Due to the high volume of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area, officers coordinated a safe and timely approach to contain the vehicle. Upon stopping, the occupants attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended. All five individuals were arrested without incident.

Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle had been reported stolen. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple licence plates and drug paraphernalia.

Five male youths have been charged with multiple offences, including:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Without Consent
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Service. Those wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area of Jackson St. E and Walnut St. in the downtown core. Before police arrived, all individuals involved in the shooting had fled the scene. Officers located evidence confirming the shooting upon arrival.

The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation between two groups of males escalated to gunfire. Numerous phone calls indicated that the suspects fled towards an apartment building at 115 Main St. E. Witnesses directed police to a unit within the building. Officers contained the apartment, and the Emergency Response Unit was called. A firearm was also recovered.

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage and spoke to witnesses, which led to the identification of the 16-year-old shooter.

He is charged with:

• Discharge with Intent
• Reckless Discharge
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Assault with a Weapon
• Obstruction of Justice
• Fail to Comply with Release Order x2

The recent shooting follows a disturbing trend in shootings and youth violence in Hamilton. There is a 162 per cent increase in shootings over this time last year and a 12.7 per cent increase in youth involved in violent crimes compared to the five-year average. The top three youth violent crimes were assault, utter threats and assault with a weapon.

In this case, the youth cannot be identified because of his age. Detectives are encouraging him to speak with counsel and turn himself in. 

If you have any information, please contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email them at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca.  To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips  at www.crimestoppershamilton.com. 

Hamilton Police have charged a 43-year-old male resident of Hamilton in relation to a sexual assault on a young child.

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, an unknown male entered a local business, approached an individual, proceeded to engage in unwelcome physical contact by grabbing the victim's buttocks, and then fled the area.

A 43-year-old man, from Hamilton has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Sexual Interference.

Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and urge anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Michael Dunham of the Crimes Against Children’s Unit at 905-546-4847 or Detective Sergeant Michelle Wiley at 905-540-6375.

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 want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts.  For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sach.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv.

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Hamilton officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of Queenston Road and Nash Road.

During the investigation, the passenger of the vehicle provided police with multiple aliases, until the identity of the individual was confirmed and officers came to learn that the passenger was on conditions to remain out of the City of Hamilton, except for appearance in court.

Police located the following during a search of the vehicle and passenger;

• Approximately 12.4 grams in Fentanyl
• Approximately 4.5 grams in Cocaine
• $1013 in Canadian Currency
• A broken revolver starter pistol

The passenger, a 17-year-old man of Toronto, has been charged with;

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime under $5000
• Breach of Undertaking

The 17-year-old man of Toronto has been held for a bail hearing.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant 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 Thursday, November 3, 2022, shortly before 12:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School, after reports of an individual outside of the school with an edged weapon.

Police responded to the school and arrested a 16-year-old male youth.

A 16-year-old female youth was taken to hospital with minor injuries sustained from the edged weapon.

The 16-year-old male youth has been charged with Assault with a Weapon.

Hamilton Police recognize the importance of school safety and how a threat of this nature can be difficult for students, staff and their families. Police take incidents like these extremely seriously.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Division Three Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-3886.

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, July 4, 2020, shortly before 5:00 p.m., an unknown male riding an Ebike stopped and approached an Ancaster resident as he exited his car in a driveway in the area of Stonehenge Drive and Thoroughbred Boulevard. The suspect approached the male and threatened to spray him with mace while holding the can in his direction. The suspect decided not to spray and left the area on his Ebike.

On the same day, a second incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m., when a male and female inside their parked car at Ancaster Meadow Public School on Kitty Murray Lane in Ancaster was approached by a male on an Ebike. The same male suspect walked up to the car and sprayed them both with an unknown substance. The victims left the area immediately to a safe location where EMS was able to transport them both to the hospital for treatment.

Both attacks were unprovoked.

Hamilton Police Detectives canvassed the area and obtained surveillance video that identified the suspect.

Charged: Male youth (17-years-old) Ancaster resident

• Assault with weapon X 3

The male was released on a promise to appear in court.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Paul Kent at (905) 546-8963 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at (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

On Thursday, January 16, 2020, shortly before 11:30 a.m., a large disturbance involving multiple students from St. Thomas More and Bishop Tonnos Schools, occurred at a plaza located in the area of Pannabaker Drive and Garner Road West, Ancaster. During the incident, a 15-year-old male student of Bishop Tonnos School was assaulted and received minor injuries. The incident was captured on video.

Later that evening Hamilton Police were made aware of the incident and opened an investigation. Police have learned that approximately 20 students from St. Thomas More were in attendance at the time of the disturbance.

Through continued investigation and with the assistance of school administrators, four youths were arrested for their involvement in the disturbance. Additional students also were identified as being indirectly involved and that information was passed on to the school administrations.

Between Tuesday, January 21 and Saturday, January 25, 2020, the four males were arrested at the Hamilton Police Mountain Division. At this time the investigation has been turned over the Youth Office for a Diversion Program related to the offence of assault.

ARRESTED

• 3X Males, 15-years-of-age from Hamilton
• Male, 14-years-of-age from Hamilton

Hamilton Police take these types of incidents extremely seriously.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact the Mountain Division Youth Resource Office by calling 905-546-3889.

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, December 4, 2019, shortly after 1:00 a.m., police and Hamilton Fire responded to numerous small fires in the areas of Cayley Court, Parkside Avenue, York Road, Cameron Avenue, McKay Court and East Avenue North in Dundas. Hamilton Fire had been called to extinguish fires to recycling bins, piles of leaves and personal outdoor items left outside residential homes.

A male fitting the suspect description was stopped by police while walking down the middle of Cayley Court shortly before 1:30 a.m. During a conversation with the suspect, police were able to identify evidence which placed him at the scene of the arsons.

The youth has been charged with several criminal offences with the potential to lay more charges as the investigation continues.

Charged: Male youth (17-years-old) Dundas resident

• Arson x 3
• Theft Under x 2

Hamilton Police continue to investigate and encourage anyone who may have information or video surveillance from the above locations to contact Detective Constable Greg Blunsdon at (905) 540-3819.

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

Through an investigation, police determined that there was no threat to the school’s safety. The student has been charged criminally and currently serving a school suspension.

Charged: Male Youth (14 years) Hamilton resident

• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Hamilton Police take these threats extremely seriously and investigate each threat to ensure schools remain safe places for students and staff. The consequences for making a threat may lead to arrest and criminal charges, as well as suspension or expulsion from school. We ask families to talk with their children about the seriousness of making violent threats.

If your child is aware of a threat, contact the police or inform your school principal immediately.

If you have any information that you believe could assist the Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact Mountain Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886.

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, October 8, 2019, shortly after 4:30 p.m., a confrontation occurred outside Limeridge Mall between a group of young people and two adults. One of the adults was bumped and words were exchanged. The second adult was repeatedly punched and kicked. The assault continued until concerned citizens intervened and the suspects fled the area.

During the assault, a knife was displayed to the victims.

Hamilton Police Mountain Division detectives have continued the investigation and identified the parties involved in the incident. They were arrested and taken into police custody. They have been released and are scheduled to appear in court on Friday, November 15, 2019.

The victims received minor injuries, none in relation to the knife.

CHARGED

• Hamilton male, 15-years-of-age

CHARGE

• Assault with a weapon

CHARGED

• Hamilton male, 16-years-of-age

CHARGE

• Assault with a weapon

CHARGED

• Hamilton male, 17-years-of-age

CHARGE

• Assault with a weapon

The Hamilton Police Service has identified and arrested those responsible in this investigation. If you have any information you believe could assist police with this investigation, please contact Detective Sergeant DelConte of the Criminal Investigative Branch at (905) 546-3851 or Detective Robinson at (905) 546-2389.

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

On Sunday, October 6, 2019, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the HWCDSB received a post on their twitter forum from a suspect who threatened an unspecified school. Hamilton Police Division three detectives initiated an investigation and with the assistance of the Technical Crime Unit, identified the author of the post.

A 16-year-old, Ancaster, male youth was arrested and charged on Monday evening. He was subsequently released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled for court on Friday, November 8, 2019.

CHARGED

• Ancaster male, 16-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division Three, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Detective Constable Mendes at 905 546-8967 or Detective Sergeant DelConte at 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

URL : http://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/youth-charged-after-making-school-threat/

On August 29, 2019, shortly before 10:00 p.m., a group of four males were walking in the area of Queenston Road (Hwy #8) just west of Grays Road in Stoney Creek when an unknown group of males started to antagonize them. The group walking from behind expanded to 20+ people and swarmed the group ahead.

Two males 18 and 19-years-of age received injuries during this altercation. The males were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrived promptly and gathered information about four youths leaving the area in a blue Honda. Police observed a blue 1997 Honda Prelude exit the Fortino's plaza and proceeded eastbound towards Grays Road without headlights. Police conducted a traffic stop and identified evidence inside the vehicle which placed them at the scene of the assault.

The males inside the vehicle were all placed under arrest for assault and transported back to the East End Police Station for processing.

Charged:

Brandon Hastings (22-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Aggravated Assault
• Assault with weapon
• Fail to Comply Probation x 4
• Bail Opposed

Male (16-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Assault Level One x 2 
• Released on Promise to Appear

Male (17-years-old) Stoney Creek resident

• Assault Level One x 2 
• Released on Promise to Appear

Male (15-years-old) Hamilton resident

Assault Level One – Youth Diversion Program

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division 20 Staff Sergeant 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 Tuesday, July 30, 2019, shortly before 8: 00 a.m., Hamilton Police were dispatched to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision. It involved a red Ford Explorer striking a post off the roadway near the intersection of Stonechurch Road East and Upper Wentworth Street. At roughly the same time police received information about three young females occupying the same vehicle in a nearby neighbourhood and the vehicle was suspected to have been stolen.

Prior to police arrival at the scene, additional information was provided to police advising the three female occupants of the vehicle fled to a nearby townhouse complex. Their description was also provided. The females had spilt up; some had changed their clothing in an attempt to evade police but were located in the area and arrested.

Through investigation, police were able to establish the females’ involvement in the incident and who was operating the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The females were taken into police custody where their identity was confirmed as all being 14-years-of-age. Their parents were contacted and the two females who were passengers in the vehicle were released unconditionally.

The driver was released to the custody of her parents and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, September 6, 2019, to answer to the charges of theft under $5000 and possession of stolen property under $5000.

The registered owner of the Explorer was contacted and made aware of the vehicle’s status.

Hamilton Police would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation. Their involvement directly resulted in a positive outcome.

CHARGED

• 14-year-old female from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Theft under $5000- automobile
• Possession stolen property under $5000

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact The Division Three Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 905-546-3886.

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

On July 11, 2019, shortly after 3:30 a.m., police were conducting proactive patrol in the area of St. Jean de Brebeuf, (SJB) Catholic Secondary School on 200 Acadia Drive, Hamilton. When Police arrived they noticed a white 4-door sedan parked in the school’s rear parking lot. Police approached the suspicious vehicle and a male exited the car, running behind the school towards the power line field. During a search for the male, police witnessed the vehicle go mobile and quickly leave through the school driveway. A few minutes’ later the vehicle crashed into a school portable. The male was located with the assistance of K9 hiding in bushes behind the school.

Further investigation confirmed the vehicle had been stolen the night before from a Mountain residence and the youth was breaching an Undertaking.

The youth was arrested and charged held with his Bail opposed.

Male (15-years-old) Hamilton resident

• YPC Fail to Comply with Undertaking
• YPC Possession Over $5000

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation please contact Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at 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

Three youth have been identified and were arrested on Sunday, June 2, 2019. They are scheduled to appear in court on Friday, July 5, 2019, to answer to the charge of Assault.

Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for their assistance as the information provided was integral to the advancement of the investigation.

• Hamilton youth, male 13-years-of-age, charged with assault
• Hamilton youth, male 14-years-of-age, charged with assault
• Hamilton youth, female 14-years-of-age, charged with assault

On Monday, April 1, 2019, shortly after 7:30 p.m., the owner of a Ford pick-up truck left her vehicle running, to warm up in front of her residence in the area of Chestnut Avenue and Barton Street East. A short time later, a male entered the vehicle and drove away while being chased by a witness who was on foot. Police responded to the area and through investigation gathered suspect information.

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, shortly after 11:30 a.m., police received learned the suspect from the truck theft was possibly in the area of King William Street and Wellington Street North. The suspect was located and arrested without incident. The keys to the truck were found after the suspect made attempts to discard them. The truck was later located and returned to the owner.

A further investigation into the driver revealed he was bound by a court order.

An additional charge was laid in relation to the order.

A 16-year-old male from Hamilton will appear in court on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, to answer to the charges.

Hamilton Police are reminding vehicle drivers not to leave their vehicle unattended with the keys.

CHARGED

• Male, youth 16-years-of-age, from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Theft of motor vehicle
• Possession of stolen property over $5000.00
• Fail to comply with youth sentence

On January 30, 2019, shortly after 1:00 a.m. a resident living on Pottruff Road North in Hamilton awoke to the sound of breaking glass inside his home. The homeowner looked outside his window to find that his 2017 Toyota RAV4 was being stolen from his driveway.

Police received the 911 call within minutes. Plainclothes officers working close by heard the dispatched call and located the vehicle travelling on Walter Avenue North and Roxborough Avenue in Hamilton. Police safely followed the vehicle to Ottawa Avenue North and Barton Street East where they were able to strategically block the vehicle from moving. The arrests were made 20 minutes from the time of the initial 911 call.

Police arrested both occupants inside the car, identifying them as a 16-year-old male from Hamilton and a 17-year-old male from Brampton.

The youths were brought into custody and now face several criminal charges for theft, possession and breach of probation.

Male (17-years) Brampton resident

• Break and Enter – Youth
• Vehicle Theft
• Breach of Probation – Youth
• Fail to Comply with Youth Sentence
• Possession Over $5000

Male (16-years) Hamilton resident

• Break and Enter – Youth
• Vehicle Theft
• Possession Over $5000
• Breach Probation- Youth x 5

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

A 17-year-old Hamilton youth has been arrested and charged with sexual assault after police were able to link him to two similar sexual assaults during the summer.

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, an adult female reported being sexually assaulted by a male on a skateboard along the Waterfront Bayfront trail in central Hamilton. A police investigation led to a 17-year-old male youth being arrested at the scene of that offence.

The incident was similar in nature to the one described by an adult female in a West Hamilton sexual assault on August 16, 2018. A composite image of the suspect was released at that time.

The composite image released was instrumental in linking the youth to a third sexual assault that also occurred on August 16, 2018. As a result of these three investigations, the Hamilton youth has been charged with two counts of Sexual Assault.

The Hamilton Police Sexual Assault Unit believes there may be other victims and is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Carolyne Rashford of the Sexual Assault Unit at 905-546-4614.

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

There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at (905)525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca