Phone Scam

The Brockville Police Service continues to receive complaints from citizens in regards to threatening phone calls from the Canada Revenue Agency. The phone calls threaten time in jail if monies owed are not paid back.

Recently, some of the numbers appearing on people’s phones are showing as a local call.  This scam has been taking place for a while now in our city.  We encourage people not to act on these requests for money. Contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly, speak to a relative or family friend to seek advice but do not forward funds.

October 30 – November 1, 2015 Incidents

Robbery

On October 30th at 3:39 pm., Brockville Police responded to a robbery on Fairknowe Drive.

A local, 61 year old female, was in the process of collecting rent for a nearby apartment building. An unknown male approached, ripped her purse from her shoulder and fled the area. The female was not injured during the incident.

Brockville Police K-9 Unit attended the scene with other officers searching the area. The suspect could not be located although articles of clothing he was wearing were found discarded.

The incident is still under investigation.

 

Mischief

On October 30th at 9:57 pm., unknown parties attended the Brockville Police Service and threw a rock at one of the front windows, breaking it in the process. They then broke flower pots at the front of the building and fled.

Officers were on general patrol at the time and none inside the facility. A track involving K-9 turned up no suspects.

The incident is still under investigation. Dispatchers within the building were unharmed.

 

Domestic Dispute

On October 31st at 12:12 am., Brockville Police attended a south end residence for a domestic dispute.

Officers had attended the residence earlier in the evening and dealt with an intoxicated male who agreed to leave for the evening. He returned. Police arrested the local, 47 year old male, to prevent a further breach of the peace.

He was released unconditionally when sober.

 

Mischief

On October 31st at 1:52 am., Brockville Police attended the Brockville Yacht Club to check on three males located around the boats.

Damage was done to two boats and the men were in possession of stolen items from same. The three local males, 18, 18 and 19 years of age, face charges of mischief and possession of stolen property.

They were released on conditions with a future court date.

 

Unwanted Person

On October 31st at 2:36 am., Brockville Police attended a south end residence for an unwanted person.

Police located a local, intoxicated, 51 year old male, who was trying to enter a residence that was not his.

He was arrested and charged with public intoxication. A fine was issued when sober and he was released.

 

Trespass to Property

On October 31st at 5:00 pm., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment complex to assist paramedics with an unresponsive male.

The local, 52 year old, was awake on Officer’s arrival but was intoxicated and refusing to leave the area when directed.

He was arrested under the Trespass to Property Act, fined and later released.

 

Drug Offences

On October 31st at 8:38 pm., Brockville Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on a north end street.

The 51 year old, male driver, was found to be in possession of a large quantity of crack cocaine and hash. Cash and digital scales were also confiscated.

The Quebec resident was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a narcotic.

The investigation is ongoing and the subject will make an appearance in bail court.

 

Breaching Conditions

On October 31st at 8:45 pm., Brockville Police came across a male party acting strange on Court House Avenue.

The local, 28 year old, was spoken to by Police and an odour of alcohol was noted on his breath.

The man was on release conditions that included no alcohol and was also found to be breaching two probation orders. He initially ran from Police but fell down, was helped to his feet and arrested for the offences. When sober, he was released with a future court date.

 

Breach of the Peace

On November 1st at 1:36 am., Brockville Police attended the King Street East area to check out a male that was interfering with folks trying to get into cabs.

The local, 20 year old, would not listen to reason and was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. Bar patrons were then able to get home and the male was given his own ride by Police to the station.

He was released later the same day with no charges.

 

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon

On November 1st at 1:13 pm., Brockville Police responded to a complaint of an upset male in the King Street West area, possibly in possession of a knife.

Police located the male and discovered another family member had already taken the knife from the subject. The male was upset due to recent family issues that were unresolved. The knife was never used to threaten anyone in the incident. The local, intoxicated, 25 year old, was arrested and charged with weapons dangerous to the public and carrying a concealed weapon. He was released when sober and given a future court date.

 

Mischief

On November 1st at 3:47 pm., Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the center of the city for a mischief complaint.

A local, 24 year old male, attended the apartment of his ex-girlfriend’s to remove his property from a storage unit in the building. While leaving the building with his property, a window was kicked out of the entry door. Police have charged the man with mischief and issued him a future court date.

Break and Enter

On October 29th at 9:35 pm., Brockville Police responded to a break-in at the Buell Street Bistro.

A rear window had been smashed out and unknown person(s) removed items that they could reach through the window. Several bottles of alcohol are missing.

If anyone has information in connection to this incident please contact us.  Police have several leads and the investigation continues.

 

Crime Prevention Week November 1-7 2015: Community Safety and Well-Being – A Shared Commitment in Ontario

The Brockville Police Service is proud to have a strong partnership with the business community in keeping Brockville a Safe Community.

On October 27th at 2:00pm at the Brockville Police Service the Regional Manager Paul Babcock from Petro Canada will be donating a Childs Battery Ride On Police GMC Yukon SUV and various games. The goal is to assist the Brockville Police Service in engaging youth so they have more opportunities to deliver safety messages to them. The Petro Canada is proud to be a supporter of keeping Brockville a safe community!

Brockville Police Service has partnered with Riverside Ford in Brockville to purchase the new interactive distracted driving simulator. The simulator will be taken to various high schools and events to display the dangers of Distracted driving. Let’s continue to be proactive and protect our youth. A full presentation of the simulator by the Brockville Police Service will be held at Riverside Ford November the 4th at 11:30 Hrs . Special thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. Please come check it out!!!!

Let’s continue to drive for a safer community!

October 22, 2015 Incidents

Warrant

At approximately 1:00 pm. on October 22, 2015, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of the Brockville Police Service executed a search warrant at an apartment located on Fairknowe Drive in Brockville. The warrant was the result of an investigation led by Detective Mike Grant of the BPS Drug Unit with assistance of both the uniform and detective officers.

As a result of the warrant Police seized:

  • 8 grams of crack cocaine
  • 106 grams of THC, including bud, lose marijuana and hash tar
  • 2 marijuana pills
  • Clonazepam pills

The following stolen property was also seized as a result of the warrant:

  • Red Specialized Mountain bike with disc brakes
  • Milwaukee cordless drill set
  • $200.00 cash

The street value of the drugs seized is in the area of $1700.00 to 2000.00 dollars.

A 42 year old, Brockville woman was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime. She will appear in Brockville court on a later date.

 

Police Assistance

On October 22nd at 3:41 pm., Brockville Police responded to the Lanark Leeds Grenville Mental Health building on Front Avenue.

A 45 year old, local male, attended to the site and made comments about harming himself.  Police located the man nearby and took him to hospital for an assessment of his well being.  The male was admitted for further help.

October 19 – 20, 2015 Incidents

Breaching Conditions

On the 19th and 20th of October, a 25 year old male from the Gananoque area made phone calls and sent text messages to his ex girlfriend in the city of Brockville.

The male was already on release conditions for previous charges against the same woman.  One of those conditions was to have no contact with her in a direct or indirect manner.  Brockville Police began investigating the incident when contacted by the woman.  The male became aware of Police looking to speak with him and turned himself in to the Gananoque Police Service. He was then escorted to Brockville.

A bail hearing will take place later today to determine whether he is released from custody.

 

Shoplifting

On the 20th of October, Brockville Police attended a box store on Parkedale Ave. in regards to a theft complaint.

A local, 26 year old male, was observed stealing electronic type devices from the store and was apprehended.  Police charged the man under the Trespass to Property Act and he was released at the scene. A local, 30 year old female companion of the male, was warned for her involvement.

 

October 19th, 2015 Incidents

Fire

On the 19th of October, at 7:00 am., Brockville Police responded to a business on Parkedale Ave. West.

A fire had been set in the mailbox of the business causing damage in the process.  Police have had similar type complaints recently regarding this type of behavior.  The only information so far is that a car with a loud muffler is possibly involved and was reported as dark in colour.

 

Missing Youth – Austin Bennett

On October 19th in the afternoon, our missing youth was discovered hitch hiking by the Leeds OPP.  He was returned to our facility and is obviously no longer being sought out.

 

Family Dispute

On October 19th at 6:00 pm., Brockville Police attended a family dispute at a residence in the center of the city.

A local, 19 year old male, shoved another 49 year old male and also damaged property within the residence.  The young man was arrested and charged with assault and mischief. He was released when calmed down with a future court date.

 

October 16 – 19, 2015 Incidents

Theft
On the 16th of October at 2:43 pm., Brockville Police attended one of the box stores on Parkedale Ave. for a theft complaint.

A 58 year old female, from the Brampton area, had been apprehended by store security for shoplifting.

Police charged the female with theft and released her with a future court date.

 

Breaching Conditions

On October 17th at 1:21 in the morning, Brockville Police received a call about a male party possibly in need of assistance on a south end street.

Police attended the area and located a local, 19 year old, who was very intoxicated and staggering onto the roadway at times. The young man was also found to be on conditions for outstanding criminal charges. These conditions included a curfew and no drinking alcohol. He was arrested and charged with not following his conditions. Once he was in his jail cell for the night, he decided to smash his head against the cell bars. As a result, he was taken to hospital for medical attention.

Now, all fixed up, he will appear in court later this afternoon to determine whether or not his release is granted.

 

Breaching Conditions

On October 17th at 3:10 in the afternoon, Brockville Police officers stopped a vehicle on Stewart Blvd.

The 52 year old, female driver, from Brockville, had a male passenger that she was not allowed to have contact with as she was accused of assaulting him. She also had a condition not to consume alcohol. Police noted she had been drinking and registered a “warn” on a roadside device which resulted in a three day licence suspension. There was also no insurance on the vehicle, which was towed.

She was arrested and charged with breaching her release conditions. Her release took place later and a new court date was issued.

 

Domestic Dispute

On Friday, October 16th around midnight, a 22 year old, Seeley’s Bay man, attended his ex-partner’s residence in the south end of the city.

A verbal exchange took place when the male was refused entry into the home. He then proceeded to punch his ex in the nose and the side of the head. The 26 year old, female victim, suffered non life threatening injuries. The accused returned to the residence the next day and stole a phone from the victim and assaulted her again. He fled the area in his vehicle. On the 18th of October at 2:30 in the afternoon, the accused was located and arrested.

He will appear in bail court today and faces charges including, two counts of assault, theft and failing to comply with his probation order. The probation order was as a result of past convictions for assault against the same victim.

 

Unlawfully at Large

On October 9th, 2015, staff of the Brockville Jail contacted the Brockville Police in regards to a male who had failed to show for his weekend sentence. On October 19th, the local, 31 year old, was arrested and charged for being unlawfully at large. He will appear in bail court today.

October 16th Incident

Medical Call

On October 16th at 2:08 in the morning, Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the south end of the city for a medical related call.

A 19 year old, local female, had given birth, ten weeks prior to her due date.

Police assisted with the new born and mother until medical attention arrived and took over, taking both to hospital. Police have no information in regards to the health of either individual.

Rescue

Rescue

On October 15th at 11:06 in the evening, Brockville Police attended the water front at the end of Home Street for a submerged vehicle.

Officers noticed the vehicle was almost completely under water however, there was a female within the vehicle still, near the back window area. She was drawing breaths in a bubble that still existed within the car.

Sgt. Andrew Harvie, jumped in the river and using his Police issued baton, broke out the back window.

At this point, only her nose and eyes remained above water. She was then pulled from the vehicle and helped to shore where first aid was administered.

The local, 71 year old, was taken to hospital for assessment. Driver error was determined to be the cause of the close call.