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Two Charged, One Wanted After Hess Street Shooting
hamilton 6/2/2026 5:00pm
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man in connection with a targeted shooting at a residence on Hess Street South. On March 20, 2026, shortly
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Man Arrested After Overnight Stabbing
hamilton 5/14/2026 6:37am
Hamilton Police have arrested a 57-year-old man from Hamilton after a stabbing that sent another man to hospital overnight. Shortly after 10:00pm, Police received a report of a stabbing that occurred at a residence in the area of Francis Street and Douglas Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located
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Hamilton Police make arrest in Oxford shooting
hamilton 4/19/2026 1:03pm
The Hamilton Police Service - Shooting Response Team continues to investigate the shooting which occurred outside of 40 Oxford Street on April 17, 2026. The Shooting Response Team, with assistance from Detectives with the Division 10 Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Uniform Patrol
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Hamilton Police Investigate Assault at Rosedale Arena
hamilton 4/12/2026 9:12pm
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 7:25 pm police responded to the Arena and are investigating the circumstances surrounding an Assault that took place.
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Police Make Arrest in Downtown Stabbing Incident
hamilton 4/7/2026 1:11pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 28-year-old male in connection with a stabbing that occurred in lower Hamilton. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 3:30 am, police were called to the area of King Street and Victoria Avenue North following reports of a stabbing. Initial information
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Hamilton Police Charge Man in Sexual Assault, Seek More Victims
hamilton 3/17/2026 8:30am
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a Hamilton man in connection with a violent sexual assault investigation involving female sex workers in the city
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Youth Charged in Bear Spray Assault
hamilton 3/10/2026 8:03am
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a youth following an assault involving bear spray at a Hamilton Mountain secondary school. On March 2, 2026, shortly before 1:00 pm, police responded to a report of an assault at Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School located at 1770 Upper Sherman
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Three Youths Charged Following Assault in Stoney Creek
hamilton 3/4/2026 10:14am
Hamilton Police have charged three youths in connection with an assault that occurred near a business in the Stoney Creek area. On February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:08 pm, police responded to reports of an assault outside a business in Stoney Creek. The victim, a teenage student, had
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Man Charged in Downtown Hate-Motivated Assault
hamilton 2/22/2026 7:46am
Hamilton Police have charged a 28-year-old Hamilton man following an unprovoked, hate-motivated assault that occurred in the downtown core. On February 21, 2026, officers responded to a report of an assault in the area of Augusta Street. Investigators determined that a woman was standing
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Arson Investigation Uncovers Elder Abuse and Auto Theft
hamilton 2/3/2026 9:00am
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested and charged two individuals following a series of interconnected investigations involving arson, breach of release conditions, elder abuse, and stolen vehicles. In January 2026, B.
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Shooting Investigation Leads to Arrest
hamilton 1/27/2026 2:10pm
On May 9, 2025, Hamilton Police Service responded to a shooting at a business located in the area of Main Street East and East Avenue South. The incident was investigated by
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UPDATE: Charges Upgraded in Jackson Square Assault
hamilton 1/23/2026 2:30pm
A Hamilton man has now been charged with Manslaughter after the victim that he assaulted earlier this week has succumbed to their injuries. On January 20, 2026, at
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Male Arrested After Unprovoked Attack
hamilton 1/21/2026 1:23pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a male in connection with an unprovoked assault that left a senior with critical injuries. On January 20, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers were called to a building in the area of King Street West after security guards located an unconscious male suffering
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Second Arrest Made in Hate-Motivated Assault
hamilton 1/9/2026 1:42pm
Hamilton Police have charged a second suspect in relation to a hate-motivated assault from October 2025. On October 25, 2025, at approximately 9:40 pm a 21-year-old female victim was walking across the parking lot at an Ancaster retail plaza. Without provocation, a silver sedan approached
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Project Sommes Interrupts Retail Organized Crime Theft Group
hamilton 12/18/2025 11:10am
Hamilton Police Service, in partnership with Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police, York Regional Police, and the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario, is announcing the results of Project Sommes. Launched in August 2025, Project Sommes was initiated in response to a growing trend
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UPDATE: Arrests Made in Hate-Motivated Assault
hamilton 11/27/2025 10:56am
Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a hate-motivated assault that occurred on Hess Street South. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately
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Male Charged with Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement
hamilton 11/26/2025 4:01pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 25-year-old man following an investigation into a reported sexual assault and forcible confinement that occurred in November 2025. Gregory
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Fight at School Sends One to Hospital
hamilton 11/25/2025 2:04pm
Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals after a fight that sent one male to hospital with injuries. On November 24, 2025 a fight erupted at Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School located at 1770 Upper Sherman Avenue and Police were called to assist. Upon arrival, officers met with
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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Hate-Motivated Assault
hamilton 11/5/2025 2:07pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in relation to a hate-motivated assault that took place in Ancaster last month. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 9:30 pm, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of Golf Links Road and Neville Drive when she was approached
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Assault Investigation in East End
hamilton 10/31/2025 2:17pm
On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 1:11 am, Hamilton Police were dispatched to a disturbance in a business near 75 Centennial Parkway North. Information received indicated that several individuals were involved in a physical altercation inside the business vestibule. Witnesses
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Hamilton Police Investigating Sexual Assault in Area of Kingfisher Drive and Limeridge Road East
hamilton 10/19/2025 6:49pm
CASE NUMBER: 25785257. The Hamilton Police Service is investigating a Sexual Assault that took place in the area of Kingfisher Drive and Limeridge Road East in Hamilton. The incident occurred on Thursday October 16th, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm and involved an unknown
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Hamilton Police Charge Member in Historic Domestic Incident
hamilton 8/15/2025 9:38am
A 17-year member of the Hamilton Police Service has been charged with a historic domestic incident. He has been charged with Assault Level 1 and Mischief under $5,000. The 46-year-old member will appear in court on September 11, 2025.
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SIU Investigating Barricaded Person Incident
hamilton 8/1/2025 10:26pm
On August 1, 2025, at approximately 7:33 am, Hamilton Police responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Princess Street. Upon arrival, an individual barricaded themselves inside the home. As a result of the incident, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate
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Off-Duty Hamilton Police Officer Charged with Assault
hamilton 8/1/2025 11:31am
Constable Peter Franchin of the Hamilton Police Service has been charged with Assault Level One following an off-duty incident that occurred on May 12, 2025, involving a member of the public. The civilian involved has also been charged with assault. The Brantford Police Service conducted
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Hamilton Police Lay Further Charges Against Bryan Hayward
hamilton 7/4/2025 10:07am
On May 16, 2025, Bryan Hayward was arrested and charged with multiple offences related to a sexual assault investigation. Since then, the investigation has progressed
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Male charged for Sexual Assaulting Young Persons
hamilton 5/16/2025 3:21pm
Hamilton police recently entered into an investigation after two young persons reported an incident of sexual assault. The assault occurred at a gathering in place of
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Hamilton Woman Arrested After Series of Assaults
hamilton 5/15/2025 1:30pm
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
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Witnesses Sought in Rail Trail Sexual Assaults
hamilton 5/9/2025 5:00pm
The Hamilton Police Service is investigating two Sexual Assaults that took place on or near the rail trail between Limeridge Road East and Mohawk Road East in Hamilton. The incidents
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Update: Arrest made in Stabbing Incident at Downtown Mosque
hamilton 5/3/2025 9:21am
Hamilton Police have arrested a male in relation to a stabbing at a downtown Hamilton Mosque. At approximately 2:15 pm, Hamilton Police received reports that several individuals had been stabbed after an altercation at the mosque. The altercation started outside the location and continued
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Delivery Driver Charged in Sex Assault Investigation
hamilton 5/2/2025 11:41am
The Hamilton Police are investigating a Sexual Assault that took place on April 3, 2025, at an apartment complex located in the area of Barton St E and Ottawa St N in Hamilton
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Witnesses Sought in Battlefield Park Sexual Assault
hamilton 4/22/2025 3:05pm
The Hamilton Police Service is investigating a Sexual Assault that took place on a walking trail in the area south of Battlefield Park, located at 77 King St W in Hamilton (Stoney Creek). The incident occurred on April 3rd, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm and involved an unknown male suspect
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Arrest made in unprovoked assault on mountain
hamilton 3/25/2025 10:59am
On Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 1:35 pm a male suspect punched a woman in the face in a totally unprovoked assault. The incident occurred near the intersection of Upper Gage Avenue and Fennell Avenue East. An appeal for information led to a number of citizens coming forward with information
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Male Arrested For Attempted Murder
hamilton 3/21/2025 7:39am
On March 9, 2025, at 11:25 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Beach Road and Woodleigh Avenue. When Officers
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Core Patrol Actively Involved in Weekend Arrests
hamilton 3/17/2025 3:30pm
This weekend, Core Patrol officers, while monitoring downtown Hamilton made significant drugs arrests on James Street South and York Boulevard. On Friday, March 14, 2025 Core
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Investigators Seek Assistance In Mountain Assault
hamilton 3/13/2025 11:48am
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:35 pm at the intersection of Upper Gage Avenue and Fennell Avenue East a male suspect punched an elderly woman in the face. The suspect is described as:. * Male * White * Approximately 30 years-old * 5'9 to 5"10 in height * Thick build * Wearing a black hooded
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Sexual Assault Suspect Returns to Custody
hamilton 2/28/2025 11:14am
Earlier this month, Hamilton Police issued a warning about the release of sexual assault suspect Leikeze Cheruiyot. On February 27, 2025, the Superior Court of Justice heard a bail review brought by the Crown. Following the review, the court revoked the 22-year-old’s bail and returned him
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Hamilton Police Warning the Public After Sexual Assault Suspect Released
hamilton 2/11/2025 3:46pm
Hamilton Police are warning the public after a 22-year-old male accused of violent sexual assaults was recently released on bail. Thanks to the extensive efforts
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Hamilton Police search for wanted individual
hamilton 1/30/2025 2:59pm
UPDATE . On August 25, 2024, at approximately 5:40 am, a shooting occurred outside the former Club 33 located at 33 Bowen Street, Hamilton. The shooting injured three people
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One arrest made in mountain bear spray incident
hamilton 1/29/2025 10:01am
Hamilton Police have made an arrest after an incident shut down Walmart on Upper James for a brief period. On Tuesday January 28, 2025 at approximately 7:15pm two males entered the restaurant located within the Walmart store and made attempts to confront an individual. The pair eventually
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Man Arrested For Violent Assault
hamilton 1/17/2025 6:21pm
On January 16, 2025 Hamilton Police responded to the area of Barton Street and Birch Street for an assault with a weapon. Once Officers arrived, they located a 70 year old Hamilton man suffering from head injuries. Acting quickly, Hamilton Police along with Hamilton EMS tended to the victim
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UPDATE: Stabbing Investigation
hamilton 1/8/2025 4:55pm
On Thursday, January 2nd, 7:10 PM, police were dispatched to 135 Mary Street to the Good Shepherd for a stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the victim Venanzio (Vinny) Tirabassi
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Male Arrested For Downtown Stabbing
hamilton 1/3/2025 4:03pm
Shortly after 7:00 pm on January 2, 2024 Hamilton Police responded to 135 Mary Street for a stabbing incident. Officers located a male victim with a stab wound to their chest and they were transported to hospital. Once at hospital, life saving surgery was performed by staff however the victim
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Charges for several youths involved in bear spray incidents
hamilton 12/17/2024 2:30pm
CORRECTION : _Please note that the original media release stated that the incident on Nov 25 included students from St. Jean de Brebeuf. This was an error. Brebeuf
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Hamilton Police Arrest Male in Violent Sexual Assaults
hamilton 11/28/2024 11:15am
Hamilton Police investigators never gave up on finding the suspect involved in a violent sexual assault that occurred on the Hamilton West Mountain in July 2022. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:30 am, a woman was walking in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive when
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Project Churchill Disrupts Local Gang Activity
hamilton 11/25/2024 11:15am
Hamilton Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, OPP and CISO are announcing the results of Project Churchill, which targeted a Hamilton-based street gang responsible for violent criminal activity across Southern Ontario. In 2019, Hamilton Police noted a significant rise in violent
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Weapon Used During Jackson Square Assault
hamilton 11/21/2024 3:14pm
For Immediate release: Thursday November 21, 2024 . Hamilton- ON . On November 20, 2024 at approximately 4:40 PM, a male pulled a knife on two individuals at Jackson Square. The male suspect, who had previously been trespassed from Jackson Square, had been located by security causing a
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Manslaughter Charge Laid in Family Trouble Incident
hamilton 10/31/2024 5:00am
On Thursday, May 31, 2024 the Hamilton Police Service received a report that an adult male had attacked several members of his family at their residence on Hamilton Mountain. During the course of that investigation, police also learned that this same adult male had attacked his 86-year old
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Five Arrested in Connection with Recent Hamilton Shootings
hamilton 10/21/2024 11:10am
Hamilton Police are actively investigating the ongoing surge in shootings across the city and have made five recent arrests in connection with these incidents. Since becoming a permanent unit at Hamilton Police Service, the Shooting Response Team (SRT) has arrested 30 individuals and laid
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Man arrested after weekend sexual offence investigation
hamilton 10/17/2024 11:25am
Hamilton Police have arrested a 38-year-old male after receiving reports of a sexual assault. On October 3, 2024, the suspect was driving a green Dodge pick-up truck in the area of Cannon Street and Sherman in Hamilton when he approached two young females asking if they wanted a ride. The
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Hamilton Police Looking for Public Assistance in Locating Two Wanted individuals
hamilton 10/9/2024 3:41pm
Hamilton Police are searching for two males wanted in connection for recent shootings in Hamilton. Shooting at Market St and Hess St . On June 23, 2024, at about 5:00 am, Hamilton Police were dispatched to an alleyway in the area of Market St and Hess St for reports of a shooting. The victim
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Arrest Made In Winona Tim Hortons Assault
hamilton 9/20/2024 2:23pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for a serious assault that took place in August. On August 24, 2024, a man and his son were assaulted at the Tim Hortons located at 1242 Highway 8 in Stoney Creek. The incident began when the victims confronted a group of males in the parking
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Hamilton Police Continue to Investigate Sexual Assault on Hamilton Mountain Walking Path
hamilton 9/18/2024 1:28pm
Hamilton Police are seeking assistance from the community as they continue to investigate a sexual assault that occurred on a walking path near Gourley Park on Hamilton Mountain. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 9:00 pm, police received a report of a sexual assault. The victim
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Stoney Creek Assault Suspect Arrested
hamilton 8/26/2024 3:48pm
Hamilton Police arrested a 19-year-old male after a violent assault over the weekend. On August 24, 2024, officers responded to the parking lot of 1242 Hwy #8, Stoney Creek, after receiving reports of a disturbance. Several individuals were involved, and at least one male had been assaulted
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Hamilton Police Investigating After Overnight Violence in Hamilton
hamilton 8/25/2024 11:23am
Hamilton Police are investigating two shootings, a serious assault and seized a firearm overnight. Officers were on patrol around 9:20 pm at the Winona Peach Festival when they observed a disturbance break out near the midway between two males. This took place at a time and location that
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Hamilton Police Arrest Three Individuals for Break and Enter, Assault at Westdale Residence
hamilton 7/5/2024 2:25pm
Hamilton Police have arrested three people in connection with a break and enter as well as an assault at a Westdale residence. On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Hamilton Police were called to 22 Parkside Drive in the City of Hamilton for an incident which is currently being investigated by Provincial
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Two Wanted in Connection to Westdale Break and Enter
hamilton 6/26/2024 7:47am
Hamilton Police have issued warrants for two individuals in connection with a break and enter incident in Westdale last week. The event, which has garnered significant attention due to its dissemination on social media, is also under investigation by Provincial Animal Welfare Services. On
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Hamilton Police Investigate Assault and Break-In Amid Protest in Westdale
hamilton 6/20/2024 2:54pm
Hamilton Police are investigating a break and enter as well as an assault at a Westdale residence. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Hamilton Police were dispatched to the area of Bond St. North and Norwood Rd in Westdale for a street disturbance. A large crowd of people were gathered around a
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Hamilton Police Arrest Wanted Suspect Alexander La
hamilton 6/18/2024 2:53pm
Hamilton Police have arrested fugitive Alexander La. On June 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, the Hamilton Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested La without incident at a Niagara Falls hotel. La is suspected of involvement in violent incidents across Hamilton, including a daytime
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Public Urged to Help Identify Suspect in West Mountain Trail Assault
hamilton 6/6/2024 5:46pm
Hamilton Police continue to investigate an assault that occurred on the Hamilton West Mountain in July 2022 and continue to urge residents to assist in identifying the suspect. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:30 am, a woman was walking in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici
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One Suspect Arrested, One Suspect Wanted in Early Morning Shooting
hamilton 6/6/2024 2:07pm
Hamilton Police continue to investigate an early morning shooting on the West Mountain, resulting in the arrest of a 17-year-old male and the recovery of a firearm. One suspect remains outstanding. At approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, June 6, 2024, Hamilton Police received a 911 call from
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Wanted Fugitive - Siphay Khansaiyasith
hamilton 3/15/2024 1:59pm
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating wanted offender, Siphay Khansaiyasith. Hamilton Police continue to locate a wanted 50-year-old male
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UPDATE: Hamilton Police Investigating Sexual Assault
hamilton 3/12/2024 6:39am
The Hamilton Police are continuing to investigate a sexual assault that occurred on Sunday March 3, 2024, at approximately 3:10 am, in the area of Main Street East and
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Passenger Arrested After Endangering Flight Safety
hamilton 2/16/2024 8:36am
In a highly uncommon incident, Hamilton Police swiftly arrested a 54-year-old Hamilton man yesterday upon the arrival of an international flight at John C Munro International Airport. On Thursday, February 15, 2024 shortly after 3:00 pm Hamilton Police arrested a man following a flight and
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Wanted Fugitive – Brian Joseph Burt
hamilton 2/9/2024 6:10am
Hamilton Police are looking for a 37 year-old male fugitive, Brian Joseph Burt. As a result of a criminal investigation a warrant has been issued for Burt’s arrest.
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Hamilton Police Charge Male With Aggravated Assault
hamilton 1/8/2024 4:04pm
Hamilton Police have charged a 32-year-old male after an aggravated assault over the weekend. Shortly before 9:00 am on January 6, 2024, a distraught 26-year-old female attended Christ Cathedral on James St. North suffering from significant injuries. The victim said she had been held captive
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Hamilton Police Investigate Assault at Bayfront Park
hamilton 1/11/2024 12:36pm
Hamilton Police are releasing images of suspects involved in the Bayfront Park stabbing that occurred in August of 2023. On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at approximately 2:20 am Hamilton