The Hamilton Police Service Major Drugs and Gangs Unit (MDGU) has made a significant arrest following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation involving a Hamilton resident.On July 31, 2025, Detectives with the MDGU and Division 2 HEAT Unit located …

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 7:33 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Princess Street. Upon arrival, an individual barricaded themselves inside the home.As a result of the incident, the Special …

Constable Peter Franchin of the Hamilton Police Service has been charged with Assault Level One following an off-duty incident that occurred on May 12, 2025, involving a member of the public. The civilian involved has also been charged with …

Hamilton Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft that occurred during the aftermath of the July 11, 2025, fatal shooting in the city’s downtown core.As police and citizens rendered aid to the victim of the brazen daylight shooting at …

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a report of a shot fired and are asking anyone with information to report it to investigators.On Tuesday July 29th 2025 at 11:53 p.m. officers were called to the area of …

Hamilton Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a report of shots fired and are asking anyone with information to report it to investigators.On Tuesday July 29th 2025 shortly after 10:30 p.m. officers were called to the area of …

On Sunday July 27, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police received 911 calls for shots fired in the area of 77 Governor’s Road in Dundas. Upon arrival officers located the victim, 25-year-old Zachary Shuman of Dundas, unresponsive. Zachary was …

At approximately 1:50 a.m. on July 22, 2025, Hamilton Police responded to a shooting in the area of Barton Street East and Fraser Avenue. One individual sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for …

Hamilton Police will provide an update today on the ongoing investigation into the July 27th homicide that occurred in the area of 77 Governors Road.Date: Monday July 28, 2025Time: 2:00 p.m.Location: Bill Stirrup RoomHamilton Police Central …

At approximately 5:00p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of 77 Governors Road for a report of a shooting. As a result, the Homicide Unit has been called in to continue the investigation.Please expect a heavy police presence in the area for …

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, shortly after midnight, Hamilton Police responded to a three-vehicle collision on Upper Centennial Parkway between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road.A 2014 Ford F-150 and a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado were both travelling …

Hamilton has seen a significant spike in impaired driving occurrences across the city. Data shows a troubling upward trend so far compared to this time last year.In May 2025, incidents involving impaired driving increased by 25 percent compared to …

Hamilton Police recorded 297 hate/bias incidents and criminal offences in 2024—a 35 per cent increase from the previous year. While this rise is concerning, it may reflect growing community trust in reporting and strengthened officer training in …

On Wednesday July 23, 2025 at approximately 7:37 p.m. Hamilton Police were dispatched to the area of Moonstone Court for a suspicious circumstance.An investigation is ongoing, and officers are focusing on a white coloured Mercedez vehicle that was …

On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Hamilton Police officers on routine patrol identified a vehicle of interest in the city’s east end.When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to stop. A short time later, the vehicle was …

Hamilton Police are currently investigating an incident in the area of Sanford Avenue North.As a result, Sanford Avenue North is closed between Main Street and Aikman Avenue. Aikman Avenue is also experiencing lane restrictions related to the …

The Hamilton Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Marshall Murphy, who is wanted in connection with a series of armed robberies in the city.MURPHY has previously been …

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early hours of July 22, 2025.At approximately 1:50 a.m., police responded to the area of Barton Street East and Fraser Avenue after witnesses reported multiple gunshots near an HSR …

On Friday, July 18, 2025, members of the Hamilton Police High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) arrested a man in connection with suspected drug trafficking activity in the area of Fennell Avenue East.Police observed suspicious behaviour involving two …

Hamilton Police are currently managing an active incident involving a person in crisis on the Red Hill Valley Parkway.As part of the ongoing response, the southbound lanes of the Red Hill Valley Parkway between Barton Street East and Queenston Road …

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a male in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store on Fennell Avenue East near Upper Ottawa Street during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 16, 2025.At approximately 12:48 a.m., a …

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a Hamilton Police officer found more than just a late-night lineup at a local fast food drive-thru.While waiting patiently for his turn to grab a much-needed bite after a long evening of duty, the …

Hamilton Police have charged a Hamilton man after seizing multiple controlled substances and a prohibited weapon in the city’s east end.On July 16, 2025, members of the Hamilton Police HEAT Unit, operating out of the East End Station, observed a …

Hamilton Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store located on Fennell Avenue East near Upper Ottawa Street, on the East Mountain.On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 12:48 a.m., a male suspect entered …

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 22, 2025, at the intersection of Rymal Road East and Fletcher Road.A Mazda, travelling westbound on Rymal Road East, attempted to turn south onto …

Hamilton Police continue to actively search for a 17-year-old male from Hamilton, wanted in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on July 11, 2025, near King Street East and James Street North.Investigators have executed two search …

Hamilton Police have learned that a second occupant of the Honda Civic involved in the July 6, 2025, collision on Trinity Church Road has succumbed to their injuries.Hamilton Police extend our continued condolences to all those impacted by this …

Hamilton Police have arrested 39-year-old Brent LeFrancois of Hamilton and charged him with Second Degree Murder and Indignity to a Body stemming from an incident that occurred last summer.On July 6, 2024, police responded to 1452 Upper James Street …

Hamilton Police have identified the suspect in the brazen daylight shooting that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the area of King Street East and James Street North.At approximately 5:25 p.m., a male suspect encountered a group of three …

Hamilton Police are investigating a tragic and brazen daytime shooting that occurred yesterday in the area of King Street East and James Street North, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old woman.On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 5:25 …