March 13 – 15, 2020 News Release

Shoplifting

On March 13^th at 3:40 p.m. a 33 year old female was arrested at the Superstore for shoplifting.  Police were contacted after the loss prevention officer observed the female committing the theft.  Officers discovered that the female had also breached her court order condition to sign in to the police service.  She was held in custody pending a bail hearing being charged with theft under $5000 and breach of a recognizance of bail.

Threats

A 34 year old male is facing charges of uttering a threat resulting from a domestic dispute in the city’s north end on the 14^th of March at 2:00 p.m.  Police were dispatched to the area for the complaint and as a result of the investigation the male was arrested and charged with threats.  He was released from custody with a future court date.

Alarm

On the 14^th of March 2020 at 9:00 p.m. police and paramedics responded to “fall” alarm at north end residence.   This alarm is a personal alarm that goes off when the patient falls.  Officers forced their way in to the residence and located a 70 year old male that needed assistance.  Paramedics treated the male and transported him to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment.

Disturb the Peace

Police responded to a disturbance on King St. East at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.  Upon their arrival, several parties decided to engage in a consensual fight in front of the officers.  The parties were separated and most left, except one 39 year old male that decided to continue despite attempts to send him home with friends.  He was arrested and held in custody until sober.  He was later issued a $55 fine for being intoxicated in a public place.

 Community Service

On the 15^th of March at 2:50 a.m. officers on routine patrol located an 83 year old female sitting on the sidewalk.  The female appeared very confused and not dressed for the weather.  Paramedics were dispatched to the scene and she was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Break and Enter Suspect

On the 15^th of March 2020 at 3:00 a.m. officers responded to an alarm at 115 Broome Road “Wally Wash”.  Police discovered that a suspect or suspects had attempted to gain entry to the premise which triggered the alarm.  CCTV captured an image of a suspect that we are asking the public’s assistance in identifying.

If anyone has any information regarding this investigation or the suspect’s identity we are asking that they call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext. 6079 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).