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Attempted Murder Charges Amid Stabbing, Drug Seizure in Hamilton

3/4/2026

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Hamilton Police Service charged Joel Benjamin, 34, with attempted murder for a January 2 stabbing at Red Rose Motel.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.
During his arrest, Hamilton Police Service seized fentanyl and $30,000 in gold bars.
A 36-year-old man accompanying Benjamin also faces drug-trafficking charges.
Toronto Police are investigating a Danforth Avenue stabbing in which the suspect attacked the victim and fled, leaving non-life-threatening injuries.

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Hamilton Police Service charged Joel Benjamin, 34, with attempted murder for a January 2 stabbing at Red Rose Motel.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.
During his arrest, Hamilton Police Service seized fentanyl and $30,000 in gold bars.
A 36-year-old man accompanying Benjamin also faces drug-trafficking charges.
Toronto Police are investigating a Danforth Avenue stabbing in which the suspect attacked the victim and fled, leaving non-life-threatening injuries.