-of-age no fixed address

JOINT CHARGES

ALI, LEITCH, HOLLAND, SADIK, MACDONALD & female youth

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

JOINT CHARGES

ALI, LEITCH & SADIK

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Hydromorphone
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

CHARGES - ALI

• Fail to comply recognizance X2
• Fail to comply probation X3

CHARGES – LEITCH

• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
• Fail to comply probation

CHARGES – HOLLAND

• Fail to comply recognizance
• Fail to comply probation

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle by calling 905-546-3887.

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

On February 9, 2020, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a report of a robbery at a business in the area of Ottawa Street South and King Street East in Hamilton. A lone male entered the business demanding money before fleeing from the area on foot. There were no reported injuries

On February 12, 2020, shortly after 9:30 p.m., another robbery occurred at a business in the area of Kenilworth Avenue North and Dunsmure Road in Hamilton. Once again a lone male entered the business and demanded money before fleeing on foot. No reported injuries.

Thorough investigative measures the Hamilton Police B.E.A.R. unit was able to identify the male as the same person for both robbery occurrences.

On February 19, 2020, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Balmoral Avenue South and King Street East in Hamilton. Inside Police located the male involved in the robberies, evidence in relation to the robberies, a quantity of drugs and proceeds of crime.

Another male was located inside and jointly charged for drug possession.

Charged: Dalton Graham (male, 28-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Robbery x 2
• Disguise with Intent
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Charged: Taivon Radcliffe (male, 24-years-old) London resident

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorph
• Proceeds of Crime under $5,000.00.

If you have any additional information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Iveljic by calling 905-546-8936.

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

The Hamilton Police Service conducted a thorough investigation and on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Brucedale Avenue and Upper Wentworth. A 24-year-old male has been arrested and charged and is expected to appear for a bail hearing today.

CHARGED

• Brian Justin TROOP (24yrs)

CHARGES

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Psilocybin for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Xanax for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

The street value of the drugs seized is approximately $ 35,000.00

If you have any information regarding this incident and you believe the information could assist Police with the investigation, please contact Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte by calling (905) 546-3851 at Division 3, Criminal Investigation Bureau.

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

For further media inquiries contact the Hamilton Police Service Media Office.

Hamilton Police received information regarding illegal drug activity surrounding a residence in the Stoney Creek area. An investigation was initiated and with the information gathered, police applied for a search warrant. The warrant was granted and on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. members of the Hamilton Police Vice & Drug Unit entered a residence in the area of Gray Road and Roxborough Avenue. During the search, a large quantity of Cocaine and Canadian currency, Heroin, Methamphetamine, ammunition and a pick-up truck were seized.

A Stoney Creek man and three females were arrested during the warrant execution. The male was held for a bail hearing and appeared in court earlier today. The females were taken into police custody and later released, scheduled to appear in court in early June.

SEIZED

· 1.2 kilograms powdered Cocaine

· 1 gram Heroin

· 2 grams Methamphetamine

· Canadian currency approximately $27,000 - $30,000

· Ammunition-100 bullets

· 2007 Lincoln pick-up truck

· Drug paraphernalia

CHARGED

· Douglas Collins, male 28-years-of-age from Stoney Creek

CHARGES

· Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine

• Possession of controlled substance-Methamphetamine

· Possession of controlled substance- Heroin

· Possession contrary to order-Ammunition

· Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine

· Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

CHARGED

· Female 52-years-of-age from Stoney Creek

· Female 22-years-of-age from Stoney Creek

· Female 17-years-of-age from Stoney Creek

CHARGES

Three females jointly charged

· Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine

· Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, shortly before 4:00 p.m., members of the Hamilton Police Service Vice and Drugs Unit along with the Emergency Response Unit executed two search warrants at a property in the area of Barton Street East and Gage Avenue North in relation to illicit drugs sales. Police seized a large quantity of cocaine, along with fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine valued at $46250. Police also identified over $3200 of Canadian currency believed to be the proceeds of crime, as well as scales and prohibited weapons.

ARRESTED

• Jenn Sapsford, female, 38-years-of-age from Hamilton 

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession proceeds of crime under $5000.00 X2
• Possession of prohibited weapon

ARRESTED

• Thomas Shea, male, 30-years-of-age from Hamilton 

CHARGES

• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of controlled substance for trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession proceeds of crime under $5000.00 X2
• Possession of prohibited weapon
• Fail to comply court order
• Fail to comply probation X2

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, shortly before 4:30 p.m., a male suspect attended the Busy Bee Convenience located at 1528 Barton Street East. The suspect selected merchandise and approached the clerk at the counter. The suspect then reached into his pocket and produced a firearm. A demand was made for money from the clerk. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency before fleeing the scene.

Through investigation, police were able to identify the suspect. On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, shortly after 11:30 a.m., the suspect was arrested by the Hamilton Police Service in the area of Melvin Avenue and Parkdale Avenue, Hamilton.

Hamilton Police have executed two search warrants at locations related to the suspect. Police have recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the robbery; a pellet gun modified to fire 9 mm ammunition.

David Hachey has appeared at the John Sopinka Courthouse today to answer to robbery and several firearm-related charges.

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CHARGED

• David Hachey, male 31-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Robbery with firearm
• Wear disguise with intent
• Use firearm during the commission of an offence
• Possession contrary to order X6

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Torrie at 905-546-2991 or Detective Frank De Vuono at 905-546-8937.

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 have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Hamilton resident after a search warrant was executed at a Mountain residence. 

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, just shortly before 9:00 p.m., members of the Hamilton Police Service Division 3 HEAT Unit executed a CDSA search warrant on Upper Wentworth Street on the Hamilton Mountain.

Members of the Division 3 HEAT Unit received information about suspected illegal drug trafficking from a residence near two schools that was also the location of a 2018 home invasion and shooting. As a result of this information, an investigation was initiated. On Thursday, January 3, 2019, the Division 3 HEAT Unit obtained a CDSA search warrant to enter and search the Upper Wentworth Street residence.

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged Zachary Ellis 19-years-old, and seized a quantity of cocaine, MDMA, oxycodone, money, and weapons.

The following items were seized:

• Approx 4 ¼ ounces of packaged cocaine
• Approx 17g of packaged MDMA
• Several pills of oxycodone
• $1730 of proceeds of crime
• A prohibited drive stun style Taser
• Multiple prohibited knives hidden around the home
• Other evidence including mobile phones, documentation, scales, equipment and packaging all consistent with illegal drug trafficking
• Total value of items seized approximately $15,000

The following charges were laid as a result of this investigation:

• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose – Cocaine
• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose - MDMA
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose - Oxycodone
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime
• Possession of Prohibited Weapons x 5 (drive stun Taser and four knives)

Hamilton Police was conducting an investigation regarding alleged drug trafficking in the area of Limeridge Road East, Hamilton.

Police executed search warrants at the residence and located cocaine, suspected fentanyl, oxycodone, hydromorphone, psilocybin, and a quantity of money.

Police also located packaging, scales, and other items indicative of drug trafficking.

The individuals were arrested and currently being held for a bail hearing.

The following items located:

• 9 ounces of Cocaine
• Several smaller packages of Cocaine
• A small quantity of Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
• 357 Oxycodone pills
• 11 suspected capsules of Fentanyl
• 6 Hydromorphone pills
• Several packaged THC products
• Over $1500 in Canadian Currency
• Total value of drugs seized: $31,000 (approximately)

Charged:

Lucas Faulkenham (36-years-old male) of Hamilton

Crystal Sullivan (37-year-old female) of Hamilton

The following charges were laid:

• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Cocaine
• CDSA 5(2) - Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Fentanyl
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Psilocybin
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Oxycodone
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Hydromorphone
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime x 2

The Hamilton Police Service continues to investigate and lay charges in relation to Controlled Drugs and Substances in a continual effort to make our community safe.