RIDE

Brockville Police honour young victim at Memorial RIDE

A RIDE checkpoint on a Friday evening is not uncommon, but the one held by Brockville Police on August 14th was very unique. It was a Memorial RIDE held in honour of Aaron Stevenson, a local teen who was killed in a tragic traffic accident.

In September 2013, Aaron Stevenson was about 16 years old. A talented drummer, strong athlete and avid skateboarder, the young man was about to start Grade 11. But instead of returning to school with his peers, Aaron was being mourned by his heartbroken family and devastated friends. A young life cut tragically short when he was hit by a vehicle on September 1, 2013.

On Friday, Brockville Police paid tribute to the young man, and raised awareness about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving, at the Memorial RIDE. Aaron’s family and volunteers from MADD Canada participated in the checkpoint to talk to motorists and share the sober driving message.

“Staff Sargent Todd Bertrend of the Brockville Police Service tells us RIDE programs are both proactive and reactive. They often result in the arrest of someone who has been drinking and driving, but the main objective is to be seen and for people to be aware that these programs do and will continue to take place.”

“It was a beautiful tribute to our son Aaron, a great way to raise awareness for impaired driving and a great way to keep Aaron’s memory alive. We hope people will stop and think before getting behind the wheel when impaired, whether it is by alcohol or drugs. We live our nightmare every day, losing a child to a senseless irresponsible and completely preventable decision made by someone else. If we influenced even one person’s perspective during the RIDE it is honoring Aaron’s memory.” – Willy, Kelly and Austin Stevenson

Impaired driving is a deadly and persistent problem in Canada. On average, 4 Canadians are killed and 175 are injured in impairment-related crashes every day. These deaths and injuries are entirely preventable.

RIDE, or Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere, is a sobriety checkpoint program used by police throughout Ontario. Originally started in 1977 as Reduce Impaired Driving in Etobicoke, the program was soon expanded across the province as a way of removing impaired drivers from Ontario roads and deterring people from driving while impaired. The roadside spot-checks are held year-round, with increased frequency during the holiday season and over long weekends.

Police remind the public that they can call 911 to report a driver they suspect is impaired. MADD Canada offers information on the signs of an impaired driver and how to safely report one at: http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/awareness_campaigns_campaign_911.html

Pictured above (left to right)  Cst. Boyd. Willy and Kelly Stevenson, Cst.Garvin

August 17th, 2015 Early Morning Incidents

Breach of Conditions

On August 17th at approximately 12:10 am, Brockville Police attended a noise complaint at a south end residence.

While dealing with parties at the house, a local, 21 year old male was spoken to by Police. He was on release conditions for outstanding charges and had a condition that involved no consumption of alcohol. Police noted the male had been consuming alcohol and he was charged with breaching his undertaking. He was released at the scene with a future court date.

 

Warrant

On August 17th at approximately 2:50 am, Brockville Police were in the area of King Street West, looking into an unrelated matter and ended up dealing with a 20 year old from the Ottawa area.

Turns out, there was a warrant in effect for his arrest out of the Ottawa area. It appears the male breached conditions of his probation order. He was arrested on the strength of the warrant and was picked up by their Service.

August 16th, 2015 Incidents

Break and Enter

On August 16th at approximately 3:00 pm, Brockville Police attended a downtown restaurant in regards to an attempted break and enter.

About 11:30 pm. the evening prior, witnesses observed three parties in the area who fled when noticed. Later, a screen to the location was found damaged however, entry was not made. The incident is still under investigation.

 

Threat Complaint

On August 16th at approximately 3:10 pm, Brockville Police attended the Brockville Jail in regards to a threatening complaint.

A local, 26 year old male, had threatened the well being of an employee of the institution. He now faces a threatening charge and will face processing of same when making his next court appearance.

 

Theft

On August 16th at approximately 5:00 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end department store for a theft complaint.

A 50 year old Kingston resident was arrested and charged with theft. Store employees recognized the male from a theft earlier this year. He was also facing outstanding charges from Gananoque and was breaching two different release documents. A bail hearing will take place on August 17th in regards to whether or not he gets released from custody.

 

Domestic Disturbance

On August 16th at approximately 10:30 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a residence in the center of town.

A 26 year old, local male, attended the residence of his ex-girlfriend. While there, he damaged her vehicle, threatened people in the residence and Police discovered he had been bothering her for a while. He was arrested and charged with mischief, utter threats and criminal harassment. A bail hearing for the male will be held on August 17th.

August 15th, 2015 Incidents

Public Intoxication

On August 15th at approximately 1:00 am, Brockville Police attended the rear of a business on Perth Street to deal with an intoxicated, local male.

Witnesses described the male as yelling and banging on objects, basically drawing lots of attention his way. The 22 year old, was arrested for public intoxication and issued a fine when being released after sobering up.

 

Mischief

On August 15th at approximately 11:50 am, Brockville Police attended the Jefferson Drive area for a mischief complaint.

A local, 19 year old male, had punched his girlfriend’s vehicle, causing a dent as a result. Police arrested and charged the subject with mischief. He was released later on conditions and given a future court date.

 

Theft

On August 15th at approximately 12:50 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end store for a theft complaint.

A local, 65 year old male, was arrested and charged with theft. He was released at the scene with a future court date.

 

Drug Offences

On August 15th at approximately 3:25 pm, Brockville Police attended several streets in the east/central area of the city in regards to pushy, door to door sales people.

Police located two males, 20 and 22 years of age, in the area. One was from Mississauga and the other from North York. Marijuana was located on the males during their interaction with officers. Both males now face charges involving possession of a controlled substance. They were arrested and later released on conditions with future court dates.

 

Bail Violation

On August 15th at approximately 6:25 pm, Brockville Police attended a south end residence for a complaint of a bail violation.

A local, 54 year old male, was on conditions from outstanding charges with one of those conditions being no communication with certain individuals. He interacted with one of the named parties verbally. He was arrested and charged with the breach and released later with a future court date.

 

Breach of Conditions

On August 15th, at approximately 9:20 pm, Brockville Police attended a residence in the center of the city for another bail violation complaint.

A local, 25 year old female, was contacted by her 27 year old ex-partner. The local male, was on release conditions which included not contacting her. He was arrested and charged with breaching his conditions. An appearance in bail court will take place on August 17th.

August 14th, 2015 Incidents

Mischief

On August 14th at approximately 5:30 am, Brockville Police responded to the Buell Street Bistro for a mischief complaint.

One of the windows in the front of the establishment had been smashed. Witnesses saw four youths in the area at the time of the incident.

 

Breach of Probation

On August 14th at approximately 10:10 am, Brockville Police on general patrol and observed a 23 year old male, known to the officers, breaching his probation.

The local male, was on a conditions which included, not associating with anyone having a record for criminal or drug related offences. The subject was with another male known to have a record.

He was arrested and charged with breaching his probation and released shortly afterwards with a future court date.

 

Shoplifting

Brockville Police responded to a north end store for a shoplifting complaint.

An 18 year old, local male and a 15 year old, local female were arrested and charged with theft. They were released later with a future court date.

August 13 – 14, 2015 Incidents

Mischief

On August 13th at approximately 7:15 am, Brockville Police attended the Days Inn on Stewart Blvd. to assist the Ontario Provincial Police.

Police had attended that location to notify someone of the death of the individual in the Highway #2 incident the evening prior. When attempting to speak to a male in one of the rooms, he jumped through a second storey window. He was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Police believe drugs and alcohol played a role in his behaviour.

The 21 year old, from the St. Catherines area, was charged with mischief for breaking the hotel window and breach of his probation order.

He was issued paperwork for a future court appearance.

 

Theft

On August 13th at approximately 5:30 pm, Brockville Police attended the VIA station on Perth Street for a theft complaint.

While the VIA employee was out on the platform, an unknown male attended the till area and removed a quantity of cash.

Police have recovered some evidence from the scene and the investigation is on-going.

 

Arson

August 14th at approximately 5:30 am, Brockville Police attended to Hardy Park in regards to arson involving the play structure.

A witness reported seeing a group of younger people exiting the park about a half hour prior to Police arrival.

Damage is estimated in the ten to fifteen thousand dollar range. The structure is unsafe and cannot be used at this time.

If anyone has any information in regards to this senseless act, please contact us.

August 12th Incidents

Disturbance

On August 12th, at approximately 10:00 am, Brockville Police responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex in the center of town.

A 26 year old, local female, was upset and throwing contents of the apartment out onto to the lawn. Several of the articles were damaged and other residents were subjected to her yelling and screaming during the incident. She was arrested and charged with mischief and causing a disturbance. Release documents were issued when she calmed down and a future court date given.

 

Theft

On August 12th at approximately 4:55 pm, Brockville Police attended the Superstore for an internal theft complaint.

A local, 25 year old female, was charged with theft and released with a future court date.

 

Theft Update

On Sunday morning, August 9th, Brockville Police took a theft complaint from the coin laundry on Pearl Street East.

There was damage to a dispensing machine and theft of coins. Investigation has led to the identity of the two males responsible. Both local males, 18 years of age, face charges of theft and mischief.

One of the males has been arrested and released, Police are seeking the other male.

Rotary Park

Grand Opening at Rotary Park

Grand Opening of the Pump Track and Basketball Courts at Rotary Park will be held Saturday, August 22 from 1 – 4 pm

  • DEMOS & LESSONS BY PRO BMX RIDERS
  • SKATEBOARD ACTIVITIES
  • BASKETBALL GAMES ON THE COURT
  • BBQ & MUSIC +RIBBON CUTTING AT 2:30

August 11 – 12, 2015 Incidents

Fraud

On August 11th at approximately 8:35 pm, Brockville Police responded to a fraud complaint at the Superstore.

Two males and a female were attempting to buy VISA cards using other fraudulent credit cards. The transactions failed and the parties left before Police could locate them.

One of the males is described as thin, black hair with a brush cut. The female had long black hair and there was no description of the third party. They fled the area in a black SUV type vehicle which had Quebec licence plates attached, Licence number, FKF4775.

 

Accident

On August 12th at approximately 7:00 am, Brockville Police attended an accident on California Avenue at Parkedale Avenue.

A local, 21 year female, was struck by a vehicle while on her bicycle. She suffered a small laceration on one of her legs and was taken to hospital for treatment. The incident is still under investigation at this time.