In the evening hours of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Hamilton Police arrested two suspects in relation to a stolen auto investigation.  

Members of the Hamilton Police B.E.A.R unit located a stolen auto in the area of Fennell Ave East and Upper Gage Ave.  They followed the vehicle until they were able to safely arrest both occupants in the east end of the city.  During a search of the vehicle, police located a sawed off shotgun, and the upper receiver of an assault rifle style rifle.

Two adults were charged with property and firearm related offences. They remain in custody.

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

Shortly after 10: 00 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2022 while conducting proactive patrol, Hamilton Police observed a driver violate the Highway Traffic Act, subsequently a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation a 25-year-old male and a 20-year-old male have been arrested and held for a bail hearing to take place this morning.

ARRESTED

Male Driver

·         20-years-of age

·         Hamilton

·         Held for bail hearing, John Sopinka Courthouse

Male Passenger

·         25-years-of-age

·         Hamilton

·         Held for bail hearing, John Sopinka Courthouse

CHARGES

·         Prohibited Firearm

·         Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·         Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·         Possession of Prohibited Weapon

·         Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·         Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

·         Possession for the Purpose of Distributing

·         Possession for the Purpose – Cocaine

·         Possession for the Purpose – Fentanyl

·         Possession for the Purpose – Hydromorphone

·         Possession for the Purpose – Benzodiazepine

·         Possession for the Purpose – Oxycodone

·         Fail to Comply Probation

Hamilton Police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders who are engaged in violence, drug activity and firearms in our community. We are working to end gun violence and illegal gun possession. The majority of gun crimes being committed in Hamilton involve guns that were illegally obtained and possessed.

This is not the end. Hamilton Police will continue to engage with our community, police partners and share information in order to keep our community safe.

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 Vice and Drugs officers conducted an investigation and execute a search warrant at an address in the city’s east end and arrested a male and female who reside at that address. A large quantity of cocaine and cash were recovered.

On May 7, 2020, the Vice and Drug Unit executed a search warrant in the early morning hours at a residence in the city’s east end. During a search of the address officers located a large quantity of cocaine valued at approximately $400,000.00 and seized in excess of $150,000.00 in cash. A couple residing at that address has been arrested and charged.

Charged: Daniel Reeve (29-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000.00

Charged: Caroline Cote (23 years-old) Hamilton resident

• Possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000.00

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