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Public Intoxication

On December 25th at 5:08 pm., Brockville Police responded to the King Street East area as a citizen was concerned about an intoxicated male trying to navigate the sidewalk.

Police spoke to a local, 46 year old, who was known to them. The male was arrested for his own safety and taken into custody.  He was released with a fine when sober.

Unlawfully at Large

On December 25th at 9:44 pm., Brockville Police were contacted by the Brockville Jail in regards to a male subject who failed to show for his weekend sentence.

The local, 50 year old, is now wanted for being unlawfully at large and a warrant is being sought for his arrest.

Assault

On December 26th at 8:06 pm., Brockville Police attended an assault complaint in the south end of the city.

A dispute started between a local, 41 year old female and another 42 year old female.  The two woman were involved in a child custody swap involving the holidays and the tardiness of one of the parties.  The younger woman struck her ex-husband’s female partner through an open car window and pulled her hair as well. The victim sustained minor injuries not requiring medical attention.  The local, 42 year old, was arrested and charged with assault.  She was released later on conditions and given a future court date.

Family Dispute

On December 27th at 8:41 pm., Brockville Police attended a family dispute at a south end residence.

A local, 47 year old female, was arguing with different family members and they were concerned the dispute could become physical.  Police arrested the female to prevent a further breach of the peace. She was released later when it appeared cooler heads would prevail.  Alcohol was a factor in the disagreement.

Traffic Stop

On December 28th at 10:23 p.m., Brockville Police stopped a motor vehicle for a traffic infraction on a north end street.

The driver, a local, 27 year old male, did not possess a drivers licence. He had also consumed alcohol but passed a roadside sobriety test.  The male was under release conditions for outstanding charges. One of the conditions involved no consumption of any alcohol and to be of good behavior.  He was arrested and charged with breaching his release documents and held in custody for bail court.

Traffic Stop

On December 28th at 11:18 pm., Brockville Police attempted to stop a motor vehicle operating without headlights on a north end street.

The vehicle would not pull over and eventually travelled into the center of town where the occupants bailed out and fled on foot.  Officers took chase and located two males shortly afterwards. They were released after being spoken to.  A local, 21 year old female was located and it was discovered she was wanted on a warrant out of the Kingston area. Kingston Police attended and took custody of her.  The driver was the only subject not located at the time. Police did recognize him however. The local, 21 year old, has a warrant for his arrest out of Gananoque.  As a result of this incident, he faces charges of failing to stop for Police and breaching his probation order.  A warrant will be sought for his arrest.

Theft from Vehicles

On December 29th at 4:27 am., Brockville Police attended a south end street to look for two males who were going through vehicles.

With the aid of the weather, Police tracked the two males to a south end apartment complex.  Both local males, 25 years of age, were charged with theft from the vehicles and one of the males was charged with breaching conditions of his probation order.  They now face a future court date and must abide by certain conditions.

Police are still trying to locate the owner of a recovered IPhone. If your vehicle was entered in the south/west portion of the city overnight, please contact us.

Public Intoxication

On December 23rd at 12:52 pm., Brockville Police attended a residence in the south end of the city to deal with an intoxicated male.

Police were contacted by a home owner to remove a male from her front porch that had arrived by taxi.  The local, 47 year old, had injuries to his face and was taken to hospital for treatment. After treatment he was arrested for public intoxication.

The male was released later in the day when sober with a fine.

Domestic Dispute

On December 23rd at 11:47 pm., Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a south end apartment complex.

A 55 year old male was involved in a verbal dispute with his 52 year old female partner.  The male had been drinking which was a breach of conditions associated with his probation order.

Police issued a contact report to his probation officer and the parties had settled down prior to officers leaving the scene.

Effective January 1^st, 2016 drivers will have to stop and wait for pedestrians to vacate the crosswalk at all crosswalks which have flashing lights or crosswalks which have a crossing guard present. This change is meant to keep pedestrians and crossing guards safe. We are asking drivers to ensure they pay close attention at crosswalks and to follow the direction of crossing guards at designated crosswalks.

This change coincides with the opening of the new crosswalk at Rivers Avenue and King Street West. As you may have noticed, that crosswalk is equipped with pedestrian lights and is controlled by the pedestrians when they approach the crosswalk. When lights are flashing vehicles are required to stop and allow the pedestrian to cross.

“We have had too many close calls at our crosswalks and many include the crossing guard who is present to add another level of safety. Drivers need to be patient and allow pedestrians to cross the road entirely before proceeding. Officers will be out and will be enforcing the new legislation, so please be safe and share the roadways.” – Stated Chief Fraser.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/pedestrian-safety.shtml has more information related to the new rules.

Drivers will be fined $150 to $500 and 3 demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossings, school crossings and at crosswalks where there are traffic signals. The maximum fine for running a red light – a practice that puts pedestrians at risk – is $200 to $1000.

Fines are doubled in Community Safety Zones, near schools and public areas. These areas are clearly marked with signs.

Please contact Chief Fraser at extension 4234 if you have any questions.

On December 15th at 10:25 am., the Brockville Police Intelligence Unit in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, executed a search warrant on a residence in the center of the city.

As a result of an investigation that started several months ago, officers seized a large quantity of unstamped, contraband cigarettes. The street value of which ranges from $10,000 to $12,000.  Charges were laid under the Tabacco Tax Act and the accused was released with a future court date.  Brockville Police also seized eleven long guns while executing the warrant. The accused was not in possession of the the proper permits or registrations for these firearms. Subsequent charges were laid under the criminal code for illegal possession of same.  The local, 54 year old male, was issued a second court date for the charges in relation to the firearms.

On December 14th at 9:22 am., Brockville Police attended a gas station in the north end of the city for a robbery complaint.

A local, 17 year old female, was assaulted by another female while in the parking lot. The assailant then took her purse and fled in a waiting vehicle.

Police located the responsible party and she was arrested and charged with robbery.  The local, 19 year old, was released on conditions with a future court date.

The vicitm suffered minor injuries in the attack.  The vicitm and the accused knew each other and there was an ongoing history between the two.

Public Intoxication

On December 11th at 1:57 am., Brockville Police began dealing with an intoxicated male outside a bar on King Street.

The male tried to take off on foot but was located a short distance away and was now trespassing on private property. The local, 31 year old was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released later the same day when sober with a fine.

Warrant

On December 11th at 12:20 pm., Brockville Police Special Constables arrested a local, 34 year old male at the Provincial Court House.

The subject had showed up at court on another matter and was informed of the local warrant for failing to appear for the taking of his fingerprints. He was processed on Brockville’s warrant and was told that the Cornwall Police also had a warrant for him. The Cornwall Police then attended and arrested the male, returning him to their jurisdiction.

Domestic Dispute

On December 12th at 3:33 am., Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a south end apartment building.

A local, 25 year old male, assaulted his 22 year old girlfriend by striking her in the face. She received a small cut in the process. The male fled the apartment before Police arrived. He turned himself in later after speaking with Police on the phone. He was arrested and charged with assault and breaching his probation. The probation order was as a result of an earlier conviction for assault but not on the same victim.

The accused was held for weekend bail court and was released by the courts on conditions.

Mischief

On December 12th at 4:34 am., Brockville Police responded to a mischief complaint at a King Street West apartment.

A 23 year old female returned home to find her residence had been broken into and damage done to the apartment and her personal possessions.

Later on in the weekend, Police arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend for break and enter and mischief. The local, 28 year old, will appear in bail court later today.

Motor Vehicle Accident

On December 12th at 3:09 pm., Brockville Police attended a single motor vehicle accident on Stewart Blvd.

The local, 38 year old, male driver was noted to be under the influence of a drug. A drug recognition officer was called to the scene to confirm the findings.

As a result, the male was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug. He was released later the same day with a future court date.

RIDE

On December 12th at 10:53 pm., Brockville Police were conducting a RIDE Program on Stewart Blvd.

A local, 20 year old male, was stopped as a result and there were indicators of recent marijuana use. A search of the vehicle turned up a quantity of marijuana and cash. The male was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and breaching outstanding conditions of another release document for charges still before the courts. He was released later on conditions with a future court date.

Unwanted Person

On December 13th at 1:21 am., Brockville Police responded to a bar on King Street East for an unruly patron.

A local, 36 year old male, was giving bar staff a hard time as well as attending officers. After being given several opportunities to leave the area and still failing to follow direction, the male was arrested for public intoxication. He was released later the same day when sober with a fine.

Disturbance

On December 13th at 3:01 am., Brockville Police attended a north end apartment for a female causing a disturbance.

Police had dealt with the local, 21 year old, earlier in the evening, at which time she was sent to a friend’s residence from downtown to avoid issues. Once at her friend’s apartment, the female continued her negative behaviour and was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. She was released later in the day when sober without charges.

Public Intoxication

On December 13th at 8:45 pm., Brockville Police dealt with an intoxicated male on a south end street.

The local, 55 year old, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. While in Police custody, his health appeared to be declining. An ambulance was asked to attend the Police Service and the male was taken to hospital to be treated for other health issues.

The Brockville Police Service (BPS) and community partners are excited to announce the renovation project is underway for the Community Hub Project; a collaborative new project that aims to increase the safety and wellbeing of the neighbourhood by improving coordination and access to services.

Ontario is host to many Community Hubs that have seen remarkable success. As a result of the hub model, communities have noted a decrease in crime, violence, and vandalisms, while seeing an increase in employment, graduation rates, school attendance, and neighbourhood pride. Though each hub is unique, the cornerstone of a Community Hub is that it acts as a central access point for a range of needed health and social services, along with cultural, recreational and green spaces to enrich community life.

The Brockville Community Hub will be located in a community-housing neighbourhood at 10-280 Bartholomew Street in a town-home unit. Renovations began November 23rd and the Hub aims to open it’s doors early in 2016. The Hub will offer a warm, welcoming, and positive environment for tenants to access supports and services, meet one another, plan, build and grow together. The use of the centre extends to the whole neighbourhood and seeks to reach the Glengarry, Hastings, 12 Central Avenue and the surrounding area.

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community cannot be achieved by one agency or sector alone. Community safety and wellbeing ought to be a shared responsibility including, but not limited to, community members, political leaders, the police, community organizations, healthcare providers, social services, victim services, education, housing and private enterprise. The Brockville Community Hub Project has over 30 community partners across a wide range of sectors that will be key to the success of the hub.

The BPS does not have a budget for this project, thus the project is financially dependent on grants and donations from the private and business sector. The unit is owned by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, who have kindly agreed to a three year rent-free lease with the BPS. David Beatty, CEO of Canarm, has generously offered to match all donations in order to raise the required amount for the renovation project and the first three years of operating costs. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation to the project, please contact: Constable Mark Heffernan at (613) 342-0127 ext. 4228 or by email at mheffernan@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site or Kristina Hubert, Community Hub Coordinator at (613) 340-7597 or by email at kristinadhubert@gmail.com. Cheques can be made payable to, “Fresh Winds Community Residence Inc.” and sent to: Brockville Police Service, 2269 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, ON K6V 3G9.

The support and excitement from the community surrounding the Community Hub project has been overwhelmingly positive and community partners are eager to begin programing when the time comes. In the meantime, children’s programing has already begun on Thursdays and Saturdays in the basketball court and green space of the Bartholomew complex. The Community Hub Project’s belief is that by working together, we can build a safer and healthier community.

*Note: Constable Heffernan and Kristina Hubert will be at 10-280 Bartholomew St on Monday December 14th, 2015 at 2:30pm. We would love to see you there to answer all our questions.

The Brockville Police would like to make the Community aware that the local Crime Stoppers Chapter are currently canvassing for funds.

We still encourage people not to give credit card information over the phone.