Category: Community Messages

Scams and Fraudulent Activity

Frauds and scams are becoming all too frequent. Scams over the phone or through text message and email are arguably the most common form. We have had multiple victims report similar type frauds.  

Investigation revealed that victims received calls from an unknown person, posing to be a family member. In these complaints, the suspect gave a story indicating that there was an emergency and they need money in amounts ranging from $4,000.00 – $5,000.00. Arrangements were then made for the money to be picked up and the victim would turn over the amount requested. Once this act is committed, it is learned that the story was a scam and their family members were not involved. This is yet another reminder for people to be vigilant as the ways in which frauds are carried out are ever changing.     

The Brockville Police offers bicycle registration for free at the police station. The bicycle registration program allows the owner of a bicycle to have its serial number, make, model, colour and other relevant information put into a computer database. The owner receives a small license plate which is attached to the frame of the bicycle. A reflective “This bicycle is marked for Police I.D.” sticker is placed on the frame of the bicycle so that it can be easily identified by police.

Through this program numerous bikes are recovered each year by the Brockville Police Service and, in some cases, they are returned to owners and charges have been laid.

View Brockville Police Services 2022 Annual Report

Public Advisory – Release of High-Risk Offender: Eugene SOUCY

In the interest of public safety, the Brockville Police Service are issuing a public advisory regarding the release of a high-risk offender to the community.

Eugene SOUCY, 59, was convicted for the following offences which occurred between 1998 and 2013:

• Prostitution of Person Under 18 x 3
• Overcome Resistance – Administer Drugs
• Sexual Interference Person Under 16
• Fraud Under $5000 x 18
• Theft under $5000
• Fraud Over $5000 x 2
• Sexual Assault x 2
• Fail to comply x 2
• Cause person to use forged document x 2
• False Pretenses under $5000 x 8
• Personation with intent to gain advantage
• Theft over $5000

Described as a white male, 5’9”, 159 lbs., SOUCY has completed his sentence and is currently residing in the City of Brockville.

Current terms of his release include the following:

• Prohibited from attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or day care centre, school ground, playground, or community centre
• Seeking, obtaining, or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment is remunerated, or becoming or being a volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of sixteen years

The Brockville Police Service believe SOUCY poses a high-risk to reoffend or breach his terms of release.

If members of the public observe SOUCY breaching any of the terms of his release, please do not approach, but call 9-1-1.

The victims involved in prior incidents have been notified of his release.

The Brockville Police Service is issuing this information and public advisory after careful consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform members of the community of the release of SOUCY.

This public safety advisory has been issued under the authority of Regulation 265/98 of the Police Services Act, which allows for disclosure of personal information about an individual if it is reasonably believed that the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property and believes that such disclosure would reduce that risk.

Public Safety in Partnership with our Community

Brockville Police Service is excited to finally participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and to celebrate it’s 35^th anniversary after 2 long years! The LETR has been supported by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police since 1987 and Law Enforcement agencies from around Canada have raised over $72 million dollars to support Special Olympians. The Brockville Police Service has been a proud supporter of Special Olympics and will be hosting the Torch Run on the 30^th of June at 10am, starting at St. Lawrence Park. Participants will be raising funds and awareness during the run and will be finishing at Hardy Park with a BBQ. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please visit:

Law Enforcement Torch Run® | Special Olympics Canada

Participate in

POLICE WEEK 2022 COLOURING CONTEST

May 15 – 21, 2022

Hosted by 

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Colouring Pictures:  Police Car or Policeman     Be sure to write your name and phone number on your submission!

DEADLINE:  May 21 Photos must be turned into the Brockville Police Station (2269 Parkedale Ave., Brockville)

WINNERS:  To be announced May 23

Winners will be awarded a tour of the Police Station, Ice Cream Cake and Fudge from Cowan’s Dairy

TUESDAY, MAY 24^TH – SUNDAY, MAY 29^th, 2022

Articles now in possession of the Brockville Police Service to be sold in an

ONLINE AUCTION

Lyndon Marshall Auction Services – Lyndon Marshall Auction Services  

Bicycles – various sizes, styles, makes & models plus numerous miscellaneous items.