Hamilton Male Arrested for Sexual Assault

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2025 - 2:04pm

Hamilton Police were made aware that a Hamilton male was potentially sexual assaulting unsuspecting females.

As a result, Hamilton Police launched an investigation and subsequently arrested 36-year-old Bryan Hayward from Hamilton on May 16, 2025. Hayward has been charged with the following offences:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Administer Noxious Substance
  • Voyeurism
  • Distribution of Intimate Images
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited
  • Fail to Comply Probation (x2)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance- GHB
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance- Hydromorphone
  • Possession of Schedule IV Substance- Clonazepam

Bryan Hayward is male, white, 5’10”, approximately 180lbs, medium build, brown hair, with an amputation to his left hand.

Hayward may have contacted his victims through online dating sites. Hamilton Police believe there may be additional victims, including individuals who may not yet realize they have been affected. Investigators are urging anyone who has had any form of relationship or interaction with Hayward to contact police, as they may have information that could assist with the ongoing investigation.

Please contact Detective Curtis Patton of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-540-5545 or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency line at 905-540-5553.

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report the incident.

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

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de Santé Communautaire www.cschn.ca

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Hamilton Male Arrested for Sexual Assault