Hamilton Police have arrested a 45-year-old Hamilton woman after a series of hate motivated assaults that took place over the course of two days.
Between May 12 and May 13 2025, Hamilton Police responded to separate incidents all involving the same female suspect. During the assaults, the female attacker could be heard uttering anti-black hate speech. One of the victims sought medical attention for minor injuries. The victims ages ranged from 14-years-old to 24-years-old.
Melissa Deman, 45-year-old of Hamilton has been arrested and was held for a bail hearing. She will go before the courts for the following charges.
- Assault x 4
The Hamilton Police Service Hate Crime Unit is assisting in this investigation, and officers are still investigating these offences. Anyone with information can call the Division 2 Criminal Investigation Branch at 905-546-2921 or e-mail Detective Sergeant Tammi Ewart at [email protected].
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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