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Teen Charged, Four Youths Arrested After Rymal Road Brawl in Hamilton
Hamilton police arrested four youths and recovered a CO2 airsoft gun and a baseball bat after a large fight near 505 Rymal Road East. A 17-year-old was charged.
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Hamilton Man, 48, Charged in $133,000 ODSP Fraud Investigation
Hamilton police have charged a 48-year-old Hamilton man with fraud over $5,000 after a probe into more than $133,000 in ODSP overpayments.
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Hamilton Mountain Home and Vehicle Hit by Gunfire in 4:30 a.m. Shooting
A home and a vehicle near Atessa Drive and Rymal Road East on Hamilton Mountain were struck by gunfire early Tuesday. No injuries were reported, police said.
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Hamilton Romance-Scam Arrest Highlights Financial Safety Risks for Older Adults
Hamilton police allege a 75-year-old man lost about $20,000 in a romance scam, highlighting financial-safety risks for older adults.
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Hamilton Stolen SUV Case Highlights Safe Evidence Handling and Youth Auto-Theft Concerns
Hamilton police say a receipt in an abandoned stolen SUV led to a youth arrest, amid continuing concerns about vehicle theft across the GTHA.
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Highway 5 and Brock Road Crash Highlights Red-Light Safety Risks for Heavy Trucks
A dump truck driver from Cambridge faces a red-light charge after a Highway 5 and Brock Road crash that set a trailer on fire.
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Hamilton Mountain Home Invasion Under Investigation: What Residents Should Know About Local Safety
Three masked suspects are sought after a targeted home invasion on Rymal Road East in Hamilton. No injuries reported. Here’s how it fits into local crime trends.
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Hamilton Mountain Youth Bear-Spray Assault Raises Fresh Concerns Over Rising Teen Violence
A 12-year-old faces charges after an 8-year-old was bear-sprayed on Hamilton Mountain, linked to two retail break-ins amid a wider spike in youth bear-spray crimes.
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Hamilton School Bus Vandalism Spurs Hate-Crime Probe and Safety Concerns
Hamilton police are investigating hate‑motivated vandalism of a Waterdown Islamic School bus on Mohawk Road East. Community leaders stress child and faith safety.
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Hamilton man charged after allegedly shooting himself in home invasion
A 38-year-old Hamilton man faces eight charges after police say he shot himself during an alleged attempted home invasion in the Steven Street area on Saturday night.
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Highview Elementary Bomb Threat: Hamilton Community Safety and Youth Risk Overview
Highview Public Elementary in Hamilton was evacuated after a bomb threat by a 13-year-old student. No device was found. Here’s what it means for local safety.
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Hamilton Teen Escapes Police Custody While Handcuffed, Prompting Area Safety Alert
Hamilton police are searching for 18-year-old Sultan Aldarwish, who escaped custody while handcuffed in central Hamilton. Community safety context and trends.
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Five Charged With First-Degree Murder in Stoney Creek Teen's Shooting
Five men from Hamilton and Ottawa face first-degree murder and attempted murder charges in the March 6, 2025 shooting of 16-year-old Faizaan Awan near Highway 8 and Fruitland Road.
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Hamilton Mob-Linked Fugitive Arrested in Mexico: What It Means for Community Safety
Hamilton fugitive Daniel Tomassetti, wanted in mob-linked shootings, arrested in Mexico. Safety-focused breakdown of the case, context and crime trends.