Two men face drugs, weapons charges after Downtown Hamilton traffic stop

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Published February 12, 2020 at 5:53 pm

Hamilton Police said that a routine traffic stop in the city’s downtown has led to two men facing a series of drugs and weapons charges.

Hamilton Police said that a routine traffic stop in the city’s downtown has led to two men facing a series of drugs and weapons charges.

On Tuesday (Feb. 11), shortly after 12:00 p.m., police say they noticed a grey-coloured BMW travelling west on Barton Street.

The vehicle plate was registered to a resident outside of Hamilton and the occupants did not match with the registered owner’s age or description.

Police stopped the vehicle at the intersection of King Street East and Wellington Street South.

The driver acknowledged he was driving with a G1 license which allowed the opportunity for police to verify if the passenger was properly licensed to accompany the driver.

When the passenger stepped outside the vehicle, police say, he bolted but was caught a short distance away in the area of King Street East and Wellington Street North.

The man actively resisted police and made several attempts to reach towards his waistband.

Police say they were able to safely arrest him. During a search of the suspect police located a loaded handgun inside his waistband along with drugs and money.

The other officers that remained back placed the driver under arrest for driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available.

Both men were arrested and their bail has been opposed.

The following items were seized by police:

  • Handgun – Glock 23, semi-automatic
  • Ammunition
  • 53.8 grams of fentanyl
  • 3.4 grams of marijuana
  • 4.6 grams of cocaine
  • 6.4 grams unknown narcotics
  • Cell Phones x 2
  • Cash

Police have charged 22-year-old Monroe Blackwood with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Prohibited firearm-loaded/unloaded
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Possession of a firearm with altered serial number
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl/heroin
  • Proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Possession Contrary to Order x 3

Also charged is 20-year-old Trevon Bryan of Dundas:

  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Proceeds of Crime under $5000
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving vehicle or boat with cannabis

Anyone with information is asked to call Staff Sergeant Michelle Wiley at (905)546-2003.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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