NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In November of 2024, detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a male believed to be in possession of a firearm in the City of Niagara Falls.
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify two suspects.
On Nov. 26, 2024, with assistance from the NRPS Emergency Task Unit, one suspect was arrested. The suspect was found to be in possession of:
- a loaded Glock Handgun
- 29 grams of Fentanyl ($2000)
- 4.5 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine ($400)
Reshuan Smith-Boland (25 years) was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a Loaded, Regulated Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Restricted/Prohibited Weapon Knowingly not holding a License
- Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order
Smith Boland was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on Nov. 27, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
On Nov. 27, 2024, detectives with 2 District Street Crime Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the area of Jepson Street and Victoria Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, the following additional items were seized:
- a KelTec 9mm folding rifle
- 17.6 of Suspected Carfentanyl
A second suspect Lamar Hamilton (34 years old) of Etobicoke, Ont. fled from police in a vehicle on Nov. 26, 2024, and is currently wanted for the following charges:
- Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a Loaded, Regulated Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Restricted/Prohibited Weapon knowingly not holding a License
- Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order
- Flight from Police
- Dangerous Operation
Anyone who may see Hamilton or know his location are asked not to confront him, and to call your local police.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009943.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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