Thefts
The Brockville Police Service has responded to a rash of thefts from vehicles over the past weekend. These thefts typically occur during the early morning hours. The thieves’ primary targets are vehicles that are left insecure. There were 7 thefts reported over the weekend and all were contained to the downtown area.
Theft of motor vehicle
On July 12th at 11:54 AM the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a downtown residence. The vehicle was a 2017 Dodge Caravan and was later involved in a fail to remain accident on Perth St.
The accident occurred at 2:53 PM. The service received several 911 calls about a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Perth St. losing control and hitting a pole by the train station. The vehicle left the scene only to be recovered abandoned a short distance away. Hydro crews had to be called out to repair the damaged pole.
The accident investigation and the theft of the motor vehicle are ongoing. A suspect has been identified in the theft and will be charged when located.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Public Intoxication
On the 13th of July 2020 at 12:48 PM a 44 year old male was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. The male was located on Charles St. and arrested for his own safety. He was transported to the police station and lodged in a cell until sober.
Warrants
A 28 year old female was arrested on her outstanding committal warrant on the 13th of July at 2:20 AM. The female was arrested by the Smiths Falls Police Service and then turned over to the Brockville police. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Theft
On June 13th 2020 the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a theft from a parked vehicle that had occurred sometime the previous night. A 49 year old suspect was identified in that theft.
Officers located the male on July 11th at 11:58 AM on King St. West. He was arrested without incident being charged with fail to comply with probation, possession of property obtained by crime and using a stolen credit card. He was released with a future court date.
Drugs
On July 11th at 6:30 PM officers observed a vehicle being driven erratically in the downtown area. The vehicle as stopped at Bethune St. and King St. East. A 31 year old male was arrested for being in possession of cocaine. He was charged with being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and released with a future court date.
Bail Violations
A 61 year old male was arrested on the 11th of July at 7:10 PM for breach a release condition. The male was located at a downtown address contrary to his release conditions. He was arrested without incident and later released with a future court date.
Home Invasion
On July 12th at 2:30 AM officers from the Brockville Police Service responded to what was described as a “Home Invasion”. The caller stated that a numbers of suspects had forced their way into his apartment on Kensington Parkway. The suspects restrained the victim and robbed him. The victim had minor injuries as a result of the incident. The suspects left the victim and fled in light coloured SUV.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Bail violations
On July 12th at 4:34 AM a 46 year old male was arrested for breaching a bail condition. The male was located outside of his residence despite being on a curfew until 6:00 AM. He was arrested in the downtown area, charged and released.
Warrants
A 43 year old male was arrested on Friday afternoon by the Brockville Police. The male was wanted by Gatineau Police for a domestic incident. Gatineau requested our assistance with identifying and arresting the male. Our officers were able to identify the male and located him at a residence on King St. West. He was arrested and then turned over to Gatineau Police for their investigation.
Public Intoxication
On July 10th at 6:15 PM police were contacted about a 57 year old male that appeared to be asleep on a park bench on King St. West. The male was located and found to be in an intoxicated state. Officers attempted to locate friends and family that would care for the male, but were unsuccessful. He was then arrested and lodged at the station until sober.
Disturb the Peace
On July 10th at 9:00 PM police were called to an apartment on Cartier Court for a disturbance. A 31 year old male was arrested at the scene after engaging in an altercation with a neighbour. The male was on a probation order with the condition to abstain from the consumption of alcohol. He was charged and released when sober with a future court date.
Downtown Enforcement:
On Friday night 5 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act with our continued enforcement of illegal exhaust and noise in the downtown core. There was significantly less traffic due to the weather.