Hamilton,
11
May
2021
|
14:26
America/New_York

Weapons, Drugs, Cash Seized During Search Warrant

Flashlight/ Blast Knuckle - Conducted Energy Weapon
View Flashlight - Conducted Energy Weapon
Flashlight - Conducted Energy Weapon
View Blast Knuckle - Conducted Energy Weapon
Blast Knuckle - Conducted Energy Weapon

Hamilton Police remain committed to addressing the illegal drug and weapons within our city. After receiving information about drug activity, Hamilton Police entered into an investigation of a downtown Hamilton apartment.

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Hamilton Police applied for and were granted a search warrant for an apartment in the area of Queen Street North.

Shortly after 6:00 a.m., Police entered the residence and located Zacharias Corridon, Jason Smith, Lawrence Ross and a male youth.

Hamilton Police seized approximately 50 grams of fentanyl, blast knuckle/ flashlight conducted energy weapons, drug paraphernalia consistent with trafficking, cash and more.

Four male were arrested and charged.

CHARGED

CHARGES

Zacharias Corridon

  • 18 Years-of-age
  • Scarborough
  • Possession Schedule 1 - Fentanyl

Jason Smith

  • 42 Years-of-age                
  • Hamilton
  • Possession Contrary to Order x 6
  • Possession for the Purpose – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose – Opioid x 3
  • Possession of Prohibited Weapon x 3
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

Lawrence Ross

  • 55 Years-of-age
  • Hamilton
  • Possession for the Purpose – Opioid
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

Male Youth

  • Toronto
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of Prohibited Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Youth Sentence x 2

Hamilton Police Service is reminding the public that these types of weapons are illegal and if encountered, call please contact police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Acting Sergeant Kyle Jarvie by calling 905-546-4925.

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