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The Brockville Police Service are investigating two weekend robberies at the Mac’s Milk store located at #250 King Street West in Brockville.

On Saturday morning at approximately 3:30 am, a lone male wearing a light coloured long sleeved shirt pulled up over his face and a pair of sunglasses, entered the store brandishing a knife and demanded cash from the store employee.

The suspect then fled the store, last seen headed eastbound on King Street with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police were again called to the store at 11:56 pm, on Sunday night, where again, a lone male with a shirt pulled up over his face, brandished a knife and demanded cash from the employee. He fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The Police are asking the public’s assistance in solving these robberies. If you were in the area during these times or have information regarding the robberies, please contact the Brockville Police at (613) 342-0127 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Arrest on Warrant

On Aug 11th at 4:00 pm, Brockville Police Special Constables arrested and charged a local 37 year old female for breaching her probation order.

A warrant had been in effect for her arrest and she was aware Officers were trying to locate her. She turned herself into Police at the Courthouse building on Courthouse Square. A new court date was issued and she was released from custody.

Probation Charges

On August 11th at 4:54 pm, Brockville Police began investigating a possible breach of probation.

A local 15 year old female was hanging around a local male that she got into trouble with in the recent past. A term of her probation was not to have any communication with him. Her mother reported seeing the two of them together.

This morning, Officers attended the roof of the Wall Street United Church to check on unwanted youths. Police located the same two parties camped out on the top of the building.   The young female was arrested and charged with two counts of breach in regards to her probation order. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Probation Breach

On August 11th at 5:03 pm, Brockville Police attended St. Lawrence Park for a complaint of three people drinking at the beach area.

Officers spoke to a woman and two men from Quebec. One of the males, 35 year of age, was on probation conditions as a result of domestic assault related charges. One of the conditions of his probation was to have no contact with the female party that was with him in the park. The subject was arrested and charged with breaching his probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing on August 12th.

Neighbour Dispute

On August 11th at 6:45 pm, Brockville Police attended a neighbour dispute between two women in the center/east portion of the city.

One of the women was picking up dog feces in her yard and throwing it in the yard of her neighbour who’s pet she felt was responsible. The neighbour exited her residence and began throwing handfuls back at her. The dispute went from verbal to physical as both parties grabbed hold of one another. Officers offered advice to both subjects and suggested they stay away from one another.

Break and Enter

On August 12th at 5:12 am, Brockville Police attended a break and enter after an alarm was tripped at “All You Need Music” on California Avenue.

Unknown culprit(s) broke into the premises and removed a quantity of merchandise. Police recovered evidence at the scene that will be used to try and learn the identity of those involved.

The investigation is ongoing.

Theft of Bicycle

On August 12th at 11:39 am, Brockville Police took a complaint of a stolen bicycle from a south end residence. The victim had a suspect in mind.

Officers attended the suspects residence and located the bike in the driveway. The local 21 year old male was arrested and charged with theft. He was released shortly afterwards with a future court date.

Breaching Release Conditions

On August 12th at 9:11 pm, Brockville Police responded to an unwanted person call at a north end apartment complex.

A local 22 year old female was spending time with her 31 year old boyfriend at his apartment. The problem was, he is charged with offences against her and can’t have any communication with the young woman. His mother returned home and told the female she had to leave. Things got loud enough that Police were called. Officers arrested and charged the local male with breaching his recognizance. He was remanded into custody and held for a bail hearing.

Theft of Vehicle

On August 13th between midnight and 6:00 am, unknown person(s) stole a Jeep Wrangler from a parking lot for an apartment complex in the south/east end of the city.

It was found around 7:00 pm, the same day in a parking lot on Oxford Avenue. The glove box had been forced open but no other damage noted. The vehicle was then reunited with the owner

Theft from Purse

On August 13th at 11:45 am, Brockville Police attended the Tall Ships restaurant for a theft complaint.

A Quebec woman left her purse behind and returned very shortly afterwards to retrieve it. The purse had been turned over minus $900 – $1000.

Police are continuing the investigation.

Drawing Attention

On August 13th at 8:48 pm, Brockville Police attended the north end Quickie Store to deal with an unwanted male.

A local 28 year old was intoxicated and causing issues for staff in the store. For his own well-being as well as store staff, the young man was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released with a fine when sober.

Don’t Lie to the Police

On August 14th at 3:21 am, Brockville Police Officers dealt with a local man outside a downtown bar. The 24 year old was bothering others in the area and was spoken to and asked to head home for the evening. He provided Police with a name and date of birth at that time.

Almost an hour later, Officers were asked to attend a south end residence for a disturbance between a young couple.

Officers attended and the same male was the center of the issue. However, Police learned he had given a false name earlier and was actually wanted on warrants by the local OPP detachment. The young man was arrested and charged with obstruct Police and removed from the home to prevent any further problems. Brockville Police finished court documents for the accused and then handed him over to OPP Officers for their warrant.

The Brockville Police Service is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed a disturbance in the area of Victoria Park on August 12th, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. involving a newer white vehicle. This vehicle was last observed southbound on Park Street.

This vehicle may have been involved in a near collision in the area of Park Street just south of Pearl Street

Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the Brockville Police Service.

Drug Charges

On August 10th at 12:16 pm, Brockville Police stopped a vehicle on a south end street.  A strong odour of marijuana led Officers into an investigation which resulted in the seizure of a quantity of the drug.

The local 36 year old drive, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and breaches of an active probation order.  He was released later in the day and given a future court date.

Male Voyeur

On August 10th at 4:26 pm., Brockville Police attended a north end box store after a complaint of strange behaviour.

A local 45 year old man was observed video taping other males in the store with a hand held device. Another man noticed his actions and contacted Police.  Investigation revealed the suspect was gathering video of other men without their knowledge. He would watch the video afterwards for his own entertainment.  Officers arrested and charged the male with voyeurism.

He was released on conditions later in the day with a future court date.

Domestic Assault

On August 10th at 10:22 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end apartment complex for a domestic assault complaint.

A local 22 year old female was travelling in a vehicle with her 31 year old boyfriend.  A dispute started which turned physical when the man elbowed her in the face.  Another dispute started when she tried to leave the complex after they arrived home.  Witnesses observed the second dispute outside the building and contacted Police.

Officers arrested and charged the subject with assault. He was held for a bail hearing.  The victim suffered a minor injury as a result of the assault and did not receive medical treatment at her own request.

Shoplifting

On August 9th at 9:25 pm., Brockville Police Officers responded to a theft complaint at Walmart on Parkedale Avenue.

An unknown man loaded a shopping cart full of groceries and left the store making no attempt to pay for them.  Loss prevention approached the suspect in the parking lot who then fled on foot heading east.

The investigation continues in regards to establishing his identity.

Bail Violation

On the 5th of August, 2016 police responded to a North end apartment building at the request of the Children’s Aid Society. On arrival police did locate a 22 year old male inside the residence contravening communication condition of his previously issued undertaking. The male, a resident of Brockville, was arrested and charged with breaching his undertaking and held in custody to await a bail hearing.

Warrants

On the 5th of August, 2016 police received information on the location of a 30 year old male wanted on warrant for failing to attend to court. Police subsequently attended to a south end apartment, located and arrested the accused on the authority of the outstanding warrant. The subject was held for a bail hearing.

Breach of Undertaking

On the 5th of August, 2016 police did locate a 27 year old Brockville resident at approximately 11:00 p.m. outside of his residence. The subject had an odour of alcohol on his breath and it is noted that he was at large on an undertaking with both a curfew and no alcohol condition. The accused was arrested and charged with two counts of breaching his undertaking and was held in custody to await a bail hearing.

Fire

On the 5th of August, 2016 police did receive a call from Brockville Fire in relation to a disturbance at the Brockville Jail. It is noted that an inmate had started 2 small fires that were extinguished without major incident. Police are currently awaiting necessary video surveillance and will continue to investigate the possibility of criminal charges in relation to the subject’s actions. There is no information to provide at this time with regards to an estimate of damage, if any and the inmate involved in the occurrence. Investigation is ongoing. No injuries reported.

Unlawfully at Large

On the 5th of August police received a call from the Brockville Jail to report that 39 year old Smith Falls resident had failed to report for his intermittent sentence. The subject subsequently reported to the Jail one day late and was arrested for being unlawfully at large. The accused was held for bail hearing.

Bail Violations

On the 6th of August, 2016 a 44 year old Brockville resident was reported to be inside his ex-partner’s house located in the south end of Brockville when she had returned from an outing. The accused subject had previously been arrested for domestic related offences and was currently on an undertaking with non-association condition with the complainant. The accused left the residence without incident and was located and arrested by police for breaching his undertaking. The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Disturb the Peace

On the 7th of August, 2016 at approximately 02:35 a.m. police responded to the area of James Street and William Street in the City of Brockville for a possible fight in progress. On arrival police did locate a group of adults and noted a consensual fight between a 26 year old male and 31 year old male that was initiated with unwanted comments. Both were residents of the City of Ottawa. All were cautioned and released without charge.

Bail violation

A 48 year old female resident of Addison ON, was arrested in a north end apartment after it was discovered that she was at large on a recognizance of bail with the condition to reside with surety and remain in residence daily between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am. It was learned that the subject had been staying in the north end of Brockville and not with surety as required. The accused was charged for Breaching the condition of her recognizance and held for a bail hearing.

Threats

A 29 year old Brockville resident was arrested for allegedly uttering threats to his 25 year old ex-girlfriend in relation to a disagreement over outstanding property. The subject was arrested without incident, charged with uttering threats and held for a bail hearing.

Weapons

On the 8th of August, 2016 police attended to a residential apartment building located in the City of Brockville for reports of a suspicious male carrying a pistol on his thigh. It is noted that the 35 year old male resident of Ottawa was located immediately and detained for investigation. After speaking to all involved including witnesses and victims in this matter it was learned the male subject had attended to the building and identified himself as a police officer donned with a pistol and load bearing vest. The subject attempted to locate and seize property from local residents. It was noted that this was the second time the subject had attempted the same thing in a matter of months. The first attempt was never reported to police. The pistol was discovered to be a pellet pistol however not distinguishable by witnesses as such.

The 35 year old male was arrested and charged with numerous criminal code offences including Robbery x 2 with a firearm, possession of stolen property, personating police, carrying a concealed weapon, breaching weapons prohibition, breach of probation.

The subject remains in custody, held for a bail hearing.

Mental Health Act

On the 8th of August, 2016 police responded to a north end business for reports of a suspicious male who was refusing to leave the establishment. On arrival police located and spoke to a 37 year old resident of British Columbia. The male presented an agitated and confused state. Concerned for his mental well-being, the subject was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to the Brockville General Hospital where he was eventually admitted on a Form one for necessary evaluation.

Domestic Assault

A local 20 year old Brockville resident was arrested on reasonable grounds for an assault on his girlfriend that occurred on the 3rd of August, 2016. Police attended to a south end residence for an unrelated matter and located the accused. He was arrested without incident, charged with assault and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Mental Health Act

On the 8th of August, 2016 police received a call from the Brockville General Hospital nursing staff concerned for the well-being of a local 46 year old female. Staff reported receiving a number of calls from the woman noting paranoid and confusing talk. Police consequently attended to the woman’s address and after speaking to her she was apprehended under that Mental Health Act, transported to the Brockville Hospital and admitted under a form one for necessary evaluation.

Shoplifting

On the 4th of August a keen loss prevention officer from Walmart observed a 47 year old male that was wanted by our police service for an incident of shoplifting at the Canadian Super Store back on the 25th of June. At that time he fled on foot from the Super Store loss prevention officer. This time his feet weren’t fast enough. Its very common for services to share resources and incidents of crime with each other to broaden the net to help apprehend fugitives. This is an excellent example of services working together to accomplish just that. He was arrested without incident and later released with a pending court date.

Assault

On the 4th of August a 76 year old sister and a 54 year old brother who live together just couldn’t seem to get along. Police were called to the residence in the north end of the city to quell a dispute between the two of them. It was deemed to be an assault investigation and the brother was charged with this offence on his sister. It was minor in nature and did not result in any injuries.

Dispute

On the 3rd of August 2016 at 4:28 pm Brockville police responded to a fight in the area of William St. and Pearl St.  Investigation revealed that the dispute was over the theft of a cell phone.  The owner confronted the suspect who then responded by producing a knife.  The parties separated after another male intervened.  Police are currently seeking one suspect that is known to them.

Fraud

On the 3rd of August 2016 at 5:30 pm police observed a taxi cab from Kingston driving by the Brockville General Hospital with it’s “emergency call 911” light activated.  Police stopped the vehicle and discovered that the driver had picked up the fare in Kingston and initially drove her to Gananoque.  The fare then wanted to go to Brockville.  The cab operator became concerned as he had not received any money and was being led on an endless drive.  Police discovered that his fare, a 39 year old female, was already on conditions not to occupy the seat of a taxi.  She was arrested and released with a future court date.

Disturbance

Police responded to a disturbance in the south end of town at 9:25 pm on the 3rd of August.  While investigating the disturbance they discovered a 16 year old female in breach of her bail conditions.  She was arrested and charged accordingly.

In the 24 hour period city police responded to 6 motor vehicle accidents.

A post mortem was conducted in Ottawa on the body pulled from beneath the dive dock at St. Lawrence Park on Saturday and confirmed there was no foul play.

The post mortem also confirmed the deceased as an adult female, however, no positive identification can be made at this time. DNA samples have been collected to be sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences to confirm the identity of the deceased.

Threats

A 44 year old male was charged with breaching his bail conditions and threatening his common law.  He was held for a bail hearing.

Mischief

On July 30 at 5:32am, a 31 year old male, was observed by staff at the Brockville General Hospital, damaging hospital property.  He was throwing a skid against the hospital and trying to pry open doors with pieces of wood.  He was also fighting imaginary people in the area.  He was arrested, held till sober and charged with mischief.

Bail Violations

On the 30th of July 2016 at 7:00 pm, a 44 year old male was arrested and held for bail for breaching his bail conditions by consuming alcohol.  Police were called to the area of Laurier Blvd. in regards to a fight.  The male had been involved in an altercation and investigation revealed that he was on a previous release condition not to consume alcohol.  He was arrested and held for bail.

Bail Violations

A 35 year male was arrested on the 30 of July 2016, for failing to report as required per his release conditions.  The male was released with a future court date.

Bail Violations and Mischief

On July 30th 2016, at approximately 10:00 pm, a 22 year old male was arrested and held for bail for breaching his bail conditions, 2 counts of mischief and fraud relating to taxi cabs.  Police received 3 different calls in regards to this male.  He was first observed falling down drunk out front of a licenced establishment in the downtown core.  He then proceeded to smash a windshield of a car and break a window of a local business.  The male then took a cab to City hall and failed to pay for his ride.  He was found to be in an intoxicated state, breaching his bail conditions.

Public Intoxication

On July 31 at 1:40 am, a 27 year old female was arrested for causing a disturbance by being drunk.  The female exited a licenced establishment and began to yell at a male.  She then turned her attention to police in the area throwing a lighter at the cruisers then her purse at a passing cab.  She was arrested and held until sober.

Assault

On August 1st at 1:30 pm, two bus drivers operating coaches engaged in argument over parking in front of a restaurant at the 1000 Islands Mall.   One driver punched the other.  He was charged with assault and released with a future court date.

Missing Person

Police are still searching for the whereabouts of Chelsea Chapman.  If anyone has any information we ask that they call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

Mental Health Act

Police were also kept busy with several mental health calls.