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Armed Robbery Investigation Nets Guns and Drugs
hamilton 5/21/2026 7:00am
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
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Hamilton Police Disrupt Drug Operation
hamilton 5/14/2026 2:10pm
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Major drugs and Gangs Unit have arrested two individuals and seized a quantity of illicit drugs, cash, and a prohibited weapon following the execution of multiple search warrants as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. On May 7, 2026, investigators
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Drugs, Weapons, and Dogs Discovered in Illegal Dispensary
hamilton 4/20/2026 1:44pm
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested three individuals following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs, weapons, and the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation. In March 2026, members of the Central HEAT Unit initiated an
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Break and Enter Ends with Armed Suspect in Custody
hamilton 4/13/2026 11:01am
Hamilton Police have arrested an individual following a break and enter at a Hamilton car dealership where the suspect was found in possession of a loaded firearm. On April
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Man Arrested After Gun Spotted in Restaurant
hamilton 3/13/2026 2:38pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a man after officers seized a loaded firearm during an investigation at an east Hamilton restaurant Thursday night. On March 12, 2026, at approximately
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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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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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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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Hamilton Police Arrest Prohibited Driver, Seize Loaded Firearm Following Attempted Flight
hamilton 10/10/2025 4:42pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a prohibited driver and seized a loaded firearm following an early morning incident. At approximately 6:20 am on October 9, 2025, patrol
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Loaded Handgun and Drugs Found After Hit-and-Run Arrest
hamilton 10/8/2025 4:00pm
On Friday, October 3, 2025, Hamilton Police charged a 27-year-old male following a motor vehicle collision and subsequent investigation that resulted in the seizure of a
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Two Arrested in Connection with Hamilton Shooting
hamilton 10/1/2025 6:59am
Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 17, 2025, at approximately 12:05 am in the area of King Street East and Ashley Street. Following a detailed investigation, members of the Shooting Response Team arrested the suspects for
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Police Looking for Wanted Male Jonathan Shane Beaver
hamilton 9/13/2025 3:36pm
At approximately 11:14 pm on September 12th, Hamilton Police Service received a report from a monitoring agency that the assigned GPS ankle monitor belonging to accused
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Hamilton Police Charge 21-Year-Old in Gibson Avenue Shooting
hamilton 8/28/2025 1:32pm
Hamilton Police Service have arrested an individual believed to be responsible for the shooting that occurred on Gibson Avenue at King Street East on August 3, 2025. The shooting did not result in any injuries, and investigators have not yet identified the intended victim. Police are urging
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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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Four Arrested in Connection with 2024 Hamilton Shootings
hamilton 7/2/2025 4:02pm
Hamilton Police have arrested four individuals believed to be responsible for two separate shootings in 2024. Shooting at 2 Oriole Crescent (Case #24-635528) On May 26, 2024, just after 10:00 pm, a stolen vehicle entered a housing complex at 2 Oriole Crescent and fired multiple rounds at
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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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Arrest Made in Stoney Creek Mountain Shooting
hamilton 5/14/2025 5:59pm
On May 3, 2025 at approximately 4:40 am, Hamilton Police responded to the area of Rymal Road East and Whitedeer Road for a shooting. Investigators believe that an altercation between the accused and the intended target of the shooting occurred prior to the shooting taking place. While no
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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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Young Person Charged After Falsifying Story to Police
hamilton 3/27/2025 10:50am
Hamilton Police have charged a young person after a misleading and potentially dangerous situation unfolded at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary High School. On Friday March 21, 2025, police were called to the school for a report of a person with a firearm. Information at the time stated that
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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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Weapons Recovered During Arrest At Mountain High School
hamilton 3/25/2025 7:00pm
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:45 am, Hamilton Police attended Nora Frances Public Secondary School for a weapon report. Before contacting Police, school administration interviewed three students involved in a March 24, 2025 incident. During questioning, a replica firearm (BB gun) was found
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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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Daytime Shooting In Hamilton's East End - UPDATE
hamilton 2/28/2025 2:01pm
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, shortly after 3:30 pm, the Hamilton Police Service responded to 238 Highway 8 in the City of Hamilton for a report of a shooting. Based
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Project Polar Bear Disrupts Hamilton Auto Theft Ring
hamilton 2/19/2025 11:10am
Hamilton Police have arrested eight individuals after a year-long investigation into an auto theft ring operating in Hamilton and Southern Ontario. The investigation, dubbed Project
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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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Pair Arrested During Gun & Drug Investigation
hamilton 1/21/2025 10:51am
On January 17, 2025 Hamilton Police Major drugs and Guns executed search warrants at a downtown Hamilton residence and associated vehicle. Detectives searched the residence and located
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Illegal firearm seized during impaired investigation
hamilton 1/13/2025 8:56am
Hamilton Police have removed another illegal firearm from the streets. On Friday January 10, 2025 at approximately 3:30 a.m, an off-duty Hamilton Police officer observed a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Southcote Road and Garner Road in Ancaster. Additional
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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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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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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 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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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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Hamilton Man Arrested on Firearms Charges
hamilton 11/19/2024 11:20am
For Immediate release: Tuesday November 19, 2024 . Hamilton- ON . Hamilton Man Arrested on Firearms Charges . Hamilton Police arrested a 27 year-old man for firearm-related charges
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Another Firearm Taken Off Hamilton Streets
hamilton 11/5/2024 5:00am
On November 3rd 2024 Hamilton Police attended Limeridge Mall for a suspicious person. This was related to a prior call of individuals who had been reported shoplifting from a store at the mall the day prior. The responding officers saw the involved vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic
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Hamilton Man Arrested for Series of Residential Break-ins
hamilton 10/25/2024 3:41pm
Hamilton Police have arrested 54-year-old Joseph Anthony Allen from Hamilton as a result of an investigation into a series of residential break-ins that took place in the city's east end between October 11 - October 20, 2024. Allen was arrested on October 22 and charged with:. * Possession
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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 Take Another Firearm off the Streets
hamilton 10/16/2024 1:22pm
Hamilton Police recovered a firearm during a traffic stop on Rymal Road East in the City of Hamilton. On October 15, 2024, Hamilton Police initiated a traffic stop for a highway traffic act infraction. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer observed signs of cannabis use within the motor
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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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Hamilton Police Take Another Firearm Off the Street
hamilton 10/10/2024 10:56am
Hamilton Police recovered a firearm after a male crashed his car into the guardrail near the Kenilworth Access. On October 9, 2024, Hamilton Police responded
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Hamilton Police Urge Community to Help Stop Gun Violence
hamilton 9/26/2024 10:25am
Hamilton is once again raising concern with the troubling rise in gun violence, with 51 shootings reported so far this year— we have matched the record-high number experienced in all of 2020. "This is not the kind of record we want to set for our city. A small number of individuals continue
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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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Hamilton Police Arrest Suspect in Upper Wentworth Street Shooting
hamilton 9/5/2024 5:54am
Hamilton Police Service Shooting Response Team have made an arrest in connection to the shooting on Sunday, September 1, 2024, near Upper Wentworth Street and Kingfisher Drive. On the evening of Sunday, September 1, 2024, shortly before 6:00 pm, a shooting occurred in the area, prompting
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Hamilton Police Asking Peach Festival Witnesses to Come Forward
hamilton 8/26/2024 2:15pm
Division 20 Detectives are continuing to investigate the Winona Peach Festival incident that resulted in the seizure of a prohibited firearm and would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time. Officers were on patrol around 9:20 pm when they observed a disturbance
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Search Warrants Result in Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
hamilton 8/26/2024 5:00am
Hamilton Police continue to put pressure on those individuals and organizations dealing drugs in our community. A Hamilton Police Major drugs and Gangs Unit investigation
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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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Drug Trafficking Warrant in Mount Hope Yields Firearm
hamilton 8/22/2024 12:59pm
Hamilton Police seized a firearm and drugs after a search warrant at a Mount Hope residence. On August 20, 2024, members of the Hamilton Police Service – Major drugs and Gangs Unit and Division 10 HEAT (High Enforcement Action Team) executed a warrant in Mount Hope. The search uncovered a
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Hamilton Police Service Reinforces Commitment to Community Safety
hamilton 8/1/2024 12:01pm
The Hamilton Police Service understands the gravity of the recent rise in gun-related crimes in our city. We are dedicated to addressing these critical issues and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Community Involvement We cannot emphasize enough the importance of community
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Wanted: Convicted 24-Year-Old at Large
hamilton 7/31/2024 6:10am
Hamilton Police are actively searching for Faizan Ali, a 24-year-old male who has been convicted in connection with the death of a motorcyclist
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Police Investigation Takes Guns Off Hamilton’s Streets
hamilton 7/25/2024 1:33pm
On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Hamilton Police executed a search warrant at an address on East 24th Street after receiving information about the presence of firearms at the location. As a result of the search, officers seized:. * A restricted Colt 1911 handgun with an extended
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Arrests Made in January Shooting Incident on King Street West
hamilton 6/21/2024 11:04am
Detectives from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) have arrested two Hamilton men in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on King Street West in Stoney Creek earlier this year. On January 16, 2024, at approximately 6:30 pm, gunfire erupted in the vicinity of King Street West
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Hamilton Police Searching for Suspects Wanted in Kinrade Shooting
hamilton 6/6/2024 6:59pm
Hamilton Police have issued another warrant for the arrest of 23-year-old Alexander La. He has been connected to the May 13 daytime shooting in the area of Cannon
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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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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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Update: Arrest Warrant Issued in Kinrade Avenue Shooting
hamilton 5/27/2024 3:33pm
Detectives from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) have made significant progress into the shooting investigation that took place on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the alleyway area of Kinrade
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UPDATE: Bystander Injured in Hamilton Shooting; One Arrested, Suspect Wanted
hamilton 5/14/2024 2:04pm
Hamilton Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the area of King Street East and East Avenue North last week and are asking for the public's help
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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
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Impaired Driver Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm
hamilton 2/14/2024 12:24pm
An arrest of a 43-year-old man for impaired driving leads to police seizing a loaded firearm. On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 4:00 am Hamilton Police
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Male Arrested in Possession of Firearm
hamilton 1/11/2024 10:57am
Hamilton Police arrested a 47-year-old male on an outstanding arrest warrant and recovered a loaded handgun. On Friday, January 5, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm, police were patrolling in the area of Cannon Street East and Grosvenor Avenue North. During this time, an officer observed a male
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Handgun And Stun Gun Seized
hamilton 1/12/2024 12:50pm
A 38-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested following a standoff, during which a handgun was involved. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, just after 11:00 am, Hamilton
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Two Arrested in Multiple Incidents Involving Firearms
hamilton 1/11/2024 12:24pm
Hamilton Police arrested two individuals following two distinct weapons-related incidents, both involving the suspected sighting of a firearm. On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at