February 14 – 18, 2020 News Release

Theft:

On February 15th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a theft complaint at the Metro on King St. West.  A 45 year old male had been arrested by the loss prevention officer for shoplifting.  Officers continued the arrest and discovered that the male was on a probation order with the condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.  The male was charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation.  He was released from custody with a future court date.

 Weapons:

On February 14th at 11:00 a.m. a 34 year old male was arrested on King St. West for being in possession of a firearm.   Officers had received information that the male was in possession of the firearm.  He was located, along with the firearm and arrested.   The accused has been charged with being in possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, tampering with a serial number and breaching a court order.  He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. 

Conditional Sentence Breach:

On the 14th of February 2020 at 10:00 p.m. police responded to a north end residence in response to complaints that a 29 year old male was intoxicated and breaching his conditional sentence order.  The male was arrested at the residence and transported to the station.  While in cells the male proceeded to urinate on the floors and throw his feces around the cell area.   He was further charged with mischief for his actions.  He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.