Category: News

Disturbances

On March 3rd, 2018 at approximately 1:00 A.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a disturbance at a downtown area local establishment. It was determined that a fight had taken place and two local males, 23 and 32 years of age, were identified as participants in the altercation. They were both fined under the Brockville City By-law for fighting in a public place. There were no serious injuries in this altercation.

It is to be noted that this was one of multiple disturbances of this nature reported last night which all occurred in a very short time span. Luckily, no one reported serious injuries.

Warrants

A local 35 year old male was located and arrested by the Brockville Police Service for several outstanding criminal charges. Officers recognized the male while on routine patrol at 1:30 am on the 2nd of March.

March is Fraud Prevention Month

We would like to remind the public to be cognizant of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam. We continue to receive complaints from the public about receiving these calls of attempted fraud. Please do not disclose any information over the phone. The CRA will not contact you by phone.

If you would like to learn more about the CRA scam please visit the following link: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/scams-fraude/index-eng.htm

Bail Violations

At 2:00am a 31 year old male was observed by police entering a licenced liquor establishment on King St. The male was on conditions from a previous criminal charge not to enter any licenced premise. He was arrested for failing to comply with his conditions and held for a bail hearing.

Warrants

On Wednesday a 34 year old Brockville resident was located and arrested by the Ottawa Police Service for his arrest warrant out of our jurisdiction. Officers from Brockville took custody from the Ottawa Police and transported him back to town to face a bail hearing.

Warrants

A local 28 year old female was arrested by officers at a downtown gym after reports of a disturbance. The female fled the area prior to police arrival, but she was located a short distance away. Her arrest warrant was from the OPP to whom she was turned over to.

Warrants

19 year old male surrendered to police this morning at 5:00am as he had discovered that there was a warrant out for his arrest. He was processed at the station and released with a future court date.

Fraud

A 39 year old Brockville resident was observed by bank employees at a north end location attempting to deposit empty envelopes into a bank machine in order to obtain cash. Police were alerted and the male was arrested and charged with a fraud related offence.

Noise Complaint

Shortly before midnight on the 26^th of February, officers responding to a noise complaint on King St. West arrested one occupant as the 28 year old female was wanted on fraud charges by the OPP. She was turned over to their custody.

Break and Enter

Police are investigating a break and enter to Easy Vape located on Buell St. Police responded to an alarm at 4:30 am on the 26th of February 2018. The suspect(s) entered through the front door taking various items. We are asking any witnesses with information to contact our service at (613)342-0127.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Between 7:00-8:00 am the Brockville Police responded to 3 separate motor vehicle collisions.   The most serious collision was a head on collision that occurred on Ormond St.  In that collision occupants were transported to Brockville General Hospital for minor injuries. The investigations are not complete at the time of this report.

Assault

During the evening hours on the 23rd of February, 2018 a 27 year old Brockville man entered an address located in the center area of the City without permission.  The man proceeded to assault the resident without provocation, using a knife obtained from the kitchen area.  The man subsequently left the apartment however did threaten a second person who was inside the apartment at the time.  The resident, also a 27 year old man, sustained minor injuries.  The suspect is known to the victim in this matter.

On the 25th of February, 2018 the suspect was located and arrested by police without incident.  The man remains in custody on multiple criminal code offences including Assault with a weapon, being unlawfully in a dwelling and uttering threats.  The man will appear on the 26th of February, 2018 for a bail hearing.

Shoplifting

A local 55 year old woman was arrested yesterday for a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier in the month. Staff a Giant Tiger recognized her as she returned to the store yesterday and alerted police.

Pedestrian Struck

At 2:00 pm yesterday a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle making a left hand turn from Buell St. to King St. West. The pedestrian was taken to the Brockville General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Fraud/arrest

A 31 year old female was arrested for selling a relative’s vehicle without their permission. Officers received a complaint about the fraud and the investigation led to the charges for the female.

Motor vehicle vs. house

The driver of a motor vehicle was attempting to reverse onto their driveway. The driver lost control and crashed into their garage. There were not any injuries as a result of the collision, but the house suffered some structural damage. Our service is not releasing the address of the collision.

Intoxicated Male

The chief of police assisted with an arrest of an intoxicated male last night on Daniel St. The homeowner had called as a 27 year old male was on their property in an intoxicated state yelling and swearing. The chief was passing by when the call was dispatched and observed the male. When other officers attended the male was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance by being drunk.

Road Rage

The Brockville Police are investigating a “road rage” incident on King St. at Victoria Ave. A male in a small red pick-up truck followed the complainant on King St. honking his horn, passes her on Victoria Ave. and stops in front of her on the hill before Pine St. The male exited his truck and began to pound on her window yelling obscenities. The complainant began honking her horn to draw attention to her situation. The male then fled the area. Only a partial plate of 625 was obtained. It should be noted that there was a bungee cord tied around the tail gate.

The male is described as 50-55 years old, heavy set, grey hair and clean shaven.

We are asking that anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127.

Bail Violations

At 7:00am officers responded to a complaint of a male and female sitting in a vehicle on Central Ave. stripping the plastic coating off of copper wire. Police discovered that the 32 year old male and 35 year old female, both from Toronto, were on bail conditions not to be out of their residences. Both parties were arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Drugs

In the afternoon on Tuesday the Brockville Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence on Kyle Court. The male and female occupants of the apartment are now facing charges as quantities of drugs were seized.