Hamilton man faces drugs, weapons charges after traffic stop: Police
Published March 3, 2022 at 8:49 am
A 31-year-old Hamilton man is facing a number of drugs and weapons charges following a routine traffic stop.
According to Hamilton Police, officers in the area of Barton and Lottridge Streets stopped a car seen driving aggressively and ‘at a high rate of speed’ on Wednesday (March 2).
The stop and subsequent investigation revealed that the driver of the car had a suspended licence. A search of the car led to the seizure of a firearm and drugs and the man was arrested and charged with the following:
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Fentanyl
- Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 – Canada in and out
- Operation while prohibited
- Prohibited Firearm – Loaded/Unloaded
- Fail to Comply Probation Adult x3
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Division One Staff Detective Sergeant Catherine Lockley by calling 905-546-3833.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online.
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