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02/06/2025

A Hamilton male has been arrested after a carjacking in East Hamilton.

On Friday, January 31, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 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, the accused attempted to steal the victims’ vehicles by demanding their keys, threatening violence, and in one incident by brandishing a weapon.

The accused was successful in stealing one vehicle which was recovered at a Central Hamilton location.

We thank the public for their assistance in providing video surveillance footage. As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Hamilton man, Cody Atkinson, has been identified and charged.

The accused was arrested by Hamilton Police on Tuesday February 4, 2025 on an outstanding warrant for theft (vehicle), possession of property, and breaching probation conditions. He was subsequently charged with all related offences.

Charged: Cody ATKINSON

Charges:

· Robbery x2

· Armed Robbery

· Motor Vehicle Theft with Violence

· Motor Vehicle Theft

· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 x2

· Breach Probation x 4

If you have any further information that you feel will assist Police with his investigation, please contact Detective Goran Zivkovic at 905-546-2406 or [email protected] . To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at

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02/05/2025

On Tuesday February 4, 2025 at approximately 09:05 p.m, Hamilton Police were dispatched to a condominium building located near James Street South and Bold Street to assist the Hamilton Fire Department with a transformer fire.

Upon arrival, officers learned that the door to the electrical room had been breached, and damage had been done to one of the building’s transformers which caused a fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and officers discovered evidence that suggested that this was an attempt to steal copper wiring from the transformer. No suspects were located at that time.

Hamilton Police now believe that three men and two women are responsible for this incident. All were white, 30-50 years old, and wearing dark clothing. Of note, one of the males appeared to be wearing a high-visibility jacket.

Hamilton has seen a significant jump in copper related thefts over the past few years. In 2022, Hamilton Police investigated 40 occurrences, however 2023 had 119 occurrences and 2024 came in at 105.

02/05/2025

Hamilton Police have arrested one individual after an attempted bank robbery in the downtown core.

On Tuesday February 4, 2025 shortly after 09:00 a.m. Hamilton Police received a report of a bank robbery at a financial institution in the area of King Street East and James Street in the City of Hamilton. It was reported that the suspect entered the business and patiently waited in the line to speak with a teller. Upon being greeted, the suspect produced an edged weapon and demanded money. He quickly gave up and left without further incident.

Within minutes, Police arrived and began investigating the matter. During that time, the suspect returned to the business and admitted the wrongdoing to officers.

The 56-year-old male from Hamilton was arrested and charged with the following:

· Robbery CC. 344

02/01/2025

In early 2025, members of the Division 30 High Enforcement Action Team embarked on a drug trafficking investigation. Over the span of several weeks, observations were made that clearly showed evidence of drug dealing in the Hamilton region. On January 30, 2025 Officers executed a search warrants for a residence and motor vehicle on the Hamilton mountain. While searching the home, HEAT officers located the following:

24.1 grams of co***ne
Unknown pills believed to be a controlled substance
Sawed-off shotgun
Ammunition
As a result of their search, officers arrested and charged 53-year-old Hamilton resident, Stephen Chesney for the following:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking - co***ne
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Careless storage of a firearm
We appreciate the community support in our efforts to identify and eliminate drug trafficking in our city. We encourage everyone in our community that if you see something, say something. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

01/29/2025

Proactive police work has led to the arrest of a male armed with a crossbow.

On January 28, 2025 at approximately 11:00 a.m. officers from the Division 2 High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T) spotted a vehicle operating on the roadways that appeared to be committing a Highway Traffic Act offence. The officers followed the vehicle to an encampment near Birch Avenue and observed a male carrying a wooden crossbow complete with bolts approach the vehicle.

Officers moved in and placed the driver of the vehicle as well as the male with the crossbow under arrest. Further investigation revealed that the male with the crossbow was violating a weapons prohibition order as well as a probation order. The 34-year-old male from Hamilton was subsequently charged with the following:

· Possession contrary to order

· Fail to comply probation order x2

The highway traffic act charges were not pursued regarding the driver of the vehicle.

01/17/2025

On January 17, 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 and he was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries. The victim has since been stabilized in hospital.

Hamilton Police learned Tian Hui Zhan, a 32 year-old man from Hamilton used a collapsable baton and bludgeoned the victim during the unprovoked attack. Zhan was arrested and charged for the following:

Tian Hui Zhan, 32 years old from Hamilton

Aggravated assault x 1
Anyone with information that may assist police in this investigation is asked to contact Division 10 Detectives at (905) 546-3833 or to provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at

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01/06/2025

Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on November 26, 2024 a shooting occurred in the area of Jackson Street East and Bowen Street with no injuries reported. The Shooting Response Team have continued to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and have arrested and charged 23 year old, Cleveland Vanevery, from Six Nations with the following offences:

Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
Discharge a Firearm with Intent
Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 counts)
Possession of a Firearm contrary to Order
At the time of his arrest, Cleveland Vanevery was in custody for charges stemming from a Halton Regional Police investigation which occurred on November 30, 2024. Vanevery remains in custody at this time.

Detectives have not been able to contact the intended target of the shooting and investigators are requesting that the persons involved to come forward and speak to Police.

If you have any information you believe may assist in this or any other shooting, please contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [email protected]. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.

01/06/2025

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident in the area of James Street South. On Monday, January 6, 2024 shortly after 2:00 a.m. a male victim was located with gunshot wounds, the victim was transported to hospital and they continue to receive medical care for their injuries.

Investigators are appealing to the public for their assistance. We are also requesting anyone involved in this shooting come forward and speak to investigators. Anyone with information regarding this, or any other shooting, is asked to contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [email protected]

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website

01/03/2025

A man in his 40s is in hospital in critical condition following a stabbing at the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton.

The incident happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday night on the third floor of the building on Mary Street.

The victim was stabbed in the chest and police found a knife nearby.

The suspect reportedly fled on foot and has since been arrested.

The Good Shepherd provides services such as emergency food and clothing, community mental health programs and transitional housing to people in need.

Hamilton police informed CHCH that a search warrant of the accused’s residence is expected.

12/31/2024

On Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. a male victim was walking in the area of 810 Main Street East, when he was approached by an unknown male asking for change. The victim declined and the suspect attacked the victim, stabbing him multiple times in the head and back before fleeing from the area. The victim was transported to hospital, where he recieved treatment for his life-altering injuries.

Hamilton Police responded and as a result of a thorough investigation, David McGregor, a 37 year old male was arrested and charged for attempted murder.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation please contact Detective Matthew Girgenti of the East End Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2930 or [email protected]

12/30/2024

On December 18, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to BMO bank located at 375 Upper Paradise Road for a robbery.

Investigators learned a lone, male suspect arrived at the financial institution on a bicycle, leaving the bike outside by the building. Entering the business, the suspect approached a bank teller, passed a note demanding cash and verbally threatened the employee while motioning they were in possession of a weapon. The suspect was confronted by other employees in the bank and the suspect fled empty handed.

Upon exiting BMO bank, the suspect returned to his bicycle location only to discover a fellow delinquent had stolen his bike. The dazed and confused male then kicked their legs in high gear and escaped north on Upper Paradise Road…. on foot. The suspect was last seen near Upper Paradise Road and Elmwood Avenue.

The robbery suspect is described as the following:

Male
White
5'4-5'8 in height
Wearing a long, multi-coloured scarf, black sunglasses, blue surgical mask, black jacket with fur trim, black gloves, dark pants, white shoes
The bike thief is described as the following:

Male
Wearing all black
Investigators asking area residents to check their residential cameras and their dash cameras during the time of this incident. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation please contact Detective Constable Patrick Root of the Hamilton Police Service B.E.A.R. Unit at (905) 546-8934 and [email protected] or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at (905) 546-2991.

12/27/2024

On November 4th 2024 at 9:00pm, Hamilton Police responded to HighLife Cannabis located at 1142 Wilson Street West, Ancaster for a robbery.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:56pm, two masked suspects entered the Cannabis dispensary while one brandished a firearm. The suspects approached the lone employee and demanded money and merchandise. A thorough and coordinated investigation by the Hamilton Police Service- Break, Enter, Auto Theft & Robbery (BEAR) Unit, in partnership with Niagara Regional Police Service, has resulted in a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

On Thursday December 12th 2024, 29-year-old Isaiah Sharpe of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including:

· Robbery with a Firearm
· Disguise with Intent
· Point Firearm
· Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order
· Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Hamilton Police Service continues to collaborate with neighbouring police agencies and are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the outstanding suspect in this investigation. The suspect is described as male, black, 25-30 years-old, 5’10, average build.

Anyone with information that may assist police in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Domenic DiCienzo of the Hamilton Police Service BEAR Unit at (905) 546-8934 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at (905) 546-2991.