NewsReleaseWanted_DEC_2023

Hamilton Police have identified the two suspects involved in a collision on Eastport Drive that left two women seriously injured.

On Monday, December 4, 2023, shortly before 8:00 a.m., a three-vehicle collision occurred on Eastport Drive. The collision involved a 2024 white Volkswagen SUV, a black 2010 Nissan and a 2015 white Honda.

Two individuals associated with the Volkswagen quickly fled the scene. A bystander intervened, offering assistance, but the pair entered the rear seat, informing the driver they had a firearm, and instructed the driver to transport them to the area of Mead Avenue and Tate Avenue in Hamilton.

Two individuals from the Nissan were taken to the hospital with severe, life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the Honda was transported with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have identified the two individuals that fled the scene as, 31-year-old man from Brampton, Moyowa Omoniyi and 25-year-old female from Brampton, Tiana Edwards. A warrant has been issued for their arrest for the following charges. 

Omoniyi has been charged with; 

• Two counts of Dangerous operation cause bodily harm
• Two counts of Failure to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm
• Fraud over $5,000
• Possess a counterfeited Mark
• Identity fraud
• Possess, use, traffic credit card
• Use forged document
• Robbery with a firearm
• Two counts of Fail to comply release order

Edwards has been charged with:

• Robbery with a firearm

Both are considered armed and dangerous. If they are observed, police ask that members of the public call 9-1-1-, do not approach.

The investigation is ongoing and witnesses who have yet to speak with police are asked to call Detective Andrew Poustie of the Division Two Criminal Investigation Branch at 905-546-2920 or the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

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