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Crime Spree Crashes to a Halt
hamilton 4/14/2026 10:42am
Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals following an extensive investigation into a series of break and enters targeting gas stations across rural Hamilton and Southern Ontario. Beginning in February 2026, investigators identified a pattern of overnight break-ins occurring between February
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Proactive Patrol Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest
hamilton 3/23/2026 12:28pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a man after he was observed possessing and consuming illegal drugs in public. On March 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm, a pair of Hamilton
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Fake Fentanyl Pills Seized in Central HEAT Drug Bust
hamilton 3/12/2026 8:00am
Hamilton Police have disrupted a drug trafficking operation in east Hamilton following an investigation by the Central HEAT Unit. On March 5, 2026, members of Central HEAT, with
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Arrest Made in January Attempted Murder Investigation
hamilton 3/3/2026 5:30am
Hamilton Police have made an arrest in connection with a serious stabbing that occurred earlier this year in the city’s east end. On Friday, January 2, 2026, officers responded to
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Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested at Jackson Square
hamilton 2/2/2026 11:46am
A Hamilton man is facing drug trafficking charges following an arrest at Jackson Square. On January 30, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm, Hamilton Police Service officers conducting routine patrols at 2 King Street West observed a man in possession of suspected controlled substances and currency
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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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Downtown Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest
hamilton 1/22/2026 7:00am
On January 21, 2026, the Hamilton Police Service Central Division High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) arrested a 49-year-old Hamilton man as part of ongoing police efforts
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Hamilton Man Arrested After Drug Trafficking Investigation
hamilton 8/2/2025 7:00am
The Hamilton Police Service Major drugs and Gangs Unit (MDGU) has made a significant arrest following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation involving a Hamilton resident. On July 31, 2025, Detectives with the MDGU and Division 2 HEAT Unit located and arrested the suspect near Main Street
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Drugs and Weapon Seized in East End Arrest
hamilton 7/20/2025 7:00am
Hamilton Police have charged a Hamilton man after seizing multiple controlled substances and a prohibited weapon in the city’s east end. On July 16, 2025, members of
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Cash and Drugs Seized Following Five-Month Investigation
hamilton 6/24/2025 12:06pm
A five-month investigation by Hamilton Police Central HEAT (High Enforcement Action Team) has resulted in significant drug and cash seizures, following multiple search warrants executed
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Hamilton Police Seize Gun and Fentanyl
hamilton 6/6/2025 3:00pm
Hamilton Police have laid multiple charges following the execution of search warrants as part of an ongoing drug investigation. On June 5, 2025, members of the Hamilton Police
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Hamilton Police Discover Makeshift Drug Operation in Park
hamilton 5/16/2025 1:02pm
Hamilton Police patrolling through downtown parks uncovered a makeshift drug operation, where fentanyl was being prepared for street-level distribution. On May 15, 2025
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Investigation Leads to Seizure of Drugs, Cash and Loaded Firearm
hamilton 5/1/2025 3:49pm
Hamilton Police seized a fully automatic firearm after executing several search warrants. On April 30, 2025, members of the Hamilton Police Service executed two search
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Hamilton Police Recover Drugs and Firearm during Warrant
hamilton 4/25/2025 11:43am
Hamilton Police have charged three people after recovering drugs and a firearm during a warrant at a Mountain residence. In April 2025, members of the Hamilton Police Service launched
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Suspected Fentanyl Dealer Arrested Downtown
hamilton 4/28/2025 4:00pm
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Central HEAT officers were conducting proactive patrols in the area of City Hall when they observed suspicious activity consistent with drug trafficking. Officers witnessed a male engaging in multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions with vulnerable members of the
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Hamilton Police Arrest Male for Drug Trafficking
hamilton 4/25/2025 3:57pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 21-year-old male for drug trafficking in the downtown core. On April 24, 2025, Hamilton Police investigators observed a male suspect engaging in
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Hamilton Police Arrest Trespasser for Drug Trafficking
hamilton 4/7/2025 9:34am
The Hamilton Police Core Patrol Unit have arrested a 33-year-old female of Hamilton for drug trafficking. On Saturday April 5, 2025 around 4:00 pm, officers observed the female
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Police Discover Loaded Firearm on Youth
hamilton 4/3/2025 9:35am
Hamilton Police have taken another firearm off of the street. On Wednesday April 2, 2025, at approximately 2:50 pm, officers from the Hamilton Police High Enforcement
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Three Arrested in Downtown Drug Busts
hamilton 3/28/2025 2:34pm
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Hamilton Police Division 10 HEAT made two separate drug arrests, signaling our unwavering commitment to stop drug trafficking in our city. Investigators
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Police make fentanyl arrest on York Boulevard
hamilton 3/21/2025 9:44am
Police have arrested a male after he was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. On Thursday March 20, 2025 officers from the Hamilton Police High Enforcement Action Team (
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Eight Arrests Made During Search Warrants
hamilton 3/14/2025 5:39pm
On March 13, 2025, Hamilton Police Major drugs and Gangs Unit, B.E.A.R. (Break & Enter, Auto Theft, Robbery) Unit and OPP R.O.P.E. (Repeat, Offender, Parole, Enforcement) Unit worked collaboratively on two separate investigations. As a result of their joint effort, two search warrants were
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Another Gun Off Our Streets
hamilton 3/18/2025 12:53pm
During the month of March, Hamilton Police Major drugs and Gangs Unit tirelessly investigated a complex stolen vehicle incident. On March 14, Investigators located the stolen vehicle, occupied by two male suspects. Investigators covertly followed the vehicle to a business on Plains Road in
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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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Orange Fentanyl Seized In Downtown Drug Bust
hamilton 3/5/2025 2:57pm
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Hamilton Police core patrol officers were in the area of Vine Street conducting their foot patrol. Officers noticed two males blocking an alley way and approached them and quickly discovered a 34-year-old Hamilton man was openly consuming illegal drugs. Further investigation
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Hamilton Police save man's life before taking him to custody
hamilton 2/19/2025 4:15pm
On Tuesday February 18, 2025 officers were dispatched to a business in the area of Barton Street East and Lottridge Street in the City of Hamilton for a report of a male overdosing. Upon arrival, the officers quickly assessed the situation and administered Naloxone (Narcan) to the unconscious
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Hamilton Police arrest two youths for fentanyl trafficking
hamilton 1/23/2025 11:36am
Hamilton Police have arrested two youths involved in a fentanyl trafficking investigation. On Wednesday January 22, 2025, officers assigned to the High Enforcement Action Team (
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Pharmacy Felon Arrested for Drug Trafficking
hamilton 1/14/2025 5:21pm
The Hamilton Police Service recently embarked on a month-long project called “Project Open Air” which focused on eliminating a complex drug trafficking market in the downtown core.
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Arrests Made in Large Fentanyl Seizure
hamilton 12/24/2024 12:02pm
The Hamilton Police Service Major Drug Unit continues to investigate those distributing the deadly drug fentanyl in our city. In November of 2024 the Hamilton Police Service
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Fentanyl dealer arrested near local pharmacy
hamilton 12/18/2024 12:33pm
On Tuesday December 17, 2024 members of the Hamilton Police Division 1 High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T) began a drug investigation regarding a male selling illegal drugs near an unsuspecting pharmacy. During
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Hamilton Police Execute Search Warrant on Tent
hamilton 12/23/2024 5:00am
Hamilton Police executed a Search Warrant on a tent in Montgomery Park after receiving complaints about an individual suspected of dealing drugs and in possession
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Downtown Hamilton Drug Trafficker Arrested
hamilton 12/16/2024 12:18pm
The Hamilton Police Service Major Gang Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in July of this year. This investigation eventually led the detectives to apply for multiple
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Community Complaint Leads to Drug Arrest
hamilton 12/14/2024 6:00am
A 35 year old female from Hamilton has been arrested after receiving numerous community complaints regarding drug trafficking in Hamilton's East End. On December 11, 2024, Division
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Arrest made after discovery of tunnels in Gage Park
hamilton 12/11/2024 10:54am
Hamilton Police have discovered a series of man-made holes and tunnels within Gage Park during a proactive encampment check. On Tuesday December 9, 2024 Hamilton Police
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Hamilton Police shut down drug "shack"
hamilton 12/10/2024 12:37pm
Hamilton Police have disrupted a drug dealing operation that was occurring on a discreet trail near Lincoln Street and Barton Street. On Saturday December 7, 2024 officers from the
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Hamilton Police Seize Firearm Following Altercation
hamilton 12/4/2024 3:33pm
Hamilton Police seized a loaded shotgun earlier today after responding to a disturbance near Main Street East and Wentworth Street. On December 4, 2024, at approximately
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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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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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Hamilton Police Seize Over 2,500 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Potent Synthetic Opioid
hamilton 9/13/2024 12:21pm
Hamilton Police Service Major drugs and Gangs Unit has confirmed that over 2,500 pills seized in a recent investigation have tested positive
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Hamilton Police Seize Loaded Firearm and Drugs in Early Morning Arrest
hamilton 9/10/2024 8:00am
Hamilton Police Service continues its efforts to make our streets safer, following the seizure of a loaded firearm and a significant quantity of illicit drugs early this morning. On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, shortly after 2:30 am, officers patrolling the area near Wentworth Street South
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Youth Dealing Drugs Arrested in Downtown Core
hamilton 8/23/2024 12:52pm
Hamilton Police officers arrested two youth seen dealing drugs in the area of a downtown men’s shelter. On August 21, 2024, Hamilton Police undercover officers were
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Shooting Response Team Make Arrests in King St and MacNab St Shooting
hamilton 7/5/2024 2:12pm
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UPDATE: California Dream Shooting
hamilton 6/2/2024 4:17pm
On February 24, 2024, at approximately 6:15 am, a shooting occurred inside a Hookah Lounge named the California Dream Lounge located at 185 King Street East, Hamilton. The Hamilton Police Service – Shooting Response Team (SRT) has continued to investigate that shooting and can announce
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Drug Trafficking Arrest at Ferguson Station and Nearby Encampments
hamilton 5/29/2024 6:22pm
Yesterday afternoon, the Hamilton Police Central High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) was in the area of an encampment on Wellington Street South and Hunter Street East when they observed
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Suspects Arrested While Washing Stolen Vehicle at Carwash
hamilton 5/14/2024 12:14pm
Hamilton Police arrest two individuals while they were washing a stolen vehicle. On Sunday, May 5, 2024, officers observed a stolen vehicle travelling in the area of Campbell Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue North. Vehicle was being operated by a male driver with a female passenger. The stolen
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Hamilton Police Continues Investigation into Monday’s Shooting in East End
hamilton 4/26/2024 3:05pm
Hamilton Police have identified a 15-year-old suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred this past Monday in the area of Grimsby Avenue and Britannia Avenue, in the City’s East End. This daylight shooting occurred outside of a daycare with children present. In response to the incident
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Hamilton Police Crack Down on Illicit Drug Activities
hamilton 3/4/2024 6:55am
Investigation One: . On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Hamilton Police executed two drug-related search warrants at separate residential addresses. The results of these warrants include the seizure of various illicit substances and items:. - Fentanyl. - Cocaine. - Liquid Codeine. - Psilocybin