Hamilton woman wanted on outstanding warrant now facing drugs, weapons charges
Published September 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm
A Hamilton woman is facing a number of drugs and weapons charges after she was apprehended on an outstanding arrest warrant.
A Hamilton woman is facing a number of drugs and weapons charges after she was apprehended on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Hamilton Police say that on Friday (Sept. 18) shortly after 6:50 p.m., an officer was patrolling in the area of King Street East at Sanford Avenue in downtown Hamilton when they observed a woman stepping out of a cab and recognized her as someone who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant with the Hamilton Police Service.
A search of the woman at the time revealed she was in possession of illicit drugs, cash and a prohibited weapon.
Police say, as a result, a 32-year-old unidentified woman from Hamilton was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.
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During the search, police seized:
- Canadian Currency $6,295
- 1 battery powered scale
- 2 cell phones
- Multiple illicit street drugs with a street value of over $2,000
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon (Pepper Spray)
The woman is facing the following charges:
- Fail to Comply with Probation x 1
- Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Heroin
- Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Other Drugs x 2
- Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Opioid (other than heroin)Possession Schedule I – Methamphetamine
- Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
Photo: Police handout
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