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Hamilton Spectator
30-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Police are charging predatory tow operators. Here's what you need to know
Hamilton police have laid 39 charges in connection with a project targeting predatory tow operators in the city. Project Barrier was launched in response to an increase in aggressive tow truck operators who overcharge and mislead drivers at collision scenes, Const. Adam Kimber said in a video about the project. The project included increased patrols, surveillance and interventions at crash scenes that police say prevented further frauds. In total, 10 tow licences were suspended or revoked, and nine operators were charged. Project Barrier 🚨 Hamilton Police have laid 39 charges, suspended 10 licences, and banned 4 companies as part of a crackdown on aggressive tow operators. You have the right to choose your tow. If you feel unsafe or pressured — call police. #hamont #hamiltonpolice … Police released the names of the following charged tow businesses as a warning to the public: 'Scams at the scene of a collision are not only unethical, they're illegal,' Kimber said. Police are reminding the public that if you need a tow truck, you should choose the tow operator, ask for a written estimate before anything is moved and confirm where your vehicle is going. Do not sign anything you don't understand and call the police if you feel pressured or unsafe. Nicole O'Reilly is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
30-07-2025
- CTV News
Multiple tow truck companies ‘no longer welcome' on Hamilton streets
Almost 40 charges were laid, 10 tow licenses were suspended or revoked and a number of drivers have been charged as part of a crackdown on 'unsafe tow operators' in Hamilton. The Hamilton Police Service announced the results of their latest initiative, Project Barrier, on Tuesday. 'After a concerning rise in fraud, intimidation and aggressive tactics at collision scenes, the Hamilton Police Service created Project Barrier,' Const. Adam Kimber explained. In total, 29 charges were laid, 10 tow licences were suspended or revoked, nine operators were charged and four companies were banned from operating. Police said the companies that were charged included: Provincial Roadside Services, High Class Recovery, Onsite Towing, Royal Roadside and Recovery Reliable Towing. 'These businesses were found to be causing significant harm in our community. Many are now suspended, or in the process of having their licence revoked permanently in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation,' Kimber said. He also added police are trying to make sure those businesses don't pop up again under a new name. 'These businesses are no longer welcome on Hamilton roads.' What are my rights if I need a tow? The province of Ontario has set out laws governing how tow truck companies can operate and what protections are available to customers. Tow truck operators must have a certificate to do business within Ontario and must show the name of their company and certificate number of all vehicles, consent forms and invoices. Drivers must also be prepared to show a copy of their tow driver certificate upon request. Drivers must consent to a tow, unless the process is initialized by a police officer or other authorized person. For example, a tow truck could be called to remove an illegally parked vehicle. Tow companies must also provide their rates before towing a vehicle and all rates must be posted at their office and on their website. Tow truck drivers also cannot show up uninvited. They could face penalties for soliciting services that have not been requested. A full list of customer rights and tow regulations is available online.
Hamilton Spectator
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police target predatory tow truck operators in Project Barrier
Hamilton police have laid 39 charges in connection with a project targeting predatory tow operators in the city. Project Barrier was launched in response to an increase in aggressive tow truck operators who overcharge and mislead drivers at collision scenes, Const. Adam Kimber said in a video about the project. The project included increased patrols, surveillance and interventions at crash scenes that police say prevented further frauds. In total, 10 tow licences were suspended or revoked, nine operators were charged. Project Barrier 🚨 Hamilton Police have laid 39 charges, suspended 10 licences, and banned 4 companies as part of a crackdown on aggressive tow operators. You have the right to choose your tow. If you feel unsafe or pressured — call police. #hamont #hamiltonpolice … Police released the names of the following charged tow businesses as a warning to the public: • Provincial Roadside Services • High Class Recovery • Onsite Towing • Royal Roadside • Recovery Reliable Towing 'Scams at the scene of a collision are not only unethical, they're illegal,' Kimber said. Police are reminding the public that if you need a tow truck, you chose the tow operator, ask for a written estimate before anything is moved and confirm where you vehicle is going. Do no sign anything you don't understands and call police if you feel pressured or unsafe. Nicole O'Reilly is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Girl, 10, killed and six people hurt in Trinity Church Road crash
A 10-year-old girl has died and six other people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash Sunday night after the driver of a pickup truck tried to pass another vehicle. Emergency services were called to the crash on Trinity Church Road, near Guyatt Road, around 9:30 p.m. Const. Adam Kimber with Hamilton police said the preliminary investigation indicates a southbound GMC Sierra was speeding on Trinity Church and crossed the centre line, trying to pass another pickup truck. The Sierra then crashed head-on with a northbound Honda Civic, which carried four people, including the 10-year-old girl. The impact of the first crash pushed the Civic backward into the path of a northbound Ford Explorer, causing a second crash. The Explorer came to rest several meters south of the crash scene in the west ditch. All four people in the Civic were hurt, including a woman who remains in hospital in life-threatening condition, another person in critical condition and one person with minor injuries, police said. The three occupants of the Sierra also suffered minor injuries. In all, seven people were transported to hospital, including the 10-year-old who was taken to McMaster Children's Hospital without vital signs, where she was pronounced dead. A woman in her 20s was taken in critical condition to a local trauma centre, said Hamilton paramedic Commander Dave Thompson. Two men in their 30s were transported in serious condition, a man in his 30s with minor injuries and a teenage girl and woman in her 40s whose conditions were both stable. Thompson said there were seven ambulances and a supervisor on scene. There was 'significant entrapment,' so it took some time for victims to be freed and transferred to paramedics. Trinity Church was closed between Guyatt Road and Pinehill Drive for several hours for the investigation by the collision reconstruction unit. 'Hamilton police offer heartfelt sympathies to those affected by this devastating incident,' police said in a news release. 'We are keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts.' Anyone with information or dash camera footage is asked to call 905-546-4753 . To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or . Nicole O'Reilly is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Two boys, 11 and 15, arrested in Hamilton in stolen vehicle
An 11-year-old boy — too young to even be charged — was among two youths arrested in a stolen vehicle in Hamilton on Monday — just three days after he was arrested in a different stolen vehicle. The boys arrested Monday, aged 11 and 15, were involved in what Hamilton police called a 'high-risk' stop, after multiple 911 calls about erratic driving and kids holding a possible BB gun. Hamilton police also seized a small quantity of marijuana after stopping the pair near Kentley Drive and Nash Road , police said in a news release. The 11-year-old was released to a parent unconditionally, because the minimum age a child can be charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is 12. Police arrested the same child for possession of a stolen auto just three days before, said Const. Adam Kimber. The 15-year-old, who is also known to police, faces multiple charges. He cannot be named under the YCJA. The string of incidents began Monday morning when Niagara Regional Police were called to a rural property in West Lincoln for a break-in and theft of two vehicles — a white 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and a white 2015 Jeep Cherokee. Police allege suspects forced entry into a detached garage and used stolen keys to drive away in the two vehicles. Later that day, Hamilton police began receiving multiple 911 calls about the Jeep Cherokee being driven 'erratically' in the area of Barton Street East and Gage Avenue North . This included speeding through stop signs and red lights, Kimber said. Witnesses also reported two youths at a gas station and at Eastgate Square Mall who were trying to access the vehicle's gas tank, police said. They were carrying what looked like a 'BB-style handgun.' By mid-afternoon, police found the stolen Jeep Cherokee at Kentley and Nash and pinned it in, he said. Both boys were arrested. A BB gun was not recovered. Kimber noted that the vehicle theft appeared co-ordinated, adding that police are concerned about the behaviour in young people. The stolen Chevrolet was not involved in any incidents reported in Hamilton and was also later recovered. The 15-year-old is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. Vehicle thefts are one of a handful of categories of crime that increased among young offenders last year. There was a 32 per cent increase in motor vehicle thefts involving young people, according to the Hamilton police 2024 youth crime report. Weapons offences, including assault with a weapon and possession of weapons, also increased in part driven by the increase in youths arming themselves with bear spray. Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
