On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Hamilton Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Tragina Avenue North. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Hamilton man and a 22-year-old woman from Hamilton were taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.
Members of the East End H.E.A.T. and Central H.E.A.T. units conducted a thorough search of the home, uncovering large quantities of illicit drugs and cash. Subsequent searches of two vehicles used in the trafficking operation revealed additional drug evidence. A U-Haul storage locker linked to the investigation yielded approximately $10,000 in cash and two long guns.
Seized Items Include:
Drugs:
- Cocaine: 935g ($76,000)
- Methamphetamine: 460g ($27,000)
- Fentanyl: 7g ($1,400)
- Dilaudid: 939 pills ($14,000)
- Oxycodone: 441 pills ($2,200)
Cash:
- Estimated $60,000–$70,000 (awaiting processing)
Firearms:
- Black Creek 5.56 rifle
- Vector .22 caliber rifle
- Ammunition and empty magazines
Charges Laid:
Edwin Croft, 34 years-old of Hamilton and Destiny Vanderlip, 22-years-old of Hamilton face multiple joint charges including:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone)
- Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
Additional charges for Croft include multiple firearms offences, probation breaches, and possession contrary to order.
Hamilton Police remain committed to disrupting illegal drug activity and ensuring community safety. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.
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