For Immediate release: February 20, 2017

Man facing charges after police officer proactively conducts patrols on Barton St

On Friday February 17, 2017, just shortly before 7:00pm, Hamilton Police officers observed a black coloured vehicle pull out from behind a building in the area of Milton Avenue and Barton Street East with its windows fogged up with on all sides. Police have received complaints about suspected prostitution in the area. The officer initiated a traffic stop to investigate further. The vehicle pulled over and the officer approached the driver and determined he was alone in the car. While the officer was advising the man for the reasons for the stop the officer observed what he believed to be a plastic bag containing crack cocaine in the area of the driver. The officer advised the man he was under arrest and removed him from the vehicle.

Investigation led to the seizure of additional illicit drugs including 5.9grams of crack cocaine, over 220grams of marijuana and 10grams of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and suspected stolen property in the form of identification.

The man was also found to be a suspended driver. The man’s bail was opposed by police and he is now before the courts facing a number of criminal charges.

CHARGED: Richard Edmund Smith – 40 year old man from Hamilton

CHARGES: Possession of cocaine, Possession of Psilocybin, Possession of marijuana, Possession of stolen property under $5000, Fail to comply probation, Driving while under suspension

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