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Three Arrested and Loaded Firearm Seized in Drug Investigation
hamilton 7/16/2026 6:56am
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 7:00pm, Division 10 Patrol officers were dispatched to a parking lot near John Street South and Jackson Street
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Hamilton Police Charge 12-year-old with Break and Enter Offences, Assault Charges
hamilton 7/8/2026 12:04pm
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, shortly after 7:00 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Rymal Road. Upon arrival, officers learned that an 8-year-old child had been bear sprayed by two male youths. Officers quickly located
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Two Arrested After Financial Exploitation Investigation
hamilton 6/29/2026 9:59am
The Hamilton Police Service Crimes Against Seniors Unit has arrested two individuals following an investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable senior. On June 24, 2026, investigators arrested a 56-year-old male and a 54-year-old female in connection with an investigation
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Support Worker Arrested Following Financial Abuse of Senior
hamilton 6/26/2026 12:00pm
The Hamilton Police Service Crimes Against Seniors Unit has arrested a support worker following an investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable senior. The accused had been employed as a support worker providing care to the 76-year-old victim. It is alleged that,
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Two Youths Charged in Counterfeit Currency Investigation
hamilton 6/24/2026 12:20pm
The Hamilton Police Service Financial Crimes Unit has concluded a significant investigation into a series of frauds involving counterfeit currency used in Facebook Marketplace transactions. In December 2025, investigators began examining multiple reports from victims who had sold items through
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Stolen Auto, Loaded Firearm Recovered After West Mountain Arrest
hamilton 6/9/2026 12:29pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a 28-year-old Mississauga man after officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call located a stolen vehicle and recovered a loaded firearm on Hamilton
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Season Saved: Stolen Youth Baseball Equipment Recovered
hamilton 4/16/2026 12:20pm
The Hamilton Police Service is advising the public of an investigation that has resulted in the recovery of stolen equipment belonging to an east Hamilton youth baseball association
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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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Charges Laid in Bank Investigator Scam Targeting Senior
hamilton 4/13/2026 9:12am
The Hamilton Police Service Crimes Against Seniors Unit has arrested and charged a woman in connection with a fraud targeting an elderly victim through a “bank investigator” scam. The victim received a phone call from an individual impersonating a bank investigator, who claimed the victim
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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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Update: Arrests Made in 2024 Shooting
hamilton 3/10/2026 1:47pm
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred on March 3, 2024. On March 3, 2024, two victims attended the area of Concession Road 6 East and Centre Road to sell vape pens. Upon arrival, they were robbed of their property
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Youth Crime Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
hamilton 2/12/2026 8:30am
Hamilton Police have arrested three youths in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Hamilton’s east end. The incident reflects a continued rise in youth crime across the city and highlights the public safety risks associated with stolen vehicles. On February 10, 2026, Hamilton
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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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Project Heirloom
hamilton 1/30/2026 9:00am
Hamilton Police Service is advising the community of the results of Project Heirloom, a targeted investigative initiative launched to address a significant rise in distraction-style thefts targeting senior citizens throughout the City of Hamilton. In 2025, investigators noted a stark and
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Charges in Embezzlement Investigation
hamilton 1/26/2026 12:10pm
The Hamilton Police Financial Crimes Unit has arrested a 56-year-old woman following a forensic investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds from a local non-profit organization. Between the years of 2021 and 2023, the accused is alleged to have embezzled approximately $72,000 from
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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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Auto Theft Investigation "Long Haul" Leads to Arrest
hamilton 12/15/2025 1:00pm
The Hamilton Police Service, with the assistance of the Peel Regional Police Service, has laid multiple Criminal Code charges against a Brampton male in connection with an organized transport truck theft investigation spanning Hamilton and other jurisdictions across Southern Ontario. The
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Man Arrested in Gift Card Fraud
hamilton 12/12/2025 5:00am
Hamilton Police have arrested a 51-year-old Toronto man in connection with a fraud investigation involving tampered gift cards. On December 10, 2025, officers were called to a retail
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Two Arrested In Stolen Cellphone Heist
hamilton 11/28/2025 2:01pm
The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit have arrested and charged two parties for their role in trafficking $120,000 worth of Bell Canada cellphones. In December 2024 and January 2025 suspects broke into a warehouse operated by T Force Logistics in Stoney Creek ON. They specifically targeted cellphones
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"Project Big Cat" Leads to Major Recovery of Stolen Vehicles
hamilton 11/14/2025 1:17pm
The Hamilton Police Service B.E.A.R. Unit, in partnership with Équité Association, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, and neighbouring
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Man Arrested After Theft of Child's Urn
hamilton 11/6/2025 1:08pm
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested a suspect following the theft of an urn from a mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery, located at 254 Garner Road West in Ancaster. On November 2, 2025, the victim attended the cemetery to visit his infant daughter, who had passed away in recent months
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Youth Arrested for Multiple Car Jacking Investigations
hamilton 8/6/2025 5:51am
The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has arrested a youth responsible for a series of armed car jackings throughout Hamilton in the first week of August 2025. On August 3, 2025 Hamilton Police responded to a report of a victim who was robbed at gunpoint of their vehicle which they were selling.
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Hamilton Police Charge Woman in Theft from Good Samaritan
hamilton 7/31/2025 11:25am
Hamilton Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft that occurred during the aftermath of the July 11, 2025, fatal shooting in the city’s downtown core. As police and citizens rendered aid to the victim of the brazen daylight shooting at King Street East and James Street North
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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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Two Employees of Long-Term Care Home Arrested for Fraud
hamilton 6/26/2025 2:07pm
On June 24 and 25, 2025 the Hamilton Police Crimes Against Seniors Unit arrested and charged two individuals, a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Personal Support Worker (PSW), who were employed at a long-term care home in Hamilton. The long-term care home and the families of the victims reported
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Support Worker Charged with Fraud
hamilton 6/24/2025 1:28pm
On June 19, 2025, the Hamilton Police Crimes Against Seniors Unit arrested and charged a support worker who was employed with Community Living Hamilton, a not-for-profit organization that assists people with developmental disabilities. From December 15, 2022 to January 16th, 2025, Pamela
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Youths Arrested Following Stolen Vehicle Investigation
hamilton 6/17/2025 1:46pm
Hamilton Police have arrested two male youths, aged 11 and 15, following an investigation involving two stolen vehicles originally reported missing from a rural property in West Lincoln. On the morning of June 16, 2025, Niagara Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter and
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Three Suspects Arrested Minutes After Armed Robbery
hamilton 6/16/2025 12:35pm
On Sunday June 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a shop near Barton Street and Hughson Street North for a Robbery. Employees stated that three suspects had entered the store demanding money and that one of them had a firearm. After stealing cash and merchandise
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Four Teens Arrested in Ongoing Project Streetlight
hamilton 6/3/2025 2:23pm
The Hamilton Police Service has recognized a rise in youth crime as it relates to stolen autos, violent assaults and robberies that involve swarmings, bear spray, knives and firearms. This came to a boiling point in October 2024 after a fifteen year old was tragically killed after an ongoing
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Two Teen Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle
hamilton 5/28/2025 4:20pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a pair of youths who fled from officers in a stolen vehicle. On Tuesday May 27, 2025 at approximately 2:45am, Police were called to the area of Rymal Road and Fletcher Road for a report of people attempting to steal vehicles from driveways. Officers arrived and
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Disturbance at a West Mountain Residence
hamilton 5/28/2025 12:42pm
Hamilton Police have arrested one youth and are searching for another suspect after a large disturbance took place on the Hamilton Mountain. On Wednesday May 28, 2025 at approximately 2:00 am, officers were dispatched to a home in the area or Upper Paradise and Stone Church Road after receiving
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Three Youths Arrested After High-End Sunglasses Theft
hamilton 4/1/2025 10:03am
Three youths have been arrested after stealing over one thousand dollars' worth of high-end sunglasses from a local glasses shop. On Monday March 31, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm, Hamilton Police were called to a shop located in Limeridge Mall for a report of a theft. Store owners observed
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Encampment compliance check reveals stolen property
hamilton 3/25/2025 9:06am
A routine encampment compliance check has resulted in the recovery a local businesses' property. On Friday March 21, 2025, Hamilton Police Encampment Engagement officers were conducting a compliance check along Van Wagners Beach Road when they observed items which they believed had been stolen
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Spike belt and K9 used for recent arrest in Hamilton
hamilton 3/18/2025 1:19pm
Quick thinking and teamwork were on display during a recent arrest on the east Hamilton mountain. On Monday March 17, 2025 Hamilton Police were proactively patrolling local St. Patrick Day celebration hotspots when officers spotted a stolen vehicle being driven in the area of Upper Mount
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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 man arrested after carjacking in East End
hamilton 2/6/2025 7:26am
A Hamilton male has been arrested after a carjacking in East Hamilton. On Friday, January 31, 2025 between 8:00 am - 9:00 am Hamilton Police received reports of four (4) robberies that occurred in the areas of Centre Mall, Cochrane Road, Queenston Road and Britannia Avenue. In each incident
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Teens Busted In Series of Vehicle Thefts
hamilton 1/22/2025 3:10pm
On January 14, 2025, a member of the Hamilton community left their Honda CR-V running unattended as they retrieved their child from daycare.
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Male Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
hamilton 12/27/2024 3:30pm
On November 4th 2024 at 9:00pm, Hamilton Police responded to HighLife Cannabis located at 1142 Wilson Street West, Ancaster for a robbery. Investigation
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Hamilton Police Continue to Investigate Ancaster Robbery
hamilton 12/6/2024 2:03pm
On December 5, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, Hamilton Police were called to a robbery in progress at an Ancaster business after one vehicle reversed through the front window of the
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Hamilton Police Seek Public's Help Locating Released-in-Error Detainee Matthew O’Keefe
hamilton 11/27/2024 9:47am
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Matthew Jordan O’Keefe. On November 25, 2024, staff at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention
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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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Male Arrested for Six Commercial Entries in Hamilton
hamilton 10/30/2024 12:13pm
Between October 11th and October 23rd, 2024 a series of commercial Break and Enter incidents were reported in the Waterdown and Flamborough areas. The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has successfully identified a 32-year-old male as the responsible person for six break and enter incidents at commercial
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Male Youth Arrested in Vehicle Theft Investigation
hamilton 10/22/2024 9:29am
Hamilton Police have identified a series of vehicle thefts originating from change rooms at local recreation facilities. Police worked closely with City of Hamilton recreation facilities to investigate these incidents. Surveillance footage provided by the City was instrumental with identifying
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Hamilton Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating 34-Year-Old Female Who Fled Custody
hamilton 9/10/2024 4:42pm
Hamilton Police are requesting public assistance in locating a 34-year-old female who escaped from custody. Mary Curran is wanted for ramming a police cruiser in Hamilton
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Hamilton Police Arrest Escaped Woman Following Public Assistance
hamilton 9/12/2024 6:17am
Hamilton Police have located and arrested Mary Curran, a 34-year-old female who escaped custody earlier this week. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, members of the High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) were conducting a search in the area of Augusta Street and John Street South to which they
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Fugitive Arrested- Quincy Owen Francis
hamilton 8/8/2024 8:52am
Hamilton Police have successfully arrested 29-year-old Quincy Owen Francis, a fugitive linked to a series of residential break-ins that took place between Saturday
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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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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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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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Fourth Individual Arrested in Stoney Creek Break and Enter
hamilton 4/2/2024 9:00am
On Sunday, February 5th, 2023, police received multiple calls of a large truck that had crashed into the Ezee Clean Car Wash Carwash located at Highway 8 and Green Road. During the incident, one of the suspects intentionally hit a witness with their vehicle causing serious injuries. In 2023
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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