Hamilton Police seized drugs, weapons and arrested a 30-year-old man of Hamilton at Woodlands Park during proactive foot patrols to address ongoing community issues involving frequent drug overdoses and violent assaults.

On Friday, July 14, 2023, police were conducting foot patrols through Woodlands Park, when they observed a male in the distance carrying a hard case. Police began to walk in the direction of the male, who then placed the case behind a tent and left the area. Police searched the case and located a compound bow and 2 arrows, which were seized for public safety.

On Monday, July 17, 2023, police were conducting foot patrols at Woodlands Park, when they observed drug paraphernalia and drug residue near a group of individuals. As a result, police arrested Khadar Houssein Ibrahim, a 30-year-old man of Hamilton for the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
• Three Counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Two Counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Seven Counts of Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order

During the arrest, police seized the following;

• 33.4 grams of meth
• 6.8 gram Fentanyl rock
• spring loaded expandable baton with a push button
• brass knuckles

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

If you have information that you believe could assist police with this investigation, please contact the Division Three Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. Unit. 

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

Four suspects entered the business with various weapons including a firearm. Several employees and customers were in the store at the time of the incident. Suspects took merchandise from the store and fled in a dark coloured newer SUV.  The vehicle was last seen entering onto the QEW from the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.  

The suspects are described as:

• Suspect #1 – Male, white, approx. 16-25 years old,
• Suspect #2 – Male, black, unknown age
• Suspect #3 - Male, of unknown race or age
• Suspect #4 – Male, black, 16-25 years old

The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has taken carriage of the investigation and continue to investigate the incident. 

If you have, any information about this incident, please contact Detective Constable Jacek Przednowek at 905-540-6336 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

An investigation into illegal activities by the Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs Unit resulted in the seizure of cash, weapons and drugs off Hamilton’s streets.

On Friday, April 30, 2021, Hamilton Police were granted search warrants for two residences in Hamilton and a vehicle used in the offences.

Officers seized a Sig Sauer .380 handgun, ammunition, a large conductive energy weapon, illicit drugs with a street value of approximately $293,575 and over $10,000 in cash.

An adult male and female arrested and charged.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Nicolas Pacheco by calling 905-546-6332.

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

On Friday, September 18, 2020, shortly after 6:50p.m, a Hamilton Police officer was patrolling in the area of King Street East at Sanford Avenue in the City of Hamilton. Police observed a female stepping out of a cab and recognized her as someone who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant with the Hamilton Police Service.

A search of this revealed she was in possession of illicit drugs, cash and a prohibited weapon.

A 32-year-old female from the City of Hamilton was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.

SEIZED

• Canadian Currency $6,295
• 1 battery powered scale
• 2 cell phones
• Multiple illicit street drugs with a street value of over $2,000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon (Pepper Spray)

CHARGES

• Fail to Comply with Probation x 1
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Heroin 
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Other Drugs x 2 
• Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Opioid (other than heroin)Possession Schedule I - Methamphetamine
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon

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

Members of the Hamilton Police Service conducted proactive investigations that resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs with a street value of approximately one million dollars. Police also seized two assault rifles, a handgun, various weapons, ammunition and a large quantity of Canadian currency. Five Hamilton residents are now facing multiple criminal charges.

The Hamilton Police Service Vice and Drug and Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Units have continued to investigate drug and firearm offences within the City of Hamilton. An application was submitted to the court system requesting search warrants for two properties as well as a number of vehicles related to the investigation.

On Thursday, July 23, 2020, members of the Hamilton Police Service attended a residence on the West Mountain as well as a residence in Ancaster, to execute two search warrants.

During the investigation, police seized cocaine, cannabis, Canadian currency, two assault rifles, a handgun, several other weapons, ammunition and drug paraphernalia from the residences.

In total, Hamilton Police arrested five people including one male youth. Two adults were

held for a bail hearing while the others were released with future court dates.

The following information is related to the Ancaster residence:

SEIZED

• Cocaine                                             Valued at approximately $925k
• Cannabis                                           Valued at approximately $45k
• THC vapor pens                                Valued at approximately $31k
• AR-15 assault rifles                           X2
• Handgun with ammunition
• Stun baton
• Brass knuckles
• Aerosol spray irritant
• High capacity ammunition magazines X2
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency

CHARGED - Jointly

• Male, 22 years-of-age from Ancaster
• Female, 22 years-of-age from Ancaster

CHARGES

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
• Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Distributing
• Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Selling
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X3
• Careless Storage of Firearm X3
• Knowledge of Possession of Unauthorized Firearm X3
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device X2
• Possession of Loaded Firearm
• Alter Serial Number X2
• Making a Firearm Automatic
• Possession of Prohibited a Weapon X6

The following information is related to the West Mountain residence:

All three were charged and released from police custody with scheduled future court dates.

SEIZED

• 28 Oxycodone pills
• Cannabis marihuana                           Valued at approximately $1600
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency

CHARGED

• Female, 41-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking –Oxycodone
• Proceed of crime under $5000

CHARGED

• Female, 20-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking –Oxycodone

CHARGED

• Male youth, 17-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing

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"http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

A proactive investigation by Hamilton Police has resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, cash and prohibited weapons.

In June of 2020, Hamilton Police began a drug investigation into illicit drug activity at local hotels. Their investigation led them to a suspect they believed was dealing large amounts of illicit narcotics.

On Friday, June 19, 2020, search warrant was granted in regards to a hotel room located at a hotel in the area of the QEW and Centennial Parkway North.

A short time later, police were in the hotel parking lot observing the suspect’s vehicle. They observed the suspect and a second male inside this vehicle. The parties were arrested without incident. A search of one male revealed he was in possession of illicit drugs and the second male was in possession of cash.

A search of the vehicle also recovered a number of illicit drugs and two prohibited weapons.

Hamilton Police Vice and Drug investigators then attended the hotel room where the suspect was staying and executed the search warrant. Inside, police located illicit drugs, cash and additional evidence to support drug trafficking.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of over $29,000 in Canadian currency and illicit drugs with a street value of $82,580.

The two males were taken into police custody and appeared for a bail hearing on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

SEIZED

Fentanyl valued at $39,000

Methamphetamine valued at $24,750

Cocaine valued at $15,800

Oxycodone pills valued at $900

GHB valued at $2000

Hydromorphone pills valued at $70

Ecstasy pills valued at $60

CHARGED

Jesse CARTER, 25-year-old male of no fixed address

CHARGES

Possession for the purpose of trafficking -Methamphetamine (Joint)

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone (Joint)

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Gamma Hydroxybutyrate-GHB (Joint)

Possession of a prohibited weapon - Conductive Energy Weapon (Joint)

Possession of a prohibited weapon - Brass Knuckles (Joint)

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Methamphetamine

Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Gamma Hydroxybutyrate-GHB

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) (Ecstasy)

Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

CHARGED

Joshua FORBES, 26-year-old male from Hamilton

CHARGES

Possession for the purpose of trafficking -Methamphetamine (Joint)

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone (Joint)

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Gamma Hydroxybutyrate-GHB (Joint)

Possession of a prohibited weapon - Conductive Energy Weapon (Joint)

Possession of a prohibited weapon - Brass Knuckles (Joint)

Possession Contrary to Order- Brass Knuckles

Possession Contrary to Order- Conductive Energy Weapon

Fail to Comply with Release Order, Do Not Possess Weapon- Brass Knuckles

Fail to Comply with Release Order, Do Not Possess Weapon- Conductive Energy Weapon

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Methamphetamine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Fentanyl

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Hydromorphone

Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

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 November 27, 2019, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police responded to a residential home on Case Street in Hamilton. Concerned citizens noticed a garage door was left open and evidence confirming a break-in had occurred. Police obtained information that a male was seen in the rear yard of the Case Street home. Police conducted a search with K9 and located the male with evidence putting him back to the break-in. The male was arrested shortly after 5:30 p.m.

Police have identified that three weapons were stolen from the residence and they remain outstanding despite attempts to find them.

• Sidewinder Crossbow
• Winchester pump-action shotgun
• Stoger shotgun

Hamilton Police is asking the public should you come across the weapons call 911 immediately and do not touch them.

Charged: Liam Campbell (52-years-old) no fixed address

• Break and Enter Commit Theft
• Possession Under $5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance x 3

If you have further information to assist with this investigation please call Detective Chris Gates at (905)546-2919.

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 Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Hamilton Police applied for and was granted a search warrant for a residence in the area of for Cannon Street East and Sherman Avenue North.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m., Andrew Erneston was observed exiting the residence and was arrested. He was found to be in possession of a conducted energy weapon and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.  A short time later, members of the Gangs Weapons Enforcement, Vice and Drugs and Emergency Response Units entered the residence and executed the search warrant. Brittany Lupton was located inside the residence and was found to be in possession of Fentanyl and a prohibited weapon.

During the search, Hamilton Police seized the following items:

• Flick knives X3
• Conducted energy weapons X2
• Crossbow 
• Num Chucks
• Ammunition
• Airsoft guns X6 
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
• Codeine pills X84
• Psilocybin - 35 grams
• Purple heroin (mixture of Fentanyl and Heroin) -12 grams 
• Drug paraphernalia
• Beer bottles (X4) believed to be Molotov cocktails-sent for analysis (pending results, additional charges could be laid)

CHARGED

• Andrew Ernestsons, male 33-years of age from Hamilton
• Britney Lupton, female 29-years-of -age from Hamilton  

JOINT CHARGES

• Possession of controlled substance-Codeine
• Possession of controlled substance-Fentanyl
• Possession of controlled substance-Heroin
• Possession of controlled substance-Psilocybin
• Possession of a prohibited weapon - Conducted Energy Weapon
• Possession of a prohibited weapon - Hand Crossbow
• Possession of a prohibited weapon - Num Chucks
• Possession of a prohibited weapon X3 - Flick Knives

ADDITIONAL CHARGES - ERNESTON

• Possession of a prohibited weapon - Conducted Energy Weapon
• Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order X6

Erneston and Lupton appeared at the  John Sopinka Courthouse on Thursday, July 18, 2019, to answer to the charges. 

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 Monday, May 13, 2019, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton Police received information from a concerned citizen about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Napier Street and King Street West. The vehicle was located and police investigated the two occupants, a male driver and female passenger. The male attempted to mislead police by failing to properly identify himself. He was arrested, searched and found to be in possession of an undisclosed amount of Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The continued investigation revealed the presence of other illicit drugs, evidence to support drug trafficking and an airsoft handgun with ammunition.

A background check of the male confirmed he was bound by several court orders and his arrest signified violations to the orders. He was taken into police custody and is scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse today to answer to several charges.

SEIZED

• Cocaine powder-15g
• Crystal Meth-18g
• Hydromorphone pills-2 X 30mg
• Oxycodone pills-X6
• Airsoft handgun with metal pellets-ammunition
• Several items of drug paraphernalia

CHARGED

• Male 28-years-of-age, from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of controlled substance-Methamphetamine
• Possession of controlled substance-Hydro Morphon,
• Possession of controlled substance-Oxycodone
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking- Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking- Methamphetamine
• Fail to comply recognizance x 5
• Fail to comply probation x 2
• Disobey court order x2
• Possession of weapons for dangerous purpose
• Possession weapon contrary to order