After viewing a vehicle driving aggressively by spinning its tires, speeding and honking its horn at other vehicles, police were able to locate and conduct a traffic stop. Investigation revealed the occupants were in possession of illicit drugs. All three occupants were arrested and held for a Bail Hearing.

On Saturday, March 10, 2018 shortly before 2:30 a.m., police observed a black Chrysler 300M at the intersection of King Street East and Sanford Avenue North. The driver was honking his horn at slower traffic, spun his tires and drove off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped by police at the intersection of King Street East and Tisdale Street North.

As officers approached, they smelled the odour of fresh marijuana coming from the cabin of the vehicle and crumbs were observed in plain view. The three occupants were arrested for possession of marijuana. Investigation revealed the occupants were individually in possession of additional drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

Hamilton Police have seized over 23 grams of marijuana, three grams of cocaine, several cell phones and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

Three adult males were arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Charged:

Jahneil Brown, 19 years of Etobicoke

Charges:

• Breach of Probation X3
• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime
• Obstruct Peace Officer

Charged:

Xavier Khan-Lewis, 24 years of Burlington

Charges:

• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Charged:

Richard Samuels, 19 years of Toronto

Charges:

• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Marijuana
• Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime
• Breach of Probation X2

 

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