NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
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Hamilton Police have arrested a 38-year-old male after receiving reports of a sexual assault.
On Oct. 3, 2024, the suspect was driving a green Dodge pick-up truck in the area of Cannon Street and Sherman in Hamilton when he approached two young females asking if they wanted a ride. The suspect drove the females back to his residence where the sexual assaults occurred. The incident was reported to police on October 13, 2024.
Dwayne Smith, 38-years-old from Hamilton, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- sexual assault (X2)
- sexual interference (X2)
- possessing child pornography
Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims. If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Michelle Moore of the Crimes Against Children’s Unit at 905-540-6254 or Detective Sergeant Michelle Wiley at 905-540-6375.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online.
Hamilton Police want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.
There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect online, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre online.
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