Armed Robbery Investigation Nets Guns and Drugs
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Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals following an armed robbery investigation connected to a Bank of Montreal branch on Hamilton Mountain.
On May 6, 2026, at approximately 1:48 pm, a masked male entered the BMO located at 1128 Fennell Avenue East and threatened staff while claiming to possess a firearm before fleeing the area.
As a result of an extensive investigation by the Hamilton Police B.E.A.R. Unit, investigators executed a search warrant at an East Mountain residence on May 19, 2026.
During the search, police seized:
- Two loaded prohibited firearms
- Extended firearm magazines
- Approximately 300 grams of methamphetamine
- Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime
This investigation resulted in more illegal guns and dangerous drugs being taken off Hamilton streets.
Charged are:
- Joseph Martineau, 58 years-old from Hamilton
- Lisa Kerchener, 51 years-old from Hamilton
Martineau and Kerchener jointly face the following charges:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm (x2)
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (x3)
- Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Investigators continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information related to this investigation.