Disturbance Leads to Multiple Arrests and Charges
On July 8, 2025, at about 9:00pm, police received multiple 911 regarding a disturbance in the area of James Street and Bartholomew Street. The initial information was that a male was being chased by at least one subject, possibly others, after threatening to stab him.
Officers attended the area and located all subjects involved spread within the area of Orchard Street and King Street East. Investigation revealed that one previous to the call, there was a group of youths ranging from the ages of about 13 to 21, years of age. Three males in the group engaged into an argument that escalated into a minor physical altercation. During that dispute, the 21-year-old, male subject had threatened to stab the 19-year-old, victim and then proceeded to slap him in the face. It was learned that around that same time, another 13-year-old, male subject threatened to stab the same victim and displayed a knife that was concealed in his waistband. This is when the victim fled the area with the two subjects giving chase. This sparked further commotion and other youths began to run within the area adding to the disturbance.
As a result, the two subjects responsible were arrested. The 21-year-old, subject was released on conditions and a future court date, after being charged with assault and uttering threats. The 13-year-old, subject was held for a bail hearing for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and uttering threats. Luckily, no one was seriously injured in this incident.
Structure Fire
On July 8, 2025, at about 8:00am, police received a call regarding a structure fire at a residence on Buell Street. When officers arrived on scene, they assisted with traffic control and keeping people back from the danger area to allow the Brockville Fire Department the space to complete their tasks.
The affected residence was a duplex and it was learned that the fire had actually spread from one half of the structure and into the attached side. All residents were removed form the building and Brockville Fire was able to gain control and prevent the fire from spreading further. The fire was later deemed not to be suspicious and luckily, no one was injured.