Loaded gun seized in Hamilton traffic stop; man charged after parking enforcement officer assaulted

Cannabis also allegedly found in stopped vehicle

Published Nov 03, 2026  •  2 minute read

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A 30-year-old Hamilton man is facing charges after a loaded gun was allegedly found during a traffic stop late Sunday night.

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Hamilton Police said in a news release Tuesday that the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. when an officer “observed a vehicle being operated in an aggressive manner” in the Barton St. E. and Victoria St. area.

“The officer initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, who was unable to provide a valid driver’s licence, proof of vehicle ownership, or proof of insurance,” cops said.

“During the interaction, the officer also observed a bag of cannabis within the driver’s reach, contrary to the Cannabis Control Act,” police alleged.

The driver was removed from the vehicle, and a search was conducted, during which officers found a handgun with a loaded magazine and a “large quantity of Canadian currency.”

An unidentified 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition, and driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available.

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Police said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact the on-duty Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

Man allegedly attacked Toronto parking enforcement officer

A 50-year-old Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a parking enforcement officer in the city’s downtown on Monday.

Toronto Police said the incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. in the Queen St. E.-Victoria St. area.

According to cops, the parking enforcement officer had just completed a parking violation notice when she was followed by a man in his vehicle.

The man allegedly got out of the vehicle and assaulted the officer and stole her handheld ticket machine.

Abdul Karim Brat Ali, 50, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with assault on a peace officer and theft under $5,000.

He is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court in the new year.

This combination photo shows two suspects wanted in connection with three break-ins at construction sites in Waterloo. Photo by Waterloo Regional Police /supplied

Two sought in Waterloo construction site break-ins

Waterloo Police are looking for two suspects linked to a series of break-ins at construction sites last month.

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Cops said between Oct. 9 and Oct. 16, officers received reports of three commercial break-ins at construction sites in the city.

Police said the incidents happened during overnight hours, primarily over weekends, and targeted residential construction sites in the areas of King St. S. and Allen St. E., Albert St. and Quiet Place, and Hickory St. W. and Hemlock St. W.

The suspects allegedly broke into the sites’ storage areas and stole tools and equipment valued at over $36,000.

Police released four photos showing the suspects, asking anyone who recognizes them or has information that would help investigators to contact them at 519-570-9777, ext. 6369.

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