Hamilton police arrest two men for drug trafficking following traffic stop

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Published November 4, 2019 at 7:24 pm

Hamilton Police say they’ve arrested two out-of-town males for trafficking cocaine and crystal meth after the drugs were discovered during a proactive traffic stop.

Hamilton Police say they’ve arrested two out-of-town males for trafficking cocaine and crystal meth after the drugs were discovered during a proactive traffic stop.

On Monday (Nov. 4) shortly before 2:30 a.m., a Hamilton Police officer on proactive patrol was travelling eastbound on Main Street near Queen Street south when a grey Ford F150 pick-up truck was observed splitting lanes as it drove down the road.

Through investigation, police learned a warrant for arrest existed for the owner of the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was confirmed as the registered owner.

He was arrested and removed from the vehicle. At that time, police noted a black bag in the front cabin area. Located inside the bag was a quantity of methamphetamine and cocaine. A further search of the immediate area revealed the presence of a large sum of money.

Police determined through supporting evidence the driver and passenger were involved in drug trafficking. The items were seized for future court purposes.

Police found approximately $15,000 cash, 42 grams of methamphetamine, 1.5 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and three cellphones.

The two men were both advised of the drug-related charges. They were taken into police custody and held for a bail hearing. The men attended the John Sopinka Courthouse on Monday to answer to the charges.

Twenty-one-year-old Rohan Jones-Morris from Etobicoke was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply probation

Also arrested was Jordane Gunn, 26, of Toronto who was charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply probation X2

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 905-546-4725.

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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