Two charged after Hamilton police probe arson, elder abuse and stolen vehicles

A Hamilton pair are facing multiple charges following a series of arson, elder abuse and stolen car investigations.

Hamilton police say interconnected investigations into a series of deliberately set fires at a home lead to the initial arrests. One of the accused was released from custody and subsequently breached court-ordered conditions.

Officers revealed additional information suggesting the prolonged abuse of an elderly person. A separate criminal investigation was initiated, which investigators gathered evidence through witness statements, search warrants, and investigative follow-up.

The man and woman are accused of repeated physical assaults, forcible confinement, threats, and the use of weapons over an extended period of time.

Further investigation also led to the execution of search warrants at additional properties associated with the accused, resulting in the recovery of stolen vehicles and proceeds of crime. Vehicle examinations determined that several vehicles had been stolen and re-identified. Additional charges are expected.

Nicholas Tomasetti (Chine), 28, has been charged with:

• Arson – Damage to Property (four counts)
• Possession of Incendiary Materials (four counts)
• Break and Enter (two counts)
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Altering / Destroying / Removing a Vehicle Identification Number
• Fail to Comply with Release Order
• Assault with a Weapon (four counts)
• Forcible Confinement (two counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Uttering Threats to Cause Death
• Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm
• Mischief Under $5,000

Kayla Harris, 23, has been charged with:

• Arson – Damage to Property
• Possession of Incendiary Materials
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Altering / Destroying / Removing a Vehicle Identification Number
• Assault with a Weapon
• Forcible Confinement (two counts)
• Assault

Police believe the incidents were targeted and there are no indicators of a broader risk to the public.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is urged to contact Det. Const. Chad Doan at (905)540-3819 or cdoan@hamiltonpolice.ca, or Det. Const. Greg Blunsdon at (905)540-5085 or gblunsdon@hamiltonpolice.ca.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online here.

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