Category: News

Mischief/breach of probation

A 29 year old male was arrested on July 30^th at 11:10 pm in relation to a domestic occurrence. The 29 year old male was on probation from a previous assault charge. On this night he had damaged some property belonging to the victim. Police were contacted and the accused was then located and arrested for the offences. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Breach of recognizance and possession of a controlled substance

Police were called to McDonald’s restaurant on July 31^st at 1:00 am for reports of an unattended 5 year old child. Officers attended and located a male dancing with a mop. The male appeared to be under the influence of a substance. It was discovered that this male was on conditions not to be out of his residence. The child belonged to this male. Arrangements were made for a relative to attend to care for the child. The male was arrested, searched and found to be in possession of drugs. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Stolen Vehicle

On July 26, 2018 police located a 32 year old male operating a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day. The male, known to police, was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, breach of probation, and possession of stolen property that was also found on his person. The male was held for a bail hearing.

Warrant

Police located and arrested a 33 year old male on an outstanding warrant for Theft Under $5000. Held for bail.

Assault

On July 27, 2018 police were called to a North end residence regarding a domestic dispute. After a short search, the suspect was located hiding in the bedroom of a neighbour’s residence. The 31 year old male was arrested on outstanding warrants and the domestic allegations are still being investigated. Held for bail.

Threats

A 23 year old male was arrested in relation to threats made towards the courthouse. The male was unhappy with the court process and stated that he was getting an AK47 and returning to shoot the place up. Police were given a photo of the suspect who was quickly identified and apprehended. The male was held for a bail hearing and charged with uttering threats and breach of probation.

Impaired

Police were called to a downtown business regarding a possible impaired driver. Upon arrival, police located a 22 year old male who was intoxicated but denied operating the motor vehicle. Investigation and video footage determined the male was operating the vehicle. He was arrested and charged with impaired operation after providing samples that were almost twice the legal limit.

Medical Assist

A 76 year old male collapsed while walking in the area of the Thousand Islands Secondary School. A retired EMT, police, and ambulance were all on scene quickly and provided CPR to the patient. The male was rushed to hospital where he recovers from a medical emergency.

Warrant

On the evening of the 24^th of July officers were on patrol in the south end of the city and observed a 26 year old woman known to police to have an outstanding arrest warrant. Officers attempted to make an arrest and she fled on foot. Officers found her trying to hide and arrested her. She will appear in bail court today at 2 o’clock.

Warrants

On the 23^rd of July, 2018 a 39 year old Brockville man entered a vehicle parked at the Brockville General Hospital and stole the owner’s wallet. Witnesses called police and armed with an excellent description of the man, police located him still in the area. The man ran from police however was apprehended following a foot pursuit. The man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in relation to a number of criminal matters. He was held in custody for a bail hearing charged with numerous criminal offences. The wallet was recovered and returned to its owner.

Mental Health Act

In completely unrelated matters, a 52 year old man and an 18 year old man were apprehended under the authority of the Mental Health Act and transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary assessments.

Outstanding Warrants

On the 22nd of July, 2018 at approximatley 05:30 police investigated a 46 year old Brockville female and discovered an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The woman was arrested on the authority of the outstanding warrant and was held for a bail hearing.

Thefts – Reminder to the public

The Brockville Police Service has received numerous calls of thefts from cars, garages and sheds. Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, garages and houses when unattended. These are often crimes of opportunity and, in most cases, preventable.

Shoplifting

On the 21^st of July, 2018 at approximately 2p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a shoplifting in progress at a store in the North of the City. Information was that the suspects appeared to be a mother with her daughter or teenage youth, concealing items in a purse. The 2 females did purchase some of the merchandise, however, did not pay for the concealed items. The 40 year old, local female and her 16 year old daughter were arrested at the exit of the store for theft. It was also found that the females were in possession of stolen goods from a neighboring store. Each were charged with theft under $5,000 and released with a future court date. The value of the recovered goods was approximately $50.00.

Home Invasion

On the 21^st of July 2018 at approximately 10p.m., the Brockville Police Service along with Brockville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service responded to a complaint of a home invasion which took place at an apartment complex in the North area of the City. Information was that 3 unknown males wearing disguises entered the residence and assaulted the occupants by spraying them with a mace/pepper type spray. The male resident attempted to defend himself which resulted in him being struck in the head with an object. Both victims were later taken to the hospital. The female victim was later released from the Brockville General Hospital and the male victim was transported to the Kingston General hospital due to injuries. The unknown suspects left the residence after taking a significant quantity of cash.

Drugs

On the 21^st of July, 2018 the Brockville Police Service investigated a known, local, 30 year old male for bail violations. As a result of the investigation the man and his 29 year old accomplice were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, speed, and crystal methamphetamine. As a result police seized a quantity of drugs including; cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, speed pills, and anabolic steroids. Additionally cash, digital scales, cell phones and a vehicle were also seized as offence related property. Of note the local 30 year old male is also facing additional charges for breaching his probation order from a previous drug related conviction.

Warrant

On July 18^th at 11:00 am, a 40 year old male surrendered to police for his warrant of arrest for beaching his probation order. The warrant was obtained by his probation officer for various breaches. He was released with a future court date.

Bail Violations

A 31 year old male drew the attention of police last night at 10:50 pm. He was located near the intersection of King St. West and Perth St. in an intoxicated state. He was consuming alcohol in public and then broke a bottle on the street. Officers arrested the male as he was on bail conditions for an assault charge with conditions not to consume alcohol. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Assault

On July 17, 2018 a female complainant attended the Brockville Police Service to report a domestic occurrence that had happened earlier in the day. She reported that her husband had pushed to the ground striking her head. She had been transported to the hospital by ambulance. She later attended the service to report the incident. A 38 year old male has been charged with assault and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Threats/Assault

On July 5^th, 2018 police responded to a domestic dispute where a female reported she had been assaulted and threatened by her common law spouse. The 39 year old suspect had fled the scene the night of the incident. Officers obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On July 16^th, the male surrendered to police for this outstanding warrant. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Threats

On the 13^th of July a complainant attended the Brockville Police Service to report that she had been threatened by her spouse. The complaint was investigated and officers obtained a warrant of arrest for a 21 year old male.

On the 16^th of July at 5:45 pm, officers located the male walking in the city. He was arrested without incident. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing for the charges of threatening to cause bodily harm, administering a noxious substance and breach of probation.

Suspicious Person

At 4:00 am on July 17^th a complainant contacted police to report a suspicious person in his back yard. When confronted the male advised he was looking for his stolen bike. The complainant photographed the male.

The suspect, Kevin Dunn 39 years, was identified by officers. He is currently wanted on charges stemming from another investigation; please contact our service at 613-342-0127 with any information.

Warrants

On Friday July 13^th, police arrested a 31 year old male for failing to attend court. The male had attended the police service for an unknown reason. The male had been scheduled to appear for a court appearance on the 13^th of July, had failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. An officer that had been in court for another matter recognized the male standing in the station’s parking lot and arrested him on the strength of the warrant.   He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Bail Violations

A 27 year old male called police on July 13^th at 9:50 pm to stand by while his ex-spouse collected her belongings. Officers attended and detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath contrary to his bail conditions. The male has been charged with failing to comply with his undertaking and provided with a future court date. 

Bail Violations/drugs

On July 14^th at 10:16 pm, officers responded to reports of an intoxicated male walking on Parkedale Ave at Windsor Dr. Officers located a 22 year old male who was on conditions from a previous offence, not to consume alcohol. The male was arrested, searched, which led to the discovery of a quantity of drugs. He was charged with failing to comply with an officer in charge undertaking and possession of a controlled substance.

Motor Vehicle Collision

On July 15^th at 12:30 am, the Brockville Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Laurier Blvd. The vehicle, a grey Kia Optima, had veered off of the road for approximately 50 meters and collided with a tree. Through the officer’s investigation it was discovered that the female driver had picked up her 32 year old boyfriend from a downtown location. They engaged in an argument during the drive home which escalated into an assault on the female. The male then grabbed the steering wheel causing the vehicle to leave the road way and collide with a tree.

The male has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and assault. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.