Hamilton Police have arrested three individuals and seized a loaded firearm following an overnight drug investigation in the city's downtown core.
On July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:00p.m., Division 10 Patrol officers were dispatched to a parking lot near John Street South and Jackson Street West after receiving a report of a pickup truck occupied by three individuals who appeared to be intoxicated and asleep.
Upon arrival, officers strategically positioned their patrol vehicles to prevent the truck from being driven. As officers approached the vehicle, they observed suspected drugs in plain view. All three occupants were subsequently arrested.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 32 grams of fentanyl, a quantity of Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime, and a loaded Glock handgun.
The accused include:
- A 37-year-old Flamborough man
- A 19-year-old man with no fixed address
- A 36-year-old Burlington woman
The accused collectively face a number of Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges, including but not limited to:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Operation While Prohibited
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with an Undertaking
- Fail to Comply with a Probation Order
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the on-duty Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.
To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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