Philip Albert arrested and charged with firearm offences in Hamilton

The Hamilton Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a wanted man after he fled a home in East Hamilton where a warrant was being executed.

Today, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Hamilton Police Service Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Cannon St. E. in the area of Gage Ave.

During the execution of the warrant, three people were arrested. One male suspect arrested fled from the home and Hamilton Police are now seeking the assistance of the public in locating him. Phillip ALBERT, 21 yrs. is wanted for numerous drug and firearms offences. Phillip ALBERT is described as male, white, 5’10”, 155 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes. His picture is attached.

Two women were also arrested. A 52 yr. old woman was released on a Promise to Appear while a second woman will appear in court today. Hamilton Police also seized a quantity of illegal drugs and a firearm from the home.

Wanted: Phillip ALBERT, 21 yrs. of Hamilton

Charges: Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking
Proceeds over $5,000.00
Careless storage of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number
Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
Possession of a weapon obtained by crime
Escape lawful custody

Charged: Kassandra PUTMAN, 24 yrs. of Hamilton

Charges: Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking
Proceeds over $5,000.00
Careless storage of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number
Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
Possession of a weapon obtained by crime

Arrested: 52 yr. old Hamilton woman

Charges: Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking
Seized: ½ kilo of marihuana with street value of $4,000.00
loaded Beretta handgun
$8,000.00 cash proceeds
ammunition

Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Phillip ALBERT to contact Hamilton Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

UPDATE……………………November 9th, 2010

Today, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Hamilton Police stopped a vehicle that had been driving in an erratic manner in the Barnesdale Ave. N. and Barton St. area.

Upon stopping the vehicle, police located wanted person Philip ALBERT inside. He was arrested and is expected to appear for a bail hearing this morning.