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Home Invasion Arrest

On March 30th in the morning hours, Brockville Police arrested a man in relation to the home invasion on March 21st.

The 22 year old, Smiths Falls resident, has been charged with assault with a weapon, forcible entry, assault causing bodily harm, criminal harassment, uttering threats, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with a recognizance. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Public Intoxication

On March 31st at 12:32 am, Brockville Police responded to a south end intersection after a report of a man falling down.

The local, 46 year old, fell as a result of being intoxicated. He was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries then spent the remainder of the evening in a cell at the Police station. He was released with a fine when sober.

Shoplifting

On March 30th at 11:28 am, Brockville Police responded to a north end box store for an attempt theft complaint.

An unknown male was confronted trying to leave the store with several thousand dollars worth of video games. He left the merchandise behind and fled the area. The investigation is ongoing into establishing his identity.

Theft

On March 24th at 9:14 am, Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a theft complaint.

A 45 year old female from the Ottawa area, had stolen over a thousand dollars in merchandise. She had fled the store prior to Police arrival. The accused was already on probation for similar offences and is currently charged with theft as well. Her release conditions included not to attend the same store she had stolen from.

Police are now looking to arrest the woman for charges of theft, breach of probation and breach of her outstanding release conditions.

Community Service

On March 24th at 2:10 pm., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment building to check on the health of a local, 33 year old female.

The Brockville Police enjoy a community partnership with Lanark Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH). Our Community Services Officer along with members of the organization attend homes to check on clients of the agency.

On this date, the female was having difficulties and was taken to hospital for appropriate care.

Assist Ambulance

On March 24th at 8:10 pm., Brockville Police attended a downtown apartment building to assist ambulance staff with identifying a male party.

It appeared the male had fallen down a flight of stairs and was now unresponsive. Police identified the man as a local, 58 year old. The male was taken to local hospital and eventually to Kingston General. At the time of this release, Police are unaware of his current condition.

Unwanted Person

On March 26th at 12:12 am, Brockville Police responded to an unwanted person complaint at a south end residence.

A 39 year old male, from the Smiths Falls area, attended his ex-brother in law’s residence and entered through a side door to use the bathroom. He was escorted from the residence before Police arrived and was headed back to his residence.

Police asked another agency to check on his mental health and learned the male had been involved in a single motor vehicle accident north of Brockville. He was being treated for minor injuries and there was no criminal charges stemming from our incident.

Neighbour Dispute

On March 26th at 8:27 am., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment complex for a neighbour dispute.

Residents of two apartments began banging on walls connecting the units and yelling back and forth. The neighbours have ongoing issues regarding noise levels. One of the residents, a 26 year old male, attended to the other apartment and kicked in the front door then left the area. Officers charged the man with mischief for damage to the door. He was released at the scene and issued a future court date.

Community Service

On March 26th at 5:56 pm., Brockville Police began searching for a local, 27 year old man after he informed family members of his intention to harm himself.

After searching several locations, Officers located the young man. He was apprehended and taken to hospital for appropriate care.

Impaired Driving

On March 26th at 10:18 pm., Brockville Police received a complaint of a male party acting strangely in a gas station parking lot in the north end of the city.

Witnesses reported he was video recording others and noticed his speech was slurred when he was asked about his actions. The man left the area but was stopped by Officers nearby in his vehicle.

The local, 26 year old, failed a roadside alcotest after providing a breath sample. He was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle while over the legal limit. The man was checked out by medical staff at hospital prior to his release after complaining of anxiety issues. His vehicle was impounded and he now has a future court date.

Community Service

On March 26th at 11:07 pm., Brockville Police received a request from an outside agency to check on the health of a local female.

The 33 year old, had reported to a family member that she had taken pills and was looking to harm herself. Police attended her residence in the south end of the city and spoke to her. It was determined that she was in need of medical attention and Officers apprehended her and she was taken to hospital for appropriate care.

Sexual Assault

On March 27th at 12:09 pm., Brockville Police attended the Tim Hortons on William Street in regards to a sexual assault.

Police received two complaints of a male pinching their buttocks while standing in line within the restaurant. Both victims are female.

Officers arrested a local 66 year old male on March 29^th.   He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.

The investigation is ongoing, however, if you witnessed anything connected to this case or believe you were subjected to a similar offence, please contact Cst. Laurie Bennett at 613-342-0127 Extension 4221.

Bail Violation

On March 28th at 10:29 am, Brockville Police received a complaint regarding a bail violation.

A local, 18 year old man, was released on conditions for outstanding charges. One of the conditions involved residing with another family member and abiding by a curfew. The family member reported the accused did not come home at all on Sunday night.

Police are now seeking the individual for breaching his recognizance, probation order and community supervision order. He will face a bail hearing when located.

House Fire

On March 22nd at 4:42 pm., Brockville Police responded to a residential fire on Pearl Street East.

Officers on general patrol were flagged down by residents who indicated a grease fire had started in the kitchen of the home.  Officers put out the fire and one of them suffered a flash burn in the process.  Paramedics treated the Officer at the scene for minor injuries.  No one else was injured in the fire and the damage was limited to the kitchen area.

Mischief

On March 21st at 8:30 am., Brockville Police attended a north end residence for a mischief complaint.

Overnight, unknown culprit(s) smashed the window out of the vicitm’s vehicle while parked in the driveway.  Police took a similar complaint at 11:12 am., at another north end residence.  These incidents took place in the Beley Street and Colonel Douglas areas.

If you have any information or saw something that might help, please contact us.  The investigation is ongoing.

On Monday March 21, 2016 between 7 and 8 pm, a group of males forced their way into an apartment 12 Cartier Court and assaulted the two male occupants inside. The victims were able to escape the apartment, and were helped by an unidentified male and brought to a neighbours residence who called police. The victims were taken to BGH for treatment for minor injuries and released several hours later.

Police are asking that anyone with information about this incident please contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127.

Harassment Complaint

On March 20th at 7:07 pm., Brockville Police began investigating a harassment complaint. A local, 20 year old female, was being bothered at her workplace by her boyfriend. The young man had called her employer over and over during the day. He then threatened the victim’s supervisor.

Police arrested and charged the local 20 year old accused. He faces charges of harassment and uttering threats. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Quick Change Fraud Update

Our quick change artist has now been charged with 5 counts of fraud and possession of property obtained by crime.

He is a 28 year old originally from the East coast. He had been working out west for a number of years and was returning home when he was caught for his crimes.

He has been held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Quick Change Fraud

On or about March 15th, multiple quick change frauds took place in Brockville. Several restaurant locations have noticed and reported loss. Amounts reported to have been lost by individual locations are in the range of $75-$98 so far.  

The suspect is described to be a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, short red/brown hair, approx. 5’9” and medium build. He was wearing black pants, red sweater and a charcoal grey coat in some of the incidents with a black back pack.

Fire

In the afternoon on March 19th at 3:30pm, the Brockville Police were notified of a residential structure fire on Broadway Ave.  

At the time the fire was initiated the residence had multiple occupants inside. The Brockville Fire Department attended promptly and ensured everyone was out of the residence and safe.

The fire does not appear to have been suspicious in nature.

Warrant

On March 15th at 6:07 pm., Brockville Police arrested a woman wanted on a warrant from Gananoque.

The local, 34 year old, was arrested and held in custody until Officers from their Service could attend. Gananoque was holding the female in custody pending a bail hearing.

Breach of Conditions

On March 15th at 6:25 pm., Brockville Police arrested a local woman for breaching conditions of her community sentence.

The 37 year old, was sentenced to house arrest as a result of charges dealt with earlier this year. Police discovered her away from her residence and subsequently arrested the woman and took her into custody. She was held until a bail hearing and faces the possibility of going back into a custodial facility.

Well Being Check

On March 15th at 8:15 pm., Brockville Police received information concerning the mental health of a local, 31 year old male.

Officers interviewed the man and decided to take him to hospital for appropriate attention. The man was later admitted to receive proper care.

Theft from Vehicle

On March 16th at 6:28 am., Brockville Police took a complaint involving theft of change from a vehicle. Sometime overnight, unknown culprit(s) entered the vehicle while it sat parked at a north end residence.

Police remind people to lock their vehicles when unattended and to remove all valuables. If your vehicle was recently entered, Police would like to hear from you. Even if you suffered no loss, it assists investigations when trying to find the responsible parties. Police have had several similar reports to start the week. A spike in this time of crime is associated with higher temperatures each spring.

Shoplifting

On March 14th at 11:11 am., Brockville Police attended a department store in the center of town for a theft complaint.

A local, 19 year old male, stole items from the store but got caught in the act.  The young man was also on probation at the time with one of his conditions being to keep the peace and maintain good behaviour.  Officers arrested and charged the man with theft and breaching his probation.

He was released from custody and given a future court date.