In the evening on June 19th, Brockville Police officers joined up with the Brockville Fire Department and members of the Provincial Alcohol and Gaming Office.
Inspections of various licenced establishments were conducted to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.
No violations were noted during the inspections.
In the mid-afternoon on June 19th, Brockville Police responded to a south end apartment building for an assault complaint.
A 21 year old, female resident, had sexual remarks made to her by another resident who also touched her inappropriately.
The 54 year old, accused neighbor, was arrested and charged with sexual assault. He was released on conditions and given a future court date.
On June 19th at approximately 11:10 am, Brockville Police Special Constables had a prisoner jump from a prisoner van in front of the Brockville Jail who then took off on foot.
The 33 year old male was caught after a short foot pursuit. A charge of escape lawful custody was laid against the Seeley’s Bay resident and he remains in custody.
On June 18th, Brockville Police officers teamed up with the Ministry of Transportation to perform checks of commercial vehicles.
Over a three hour period, various charges were laid for violation of safety standards. Four of the vehicles checked ended up being taken completely out of service for serious mechanical issues.
The Brockville Police Service, Youth Volunteer Crew, The Pier and Cross Town Impact are pleased to announce that we will be hosting another Movies In The Park this summer.
The event will take place at Hardy Park every Thursday starting July 2 to August 27, from 6:00-8:30pm, there will be pre-events which includes: youth vendors, live music, virtual magic, games, bouncy castles, art display and much more! The movies will begin at approximately 8:30pm or dusk. The outdoor movies are a great summer experience for people of all ages and admission and popcorn to this event will be free.
This Thursday from 10am to 3pm there will be a BBQ in front of the Scotiabank on Parkedale Avenue in support of Movies in the Park. This Thursday we will also be announcing the movies that will be played each week this summer so come out and support this local event!
Join our Facebook and Twitter account for more information Facebook: Brockville Movies in the Park Twitter: @BrockvilleMIP
The Brockville Police have received a number of complaints in the past couple of days of Fraudulent credit cards being used within the city. In one occurrence, a fraudulent credit card was used to make a large internet purchase. The alert merchant checked with the credit card company to verify the card status before shipping out the merchandise and learned the card was fraudulent. In another complaint, a fraudulent credit card transaction was attempt at a retail outlet but was declined at the terminal.
The Brockville area appears to be the target of fraudulent telemarketers as well. A complaint was received on Wednesday from a local resident That he received a call from a would be scammer saying they were from the FBI and he had won a prize. The resident was not fooled by the scam, and took down the number the call was coming from and contacted the police with the information. Remember you “never have to pay to play or claim a prize”
In another incident, a reporter to the Brockville Police reported being contacted from someone with the Revenue Canada saying they had an outstanding bill. Again the resident did not fall for the scam and contacted police with the information. Just a reminder Revenue Canada is now called Canada Revenue Agency (1st sign of a scam) and they do not cold call residents.
Brockville Police are also receiving complaints from local residents of pushy energy sales people going door to door in the city. We are again advising residents to not let sales persons who you do not know, or not comfortable with inside of your residence or provide them with any personal information. As well, if you have signed a contract with these energy sales people, and are having second thoughts there is a cooling off period under the Consumer Protection Act for you to get out of the contract.
At approximately 1:30pm yesterday afternoon police responded to the housing complex at 5H Glengarry Road on a complaint that a male had used bear spray in an attack on a resident in one of the housing units. While investigating this complaint officers located a 37 year old male resident who was wanted by police for outstanding warrants, hiding inside the residence, and arrested him and held him for a bail hearing.
An arrest has been made in connection with Sunday night’s incident involving a theft from a taxi and subsequent confrontation at Mac’s Milk on King Street. A 26 year old Brockville man was identified as the responsible person and arrested and charged with assault, breach of probation and theft as a result.
The Brockville Police have made a couple of arrests in connection with a string of break-ins, thefts and property damage in the city’s south end from earlier this spring.
In a joint investigation including members of the Services Uniform Patrol Division, Detective Office and Drugs and Intelligence Office, officers arrested and charged two Brockville men, 19 and 21 years of age. The 19 year old faces charges of 8 counts of Break, Enter and commit, 2 counts of theft under $5000, and 2 counts of mischief under $5000 as well breaching of his existing probation order. The 21 year old faces 9 counts of Break, Enter and commit, 2 counts of theft under and a single count of mischief.
Included in these charges is the May 21st Break-in to Bud’s on the Bay, cottages and houses on Smith Island, damage to the new downtown Rotary Park, and thefts from boats moored in the Brockville riverfront area.
Brockville Police have received several complaints over the past week of thefts of valuables including purses, cell phones, wallets and bank cards from unlocked motor vehicles parked in driveways and in public parking lots. Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles when unoccupied and to keep valuables out of sight from potential thieves. If you have been a victim, please cancel your cards or cell phone service as soon as possible to avoid being further victimized.