UMVA has learned that two Hamilton men have been arrested on a whirlwind string of charges after police executed a search warrant at a downtown residence.
During the operation, officers seized a haul worth $32,000, including 128 grams of fentanyl, 200 Dilaudid tablets, a loaded firearm fitted with an auto‑sear, a crossbow, and over $2,500 in cash.
The 20‑year‑old faces counts of fentanyl and opioid possession for trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon, and knowledge of unauthorized firearm possession. The 57‑year‑old is charged with trafficking and proceeds of crime under $5,000.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the investigation has shed light on a growing drug ring operating out of the area, prompting a city‑wide call for witnesses to come forward.
In a separate burst of activity, South Simcoe Police recovered three stolen bicycles in a single afternoon, turning a quiet Sunday into a high‑stakes chase.
After a teen’s prized bike vanished in the morning, officers tracked a 53‑year‑old Brampton man to Holland Street and arrested him for theft and possession of property obtained by crime. A second arrest followed when a 55‑year‑old, homeless suspect was caught riding a second stolen bike.
Both bikes were returned to grateful owners, one of whom had saved hard‑earned money to buy the ride.
At sunset, officers encountered a third suspect on a stolen bike during a local bike rodeo, leading to the arrest of a 58‑year‑old Bradford man on outstanding warrants.
UMVA has gathered that the swift action has restored confidence in community policing and highlighted the relentless pursuit of thieves.
Meanwhile, Ontario Provincial Police continue to scour Bracebridge for a missing 35‑year‑old man who vanished after leaving a motel late last night.
The man was last seen wearing a black long‑sleeve and a True Religion cap, his body type described as 5‑foot‑6 with dark hair and tattoos. Police have leveraged technology, aerial searches, and social media appeals, yet his whereabouts remain unknown.
Public assistance is urgently requested; anyone with clues should contact the Bracebridge detachment or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
In Whitby, Durham Regional Police are on the hunt for a 47‑year‑old man wanted on a warrant of committal, last seen near Ontario Shores at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
He is described as a Black male, 5‑foot‑6, with short dark hair, wearing a white shirt and grey pants. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings.
In Hamilton, investigators are probing a break‑and‑enter where three masked men entered a home on East 8th Street, stole a safe, and vanished in a black SUV.
The suspects are all Black, thin‑built, and dressed in black clothing, masks, and gloves. Police are seeking video footage from the area to piece together the escape route.
Across the Greater Toronto Area, a 48‑year‑old Richmond Hill man is charged with careless driving that caused bodily harm after his red Ford F250 collided with a telephone pole and struck three pedestrians.
Two victims—a two‑year‑old boy and a 32‑year‑old man—were hospitalized with serious injuries, while the driver sustained minor wounds. Authorities are combing the scene for dash‑cam footage to reconstruct the incident.
In North York, a fatal collision involving a silver Nissan left a 90‑year‑old driver dead after he struck a tree. Traffic Services are still investigating the circumstances that led to the loss of control.
Across all these cases, UMVA emphasizes the critical role of community vigilance and the need for anyone with information to step forward, ensuring justice is served and neighborhoods stay safe.
