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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested After Violent Robbery

(HAMILTON, ON) – Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (MC) and one member of the Red Devils MC have been arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery in connection to an incident that took place in Hamilton in July 2024.

On July 4, 2024, an assault occurred at an establishment located in Hamilton. During the assault, the accused robbed the victim of personal items. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), in collaboration with Hamilton Police Service (HPS), began an investigation into the occurrence. On August 21, 2024, the BEU and HPS executed search warrants at the residences of the accused. Search warrants were also executed at the Hells Angels MC clubhouse and the Red Devils MC clubhouse in Hamilton. 

As a result of the search warrants, police seized four shotguns, three rifles, a shotgun barrel, ammunition, body armour and a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

The following individuals have each been charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Joel ROLLIN, age 41 of Grimsby
  • Trevor PITTMAN, age 34 of Ancaster
  • Daniel FISH, age 36 of Brantford

William ASHFORD-SMITH, age 36 of Hamilton has been charged with: 

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

Jason HALL, age 51 of York has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of firearms storage regulations

A total of 13 charges were laid against five individuals. They were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on September 23, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding illegal activity associated with outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG) is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Sevag BOYAJIAN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with impaired operation following complaints from members of the public.

On September 16, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police received a complaint from a member of the public regarding the driver of a pick-up truck unable to maintain their lane travelling westbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton. Another complaint was recorded regarding erratic driving of the same vehicle.

Police located the vehicle matching the description provided and a traffic stop was conducted. Officers spoke to the driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Cannabis and open liquor was located in the vehicle. Through investigation, the accused was also driving under license of another jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario.

Sevag BOYAJIAN, a 38-years-old, from British Columbia, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Driving under licence of other jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario

–      Have care or control of vehicle while cannabis readily available

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

In addition to a future court date, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles in the Township of Hamilton.

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision, north of Donaldson Road on County Road 28. Emergency Medical Services and the Township of Hamilton Fire Department also attended the incident. One vehicle was travelling northbound and collided with a southbound vehicle.

Sadly, as a result of the collision, the lone occupant one of the vehicles, a 54-year-old, male from Curve Lake, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two occupants of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital where the driver was transferred to a Toronto hospital by ORNGE with serious injuries. The passenger had sustained non life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported at the time of the collision.

OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) members attended to assist with the investigation and County Road 28 was closed between Donaldson Road and Ganaraska Road, until shortly after 3:00 a.m. on September 16, 2024.

This investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when available. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dash cam/video footage, is asked to contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Occurrence ref: E241240549.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 1-888-822-7729.

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Rahmish ATTAIE – Assault

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest following a report of an assault.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., OPP responded to a residential address in the Township of Hamilton regarding an altercation in progress.

Officers arrived at the location and the individual was still in the residence having entered to engage with the complainant. The dispute arose over work that had been carried out by the accused. The victim did not require Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

Rahmish ATTAIE, (age 36) of Peterborough, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Adenawer CORREA-LIMA Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD), and Peel Regional Police recovered three stolen vehicles.

On August 19, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police requested assistance in conducting a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 towards the Municipality of Port Hope.

Members of the OPP HSD and Northumberland OPP responded to the report. At approximately 3:20 p.m., police were able to stop the vehicle and conducted an arrest of the driver on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.

As a result, Adenawer CORREA-LIMA, a 64-year-old from Mississauga, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime – three counts

–      Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000

–      Driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a future date.

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Stephanie LAROCQUE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Hamilton.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Township of Hamilton Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving two passenger vehicles on County Road 45.

Police arrived on the scene where involved parties were being treated by paramedics for minor injuries.

Upon speaking with one of the drivers, officers determined the individual to be under the influence of alcohol. OPP made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand and the driver refused to comply. The accused was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Stephanie LAROCQUE, 31-years-old, from Havelock, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and they vehicle impounded for 7 days.

Northumberland OPP remind motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol and drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. 

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Rebecca PURNWASIE – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired operation.

On July 16, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Harwood Road and County Road 45 in Hamilton Township.

Officers arrived and began an investigation into the cause of the collision and subsequently arrested the driver of the passenger vehicle. The individual was transported to a local detachment for further testing. Injuries were described as minor.

Rebecca PURNWASIE, 37-years-old, from Baltimore, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Dangerous operation

–      Fail to surrender insurance card.

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute. 

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Colin PALMER Wanted By Police – Call 911 In Seen

(HAMILTON, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Day Parole. 

Colin PALMER is described as a Caucasian male, 46 years of age, 5’9” (177cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs) with light brown hair and blue eyes. He has number of tattoo’s;

  •  back of neck – Fighting Irish Leprechaun Skeleton
  • left Upper Arm – Native Art Work – Bird
  • left Forearm – 2 words

 Colin PALMER is serving a Two (2) year, Ten (10) month sentence for;

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2

 The offender is known to frequent the Hamilton, Six Nations Reserve and Cambridge, Ontario.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1

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Colin PALMER Wanted By Police – Call 911 If Seen

(HAMILTON, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Day Parole. 

Colin PALMER is described as a Caucasian male, 46 years of age, 5’9” (177cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs) with light brown hair and blue eyes. He has number of tattoo’s;

  •  back of neck – Fighting Irish Leprechaun Skeleton
  • left Upper Arm – Native Art Work – Bird
  • left Forearm – 2 words

 Colin PALMER is serving a Two (2) year, Ten (10) month sentence for;

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2

 The offender is known to frequent the Hamilton, Six Nations Reserve and Cambridge, Ontario.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1

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Sharleen COLLINS – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.

On March 9, 2024, shortly before 1:50 a.m., Northumberland OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Division Street, Hamilton Township. A pick-up truck approached and initially failed to stop for police. The vehicle then stopped for OPP and the individual provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Sharleen COLLINS, 45-years-old from Port Perry, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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