DUNNVILLE—As a result of an assault at an establishment in Hamilton on July 4, 2024, four additional arrests have been made and 12 firearms seized.
On October 4 search warrants were executed at three residences in Haldimand County, Brantford, and Hamilton by members from: OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU); Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit; OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit; OPP Emergency Response Team; and Brantford Police Service Emergency Response Team.
These warrants led to the arrest of one Hells Angels “hangaround” member and three other individuals. Police seized the following: six handguns, two of which had no serial number or the serial number had been tampered with; five rifles; one shotgun; two extended magazines; a silencer; and ammunition.
Four Dunnville residents – a 38-year-old, 41-year-old, 23-year-old, and 36-year-old, have each been charged with the following 10 offences:
- Possession of a prohibited weapon – three counts
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm – three counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Contravention of storage regulations
- Tamper with serial number
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with readily accessible ammunition
The 36-year-old was additionally charged with loss of firearm not reported. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 26, 2024.
The other accused were released from custody and are also scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 26, 2024.
