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October 9th – 12th will mark Operation Impact, a national campaign to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

This special weekend is a Police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public in safe driving practices is a priority. The focus will be on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk: impaired driving, seat belt use, and all aspects related to aggressive and distracted driving. All enforcement agencies across the country have been invited to participate.

“The deaths, injuries and personal losses that result from carelessness behind the wheel can be prevented”, says Staff Sgt. Todd Bertrend of the Brockville Police Service.

Police agencies across the country are collaborating on this project because they have seen more than enough of that, and because they know that the involvement of the driving public is essential to achieve safer streets and highways.

This initiative has been strategically chosen, as it is a significant long weekend. More people are travelling and traffic crashes are more frequent.

Here in Brockville, there have been a number of serious injuries over the last few years related to vehicle collisions. These are just stats but they represent moms, dads, sisters, brothers, loved ones, co-workers, neighbours. It is unacceptable to the Brockville Police. That is why, in support of Operation Impact, we will be observing and spending special attention on distracted driving, impaired driving, seatbelt usage and aggressive driving.

Operation Impact is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and member agencies of the CACP Traffic Committee from across Canada in support of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2015, which has a goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world by 2015.

Please be careful this weekend and make good decisions!!

Warrant

On October 5^th at approximately 3:10 pm, Brockville Police were on general patrol in the center area of the city. Officers observed a local, 36 year old female, wanted on a warrant being held by the Gananoque Police Service. She was arrested on the strength of the warrant and released with a future court date. The charges included transportation fraud and breaching conditions of an outstanding undertaking.

Noise Complaint

On October 5^th at approximately 9:00 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end apartment complex for a noise complaint.

While in the apartment speaking to residents, a male party came knocking on the door. The local male, 25 years of age, was wanted by Police for being unlawfully at large and breaching his probation order. He was arrested on the warrant and will appear in bail court.

Disturbance

On October 5^th at approximately 11:10 pm, Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the south end of town for a 911 hang up call.

Two males had engaged in an argument at the residence and Police stood by while one left the area. The second male, who was intoxicated, kept yelling at Police outside the residence and would not settle down. The local, 27 year old, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released with a fine when sober.

Shoplifting

On October 2nd at approximately 12:25 pm, Brockville Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a north end department store.

A local, 32 year old female, was arrested and charged with theft under. She was released at the store and issued a future court date.

Public Intoxication

On October 2nd at approximately 2:00 pm, Brockville Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male in front of a business in the center of the city.
A local, 49 year old male, was discovered very intoxicated and unable to look after himself. He was arrested and charged with public intoxication. When sober, the male was released with a fine.

Also on October 2nd at approximately 7:30 pm, Brockville Police attended to the King Street area after a complaint of a drunk male drawing attention to himself.

Police located a local, 46 year old, who was intoxicated and in need of Police intervention. He was arrested and charged with public intoxication. A fine was issued when sober enough to be released.

Disturbance

On October 3rd at approximately 12:30 am, Brockville Police attended St. Lawrence College for a disturbance.

No one was making any complaint of assault and the fight stopped quickly. A local, 19 year old male, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He had been identified as a main player in the disturbance. He was released later with a fine.

Public Intoxication

On October 3rd at approximately 12:55 am, a local cab driver attended the Police station with a drunk male in his cab that was no longer communicating. The local, 28 year old male, was arrested and held in Police custody till sober. He was released later the same day.

Neighbour Dispute

On October 3rd at approximately 11:30 am, Brockville Police attended a south end apartment complex for a neighbour dispute.
A 52 year old female resident, was attending to another woman’s apartment and causing problems. She was arrested for public intoxication and released with a fine when sober.

Disturbance

On October 4th at approximately 1:45 am, Brockville Police attended a disturbance outside a bar on Perth Street.

Two males engaged in a scuffle that caused some damage to the patio of the establishment. Although unable to determine who was directly responsible, a local, 32 year old male was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released later the same day with a fine.

Domestic Dispute

On October 4th at approximately 3:00 am, Brockville Police responded to a domestic dispute in the center area of the city.

The involved male fled the scene on foot and was tracked for a distance by Brockville Police K-9. The male was not located. If it was the same male suspected, Police believe he fled because a warrant was already in effect for the arrest of the 25 year old.

The investigation continues.

Bail Violation

On October 4th at approximately 4:40 am, while Police were investigating another complaint, Police had cause to speak to another male in the area.
Police dealt with a local, 26 year old male, on probation with a condition of no alcohol consumption. The male was found to have consumed alcohol and was arrested and charged with the breach. He was released from the scene with a future court date.

Domestic Dispute

On October 4th at approximately 4L20 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute in the south end of the city.

A local, 42 year old female, assaulted her common-law boyfriend and broke property belonging to him. The male suffered minimal injuries in the assault. The female was arrested and charged with assault and mischief. She was held for a bail hearing this afternoon.

Indecent Act

On October 4th at approximately 5:50 pm, Brockville Police responded to a complaint of a male party exposing himself.

The victim was in the area of the walking path near Brock Street and Perth Street. The accused is described as a white male, mid 20’s, 5’5″, thin, short brown hair. The victim felt there were possible mental health issues at play.
If anyone has information about this incident or similar, please contact us. 613-342-0127

Domestic Dispute

On October 4th at approximately 7:45 pm, Brockville Police responded to a domestic dispute taking place between a couple walking on Ormond Street.
Witnesses indicated the female was hit by the male during the incident. Police arrested and charged a local, 36 year old male, with assault. The 21 year old, female victim was not hurt during the incident. He was held for a bail hearing.

The Brockville Police Student volunteers will be going door to door over the next several weeks as part of a community service initiative to remind residents to lock both their residence and car doors when they leave. This is a continuing effort as part of the “Lock it or Lose it” campaign and aimed and preventing residents from being a target of theft.

The Canada Revenue Agency scam has once again made an appearance in the Brockville area.

A Brockville resident reported to police yesterday receiving a call from a male with a heavy accent identifying himself as being with the Canada Revenue Agency and stating he owed $5,000 in back taxes. If he did not make payment immediately a warrant would be issued by the RCMP and he would be subject to a $75,000 fine or 5 years in jail but if he paid up he would not be prosecuted. The caller even left a phone number to return his call which was of course answered by the fraudster.

Residents are once again reminded not respond to any of these calls. For information should you be targeted please visit the Canada Revenue website at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/scrty/frdprvntn/menu-eng.html for tips on how to protect yourself.

Brianna O’Toole has been located and is speaking with our officers now.  She is safe and in good health.

Thank you again to everyone for assisting us in locating Brianna.  Your help is appreciated!

Thanks to a number of tips from the public and the assistance of neighbouring police services Dean Rusland has been located and is in good health. Once again, the Brockville Police Service would like to thank the community for their continued assistance and support.

Needles Recovered

An alert Brockville resident discovered two full bags of used syringes along the Brock Trail in the area of the creek by Perth Street and brought them to the attention of the police. While checking the area, there were several more syringes scattered on the ground. Parents are asked to remind children of the dangers of coming in contact with used needles and not touch or pick up discarded syringes but rather bring them to the attention of authorities so they can be properly disposed of. Residents who must use syringes for their medication are reminded to use safe disposal containers and return the syringes to be safely disposed of.