Category: News

Early Morning Disturbance

A 31 year old Brockville man is facing charges of Uttering Threats as a result of several 9-1-1 calls yesterday morning from a residence on Grant Street.

At 5:15 Tuesday morning 9-1-1 dispatchers at the Brockville Police Service received a 9-1-1 call and had no voice contact on the other end. They dispatched officers to the residence as a precaution and while enroute other calls were received regarding the man being drunk and causing problems with other tenants in the building.

After speaking with the residents of the rooming house, the male was placed under arrest for Uttering Threats and conveyed to Brockville Police headquarters where he was released on several conditions with a future court date, after he sobered up.

There were no injuries as a result of the disturbance.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

The Brockville Police Service was kept busy early yesterday afternoon responding to three motor vehicle collisions between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm throughout the city.

The first collision at 12:40 pm occurred on Parkedale Ave in front of Trillium when a blue Buick Rendez Vous driven by a 68 year old local man struck a grey Chrysler minivan being driven by a 40 year old area woman. There were no injuries and the driver of the Rendez Vous was charged with Carless Driving and given a Provincial Offences notice.

At 1:10 pm police responded to a two vehicle collision on Central Ave at Ormond Street involving a blue Dodge minivan being driven a 58 year old Brockville man and a grey Toyota being driven by a 67 year old woman also from Brockville. The woman was attended to by Leeds and Grenville EMS at the scene after advising officers she had some minor injuries as a result of the collision. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and the Brockville man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Failing to Stop for a red light.

A 17 year old Brockville youth is facing charges of Careless Driving in relation to an accident on North Augusta Road and Parkedale Ave yesterday afternoon which resulted in his 16 year old female passenger being transported to Brockville General Hospital by Leeds and Grenville EMS for minor injuries from the air bag being deployed.

At 3:30 pm Brockville Police were called to the intersection for a collision involving a 1995 grey Ford Mustang being driven by the male youth when he struck a 2016 Dodge Ram Pickup truck in the intersection being driven by a 57 year old Bracebridge man. Both vehicles suffered significant damage and resulted in traffic congestion on Parkedale Avenue for some time until vehicles could be moved.

Boating Incident

It appears some are taking advantage of the high water in the area to take part in some addition recreational activities.

Last evening at 6:20 pm Brockville Police were called to the creek area behind the Mill and Metro stores when two adult men decided to take their small motor boat from the Yacht Club and travel a short distance up Buell’s Creek, taking advantage of the high water in the area. Officers were able to locate the boat and its occupants in the area of the Mill and all agreed there are safer areas to take advantage of the boating season and left the area without incident.

Visitors to the waterfront area are reminded that water levels are still very high and will remain so for a few more days at least. Some areas are unsafe and have been barricaded to keep people away. Officers will make periodic checks of the water front areas to ensure the public’s safety. While the safety of all visitors to the water front is the primary concern of officers, police would like to remind persons willfully ignoring the safety barricades they may be subject to fines under the Trespass to Property Act.

Over the period from Friday Morning at 9am until Monday Morning at 9am the Brockville Police Service responded to 91 calls for service. As a result of the occurrences 8 charges were laid under the Criminal Code, and one Liquor Licence Act arrest was made.

Throughout the weekend, Brockville Police responded to four domestic disputes, two threatening complaints, two incidents of disturbing the peace, and 8 motor vehicle collisions. Friday was a particularly busy day for traffic officers as they responded to 7 motor vehicle collisions. No injuries resulted from the collisions.

Theft

On the 6th of May, 2017 it was discovered that a lawn tractor owned by the Brockville Little League had been stolen. The tractor had been stored in a locked area at Brackenreid Ball Park. The tractor was last seen on Thursday the 4th of May when it was secured after use. The tractor is described as red in colour with Brockville Little League written on both sides. Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Brockville Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

Liquor Licence Act

On the 6th of May, 2017 in the late afternoon a passerby reported a man who was passed out in the area of a south end apartment building. Police attended and located a 33 year old Brockville man who was in an intoxicated state. The man was on conditions not to consume alcohol and was consequently arrested for breaching the conditions of his release. The man was later released, when sober, with a future court date.

Suspicious Persons at Tall Ships Landing

Alert security staff at the Tall Ships Landing contacted Brockville Police last evening reporting two young men described as in their 20’s walking around the building and attempting to get into the building’s parking garage.

Police were contacted just before 9pm when security at the building observed the two men walking around the building and provided Brockville 9-1-1 Communicators with a description of the males and a direction of travel and relayed this information to the responding officers. When officers arrived they were able to locate the two men and speak with them.

One of the individuals, a 32 year old Quebec man who was in Brockville working for a contractor at a local construction site was found to be breaching his bail conditions as he had been drinking when officers located him. He was arrested for Breaching his Undertaking and released on bail with a cash deposit and given a future court date.

Youth charged with Breach

A walk on the roof tops of some King Street businesses resulted in a 16 year old youth getting a breach of probation charge.

At approximately 9:30 pm last evening residents along King St West reported seeing a male and female youths running on the roof tops in the area of the CIBC and provided a description. Responding officers were able to locate the female youth in the area and she is known to the officers. Further investigation revealed she was currently on probation and she was out past her curfew.

As a result, the young woman was arrested and charged for two counts of breaching her probation and will appear in youth court later today.

Monday May 15th marks the beginning of Police Week in Ontario and the Brockville Police Service and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario are providing a free educational and training session for all area licenced establishments and festival organizers as part of our Police Week activities. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Hope Tabernacle Church, 2811 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, staff and volunteers who may work or serve alcohol are invited to attend this interactive and educational session.

In addition to the Liquor License Act, officers from the agencies present will speak about the new “No Colours” program under the Trespass to Property the Brockville Police Service is initiating, the municipal alcohol policy of the City of Brockville, and changes in the application process for Special Occasion and Catering permits.

There will also be a panel discussion with members of the Brockville Fire Department, City of Brockville, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and The Brockville Police Service participating.

To register please contact Constable Patti Murphy at 613-342-0127 ext. 6061 or pmurphy@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site. Registration closes Thursday May 11^th.

Noise Complaint leads to Arrest for Breach of Conditions

A loud stereo in one of the apartment units at the corner of Salisbury Avenue and Reynolds Drive resulted in a 21 year old Brockville male being arrested and charged for failing to comply with his bail conditions.

Brockville Police received a call shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday evening from neighbours in the apartment complex who indicated their neighbours would not turn down their music. When officers arrived and spoke with the residents who eventually agreed to turn off the music. However, when checking they also learned the 21 year old male resident had not notified the police of his new address as per the conditions of his release from custody on a previous charge.

As a result, he is now facing an additional charge of Breaching his Undertaking and was released from custody with a future court date.

Traffic Ticket Scam

Receive a traffic infringement notice in your email inbox? Please ignore it and delete it.

Yesterday the Brockville Police received several reports of the latest email scam to hit the area. Residents are reporting receiving an email from “City Council” stating they have been registered with a traffic infringement and there was some photographic evidence. They provide you with the amount due in the email and instructions on how to pay the fine. In many cases the scammer is looking for close to $900 in payment for the fine.

Police are advising residents not to respond to the email but simply ignore and delete the email. City Council does not email traffic infringement notices to offenders, nor do they have email address of all citizens to be able to do so.

Dangerous Conditions

The Brockville Police are warning city residents of the dangerous water conditions around the streams and creeks within the city.

With the spring run-off and large amounts of rain we have received and in the forecast this week, water levels are higher than normal and currents running much faster. Please stay clear of the streams and creeks and watch for children who may be playing in the area.

Mental Health

On the 29th of April, 2017 at approximately 6:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a local, 46 year old, male suffering from suicidal thoughts at an apartment building in the South End of the city. Officers did locate the male and he was apprehended for a form 1 assessment. He was then escorted to the Brockville General Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

Disturbance at Licenced Establishment

On the 29th of April, 2017 at approximately 10:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service was a dropped 911 call from a licenced establishment in the South End of the City. Officers attended and found a local, 60 year old, male who was intoxicated and involved in a disturbance. He was also failing to leave the premises when directed and would not identify himself to police. The male was placed under arrest. It was also found during the investigation that the male was in possession of a counterfeit Ontario drivers license card. He was released when sober and issued charges under the Trespass to Property Act and the Highway Traffic Act in regards to the drivers license.

Fire

On the 30th of April, 2017 at approximately 3p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to the report of an active vehicle fire. The location was in the North End stretch of Stewart Blvd between Laurier Blvd and Centennial Rd. Brockville Fire Department was also in attendance. The fire consisted of a pick up truck with property in the rear box which had ignited due to causes unknown. No one was injured in the incident.

Shoplifting

On the 28th of April, 2017 at approximately 11:30, 3 youths were arrested for shoplifting in one of the North End department stores in the City. The theft was of a minor value and the items were recovered. All 3 youths were released without charges to their parents, however, have been diverted from court with an extrajudicial measure.

Warrants

On the 28th of April, 2017 at approximately 2:20p.m., a 36 year old local male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service on a bench warrant. The warrant was issued for the offences of failing to attend court, breaching his Officer In Charge Undertaking and also breaching his Recognizance. The male is being held in custody awaiting his next bail hearing on Monday the 1st May, 2017.

On the 29th of April, 2017 at approximately 12:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service located a 32 year old, local male, who had an outstanding warrant for two counts of breach probation. He was arrested and transported to the Brockville Police Service where he was later released on a promise to appear with a court date to answer to the charges.

Disturbance and Assault Police

On the 28th of April, 2017 at approximately 10:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service received a call of a local, 54 year old male who was very intoxicated in the downtown area of the City. He was described as walking in and out of traffic and falling down to the point that police received multiple calls. Officers attended to the scene to find two citizens holding the male. Officers took custody of the male. During that time, the male attempted to assault police officers by kicking them. He was transported to the Brockville Police Service to be lodged until sober. On multiple other occasions during that process, officers were assaulted by the male. The assaults were minor and officers sustained no injuries. Once sober, the male was release with a court date to answer to the offences of assault police and cause disturbance by being intoxicated.