NewsRelease_Jul19_2025
Hamilton Police have charged a Hamilton man after seizing multiple controlled substances and a prohibited weapon in the city’s east end.
On July 16, 2025, members of the Hamilton Police HEAT Unit, operating out of the East End Station, observed a motorcycle with an unauthorized licence plate in the area of Ottawa Street North near Centre Mall. Officers detained the rider and conducted a search, which led to the discovery of a prohibited switchblade knife, as well as quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone. A quantity of cash was also seized.
The accused, James Tilley, 35, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with multiple offences. He was transported to Central Custody and his bail was opposed. The accused is charged with the following:
Possession of a Prohibited WeaponPossession Contrary to Prohibition OrderPossession for the Purpose of Trafficking – FentanylPossession for the Purpose of Trafficking – CocainePossession for the Purpose of Trafficking – MethamphetaminePossession for the Purpose of Trafficking – OxycodonePossession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
The following items were recovered during the arrest as part of the ongoing investigation:
90 grams of Fentanyl29 grams of Cocaine27 grams of Methamphetamine9 Oxycodone pills$182.35 in cash
Hamilton Police remain committed to proactively targeting drug and weapons offences throughout the city. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton Police Service directly at any of the following non-emergency numbers:
Central Station: 905-546-4725East End Station: 905-546-2921Mountain Station: 905-546-3886
For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.
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