Waterloo Regional Police Say a 19-Year-Old Hamilton Male Is Charged With Weapons Trafficking and Five Other Counts After Investigators Completed a Search Warrant at a Hamilton Residence as Part of an Ongoing Drug and Firearms Investigation (November 4, 2026)
Waterloo Regional Police say a 19-year-old Hamilton male has been arrested and charged with six counts, among them weapons trafficking, after investigators completed a search warrant at a residence in Hamilton on November 4. The force says members of its Drugs and Firearms Unit began the investigation in July 2026, and describes the arrest as part of an ongoing drug and firearms investigation. None of the six counts is a drug charge. Waterloo Regional Police say the male was held for a bail hearing.
Legal status: Charged. None of the allegations has been tested in court and the accused is presumed innocent. Waterloo Regional Police say he was held for a bail hearing.
What the Force Says Happened
In its release of November 4, Waterloo Regional Police say that in July 2026 members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit began an investigation, and that on November 4, 2026 investigators completed a search warrant at a residence in Hamilton as part of that ongoing investigation. The force says a 19-year-old Hamilton male was arrested and charged as a result of the investigation.
The force identifies the residence only as being in Hamilton and the accused only by his age and hometown. The release carries the occurrence number WA26162805 and asks anyone with information to contact police at 519-570-9777.
The Six Listed Counts
Waterloo Regional Police list six charges, in the wording below.
Charges as the release words them
- Count 1: “Unauthorized possession of a firearm”
- Count 2: “Weapons trafficking”
- Count 3: “Possess firearm with altered serial number”
- Count 4: “Firearm or weapon: possession contrary to prohibition order”
- Count 5: “Drive while under suspension”
- Count 6: “Breach of probation”
The Drug and Firearms Investigation
The force calls the file a drug and firearms investigation. The six counts it lists are four firearm or weapon offences, a driving offence and a probation breach; none is a drug charge.
What the release gives
- The accused: A 19-year-old male from Hamilton, identified by age and hometown only.
- The residence: A residence in Hamilton, searched under a warrant on November 4.
- Custody: Held for a bail hearing, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Timeline
- July 2026Waterloo Regional Police say members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit began the investigation.
- November 4, 2026Waterloo Regional Police say investigators completed a search warrant at a residence in Hamilton, and that a 19-year-old Hamilton male was arrested and charged with six listed counts.
- November 4, 2026, 12:23 p.m.Waterloo Regional Police publish the release, which says the male was held for a bail hearing.
Began the investigation in July 2026, according to the force
Laid the six listed counts and published the release
Related Files
Sources
- Waterloo Regional Police Service, “Police Charge Male Following Drug and Firearms Investigation,” November 4, 2026, 12:23 p.m. — for the charges, the search warrant and the arrest — wrps.ca
Every accused is presumed innocent, and none of these charges has been tested in court. The allegations are those of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, as published in its release. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.
