Arrest in random Hamilton stabbings; illegal cannabis dispensaries shut down in Steeltown
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A 24-year-old man has been arrested for two random stabbings in the city’s downtown core Thursday night.
Hamilton Police say officers responded to a report of a stabbing near 70 James St. around 8 p.m. and found a 37-year-old man victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The officers provided first aid and the victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Moments later, a second report of a stabbing was made to police near 94 York Blvd. and a 39-year-old male was found with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
That victim was taken to a hospital and officers worked to gather suspect information.
Officers enroute to the scenes found a man matching the suspect description walking west on York Blvd. allegedly with a knife in his hand.
Officers conducted a high-risk takedown and took the suspect into custody without further issue.
The accused, whose name was not released, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of failure to comply with probation and one count of failure to comply with a release order.
Police believe these attacks were unprovoked and completely random.
Back on Oct. 1, Hamilton Police said there had been 15 random stabbings so far in the city this year.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Division 10 Staff Sgt. at 905-546-4725
ILLEGAL WEED SHOPS SHUT DOWN IN STEELTOWN
Hamilton Police have shut down two illegal cannabis dispensaries, one of which had reopened almost immediately following a previous search warrant.
Two weeks ago, a search warrant was executed at 45 Wellington St. N. and the dispensary reopened the following day, and the building owner was notified.
On Thursday, officers executed another search warrant at that location, shut down the operation and barred entry to the premises, including the building owner.
A 27-year-old Hamilton man, whose name was not released, is charged with selling cannabis other than as an authorized retailer, possession of illicit cannabis, possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling and proceeds of crime.
A second warrant was also executed at another illegal cannabis dispensary located at 1142 Barton St. E.
A 24-year-old man, whose name was not released, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, trafficking in controlled tobacco, possession of illicit cannabis, possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling and selling cannabis without authorization.
“Our message to illegal cannabis operators is clear: we are coming for you. Reopening after police enforcement will bring further action,” Chief Frank Bergen said in a statement.
“Building owners who knowingly allow these illegal businesses to operate should also expect scrutiny and enforcement where warranted,” he added. “You cannot simply collect the rent and ignore what is happening on your property.”
Approximately 30 illegal cannabis dispensaries are allegedly operating in Hamilton.
SENIOR ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT AT SCARBOROUGH SCHOOL
A 78-year-old man wanted for a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at a Scarborough school on Tuesday has ben arrested.
Toronto Police say officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the area of Guildwood Pkwy. and Livingston Rd. – near Scarborough Golf Club and Kingston Rds. – where it was reported a man had attended a school open house and allegedly sexually assaulted an underage victim while on the school premise.
Police allege the victim was able to stop the sexual assault and the man fled on foot.
Investigators subsequently identified a suspect and released his photo on Wednesday.
Riaz Ahmed was located and arrested on Friday.
The senior citizen is charged with two counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474.
MAN ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT IN ETOBICOKE PARKING GARAGE
A 27-year-old Toronto man is accused of sexually assaulting an underage victim in Etobicoke on Tuesday.
Dixon Rd. and Wincott Dr.
Toronto Police say it was reported on that evening that a man was in the underground garage level of an apartment building where he talked to, then sexually assaulted an underaged victim.
Police said the alleged victim was able to get away from the man and fled the scene.
Investigators subsequently identified a suspect and released his photo on Thursday.
Mohamed Khalif Jire, of Toronto, was arrested that same day.
He’s charged with one count each of sexual assault, sexual interference and forcible confinement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474.