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Motor Vehicle Collision

Despite poor road conditions yesterday Brockville Police responded to only one minor motor vehicle collision yesterday.

At 6:45 p.m. yesterday officers responded to a three car collision in the intersection of Parkedale Avenue and Stewart Boulevard. A black 2010 Honda attempted to negotiate a left turn in the intersection when it was struck. No injuries were reported and the Honda had to be towed from the scene.

The driver of the Honda is also facing charges of failing to negotiate a left turn in safety under the Highway Traffic Act.

Shoplifters

Two more shoplifters were arrested yesterday afternoon in separate incidents when they were caught leaving the Wal-Mart department store by Loss Prevention staff.

Yesterday afternoon at 1:20 p.m. Loss Prevention staff observed a 28 year old Spencerville area woman select a number of items from store shelves and attempt to leave without paying for the merchandise. She returned to the store security office without incident while police were contacted. On officers arrival they learned the woman was currently on probation for a shoplifting incident in May of this year at Giant Tiger. As a result she is now facing new charges of theft under $5000 and breach of her probation. She was released with a future court date.

Officers returned to the store shortly after 5:00 p.m. last evening when a 25 year old Brockville man was arrested by Loss Prevention staff for taking some headphones from the shelves and leaving the store without paying. He was charged under the Trespass to Property Act and served with a Provincial Offences Notice.

Road Rage Incident on Church Street

A Brockville Police officer was on the west end of Church Street yesterday investigating another incident when he observed a male passenger of a Grey 2006 Buick Allure hanging out the window giving hand gestures to another driver he felt had cut off their vehicle in a road rage incident.

The officer was able to catch up to the car and perform a traffic stop further west on Church Street and speak with the driver and passenger. The passenger of the Allure a 32 year old Brockville man was issued a provincial offences notice for not wearing his seat belt.

Police were not able to obtain a licence plate number for a white full size vehicle which was the other vehicle involved in the incident.

Warrant Executed

Sunday night Brockville Police attended to the Lanark OPP detachment in Perth and arrested a 25 year old Perth woman for outstanding warrants she had in Brockville.

In June of this year the young woman was charged with being in a stolen vehicle recovered in Brockville. On the 18th of August and again on the 29th of August she failed to attend court in Brockville on these charges and as a result warrants were issued.

She is scheduled to appear later today in Brockville court for a bail hearing.

Winter Driving Reminders

Now that winter driving season is upon us and the holidays are near the Brockville Police would like to remind motorists of a few safe driving tips for winter conditions.

1. Make sure your vehicle is prepared. Keep snowbrushes and scrapers available in your car and where possible emergency items such as a lightweight shovel, flashlight, and battery cables. Keep all of your windows and mirrors clear of snow.
2. Winter tires are recommended
3. Drive Smoothly and Slowly. Do not make abrupt turns or stops. Driving too fast for the conditions is the main cause of winter conditions.
4. Lights On: turn your lights on to increase your visibility to other drivers
5. Do not use cruise control in snow, wet or icy conditions. If your car were to slide or hydroplane you may lose control.

For more information and safety tips on winter driving please the Canada Safety Council website at www.canadasafetycouncil.org/traffic-safety/winter-driving-tips

Break and Enter

On Friday December 15, 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. unknown person(s) forced entry to the residence at 36 Apple Street in the City of Brockville and have taken undisclosed items from within. Residents of the home were not present at the time. Anyone with information concerning this matter, including suspicious people or vehicles in that area, during that time are asked to contact Cst. Mike Noonan at 613-342-0127 x 6089. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Impaired Operation

On the 16th of December, 2017 at approximatley 2 a.m. witnesses observed a single vehicle collsion in the area of Ormond Street and Edgewood Avenue. The vehicle and driver were located by police and the driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver, a 23 year old Brockville resident, was released with a future court date on charges of impaired operation of driving a motor vehicle while his blood alcohol concentration was over 80 mgs. of alcohol in 100 mls of blood.

Young Person arrested for breaching conditions of his Probation

On the 16th of December, 2017 at approximatley 2 a.m. members of the Brockville Police attended to a home in the south end for reports of an out of control youth. The 13 year old boy was at large on a probation order with numerous conditions. The young person was arrested for breaching the conditions of his probation order and was remanded into custody to await a bail hearing.

R.I.D.E.

On the 16th of December 2017 approximatley 150 vehicles were checked with one 7 day suspension being issued for operating a motor vehicle while the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was in excess to the allowable level.

The public can expect to see officers conducting R.I.D.E. check points through out the city during the holiday season. Remember if you drink don’t drive.

Liquour Licence Act

On the 17th of December, 2017 at approximately 3 a.m. a 20 year old Brockville man was observed in an intoxicated state in the area of James Street and Victoria Avenue. The man was described as rolling in the snow and yelling. Officers located the young man and he was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. For his safety, the man was lodged in cells and released when he was sober.

Impaired Driver

A 38 year old Brockville woman is facing charges of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit of alcohol in her system as a result of a traffic stop just before 11 p.m. last night.

Brockville Police officers observed a bronze coloured 4 door Kia driving on California Avenue driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop at Laurier Boulevard and California. Officers when speaking with the woman detected alcohol on her breath and asked her to perform a roadside test in which she registered fail. As a result she was arrested and conveyed to the Brockville Police Service where she provided breathalyzer samples registered almost twice the legal limit.

She was processed and released with a promise to appear and a future court date. Her vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days.

Attempted Break-in

A Brockville woman attended to the Brockville Police Station yesterday morning shortly after 8:00 a.m. to report sometime overnight Sunday an attempt was made to break in to her storage shed at her Ormond Street property.

The lock for the shed had been completely removed and entry gained but at the time of the report she was unsure if anything had been removed from the shed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127.

Youths caught stealing at LCBO

Two Brockville youths aged 13 and 11 were apprehended at the King Street LCBO yesterday after staff there caught them stealing two bottles of alcohol from the shelves.

Officers were called to attend the King Street LCBO yesterday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

after it was reported the two young offenders had been apprehended a short distance away. The 13 year old boy is facing charges of theft and breaching his probation while the 11 year old youth was turned over to his parents.

The stolen alcohol was recovered and returned to the store.

Domestic Arrests

Two men were arrested over the weekend in separate domestic incidents in the city.

At 5:45 p.m. Friday evening Brockville Police attended a Daniel Street residence after the victim, a 35 year old Brockville woman, called police saying she and her common-law husband were involved in an argument that turned physical. She told 911 communicators she had been struck in the back of the head with an unidentified object and suffered minor injuries as a result.

When police were arriving at the residence they noticed the 42 year old male resident of the house leaving in his vehicle and attempted to perform a traffic stop. The man continued on, ignoring the police car attempting the stop and police discontinued the pursuit a short distance later because of the snow covered road conditions at the time.

Approximately one hour later the man attended to the Brockville Police Service and surrendered himself into police custody. He is now facing charges of assault with a weapon and flight from police and was held in custody for a bail hearing.

At 1:20 a.m. Sunday morning officers were called to the Holiday Inn Express on a report of a domestic disturbance taking place in one of the rooms. When officers arrived the involved persons had been separated by friends at the hotel and were awaiting police to arrive.

When officers arrived they learned a 39 year old Athens area man and his girlfriend had been arguing during the evening about problems they were having in their relationship when things turned physical. Friends at the hotel were able to bring the woman into another hotel room while locking the man in the hallway until police arrived.

Officers interviewed the witnesses and the 35 year old victim and as a result arrested the man for assault, choking and uttering threats. He was taken into custody and also held for a bail hearing.

Break in to King Street Apartment

Investigators are probing a break in to a King Street West apartment sometime between 11:45 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. while the resident was working.

Just before midnight Sunday, officers were called to an apartment building on King Street above the Golden Gate Restaurant in Brockville when the resident returned home to find a quantity of cash and valuables missing from the apartment. Responding officers with the assistance of Scenes of Crime officers examined the scene and collected forensic evidence from inside the apartment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. Remember the Brockville Police Service is a member of the Kingston and 1000 Islands Crime Stoppers group and to select this on the drop down screen.

Theft of Lottery Tickets

Just before 6:00 p.m. last evening the Brockville Police were called to Mac’s Milk on King Street when staff reported a male suspect had stolen lottery tickets from the store. Brockville Police investigated a similar incident on November 26th of this year at the same location.

While the employee went to the back of the store the suspect described as a white male, 5’11” tall, wearing a dark coloured coat with fur around the hood, red hat, jeans, striped shirt possibly white grey and black stripes, and work boots. He was last seen on foot fleeing towards Leon’s.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. Remember the Brockville Police Service is a member of the Kingston and 1000 Islands Crime Stoppers group and to select this on the drop down screen.

Impaired at RIDE check

A 31 year old Brockville man is facing impaired driving charges as a result of being found driving at a RIDE check on North Augusta Road on Friday afternoon.

RIDE officers were set up on North Augusta Road at 4:30 p.m. when the man driving a grey Saturn approached the officers. They detected an odour of alcohol on his breath and signs of impairment and as a result he was arrested for impaired driving and conveyed to the Brockville Police station for breath samples to be taken. He provided two samples and registered in excess of three times the legal limit.

He is now facing chagres of impaired driving and driving with over the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. He was released with a future court date.

The Festive RIDE program will continue for the remainder of December and throughout the holidays at various times and locations throughout the city. Please enjoy the holiday season and plan ahead and arrange for a ride home.

Vehicles entered overnight in north end

Brockville Police received 6 reports yesterday from residents who had their vehicles entered overnight Wednesday and Thursday in Brockville’s north end. In most of the thefts the vehicle was left unlocked by the owner.

Items taken from the vehicles included loose change, wallets and purses containing identification and credit cards, sunglasses, electronic equipment, and keys.

Areas targeted by thieves included the Montrose and Shearer Drive areas, Vanier Drive and Meighan Crescent neighbourhoods as well as Ferguson Drive.

The reports come at the beginning of the holiday season’s lock or lose it campaign. Motorists are reminded to roll up your windows securely, lock your doors and pocket your keys when exiting your vehicle. Park your vehicle in a well-lit area or a garage and never leave valuables in plain view.

Vehicle thieves will walk streets checking door handles for unlocked vehicles to target. If the door is locked they will continue walking until they find an unlocked car to enter. Please protect your vehicle and lock the doors.

Probation Breaches

Two Brockville men were arrested for breaching the conditions of their probation orders in separate occurrences last evening.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. last evening Brockville Police 911 Communication received a call to attend a Court House apartment when a frightened 32 year old woman and a friend of hers contacted police to say her ex-boyfriend was outside the apartment. He was on probation with a condition not to be within 200 metres of her residence.

Responding officers located the 44 year old man outside the woman’s residence and placed him under arrest for breaching his probation order. He was conveyed to Brockville Police headquarters and later released with new bail conditions and given a future court date. The man is on probation as a result of a May 2017 domestic incident involving the same victim.

While investigating another incident officers discovered a 22 year old Brockville man breaching the conditions of his probation.

Brockville Police officers were responding to another call at a downtown apartment building when the young man answered the front door of the building and then left on King Street. Officers recognized the man and detected an odour of alcohol on his breath when speaking with at the door. They suspected him to be on a probation odour with a condition that he abstain from alcohol and later confirmed the order.

As a result he was arrested a short distance away for breach of his probation and conveyed to the Police Station where he was charged, processed and given a future court date.

Police Pursuit

The Brockville Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle and occupants involved in a pursuit from early this morning, which began near Parkedale Avenue and Broome Road.

Officers were on general patrol in the area of MacGregor Crane at 2:00 a.m. checking on the building when a small silver vehicle came into the area. The officer attempted to approach the vehicle and it fled the area at a high rate of speed. The officer then pursued the vehicle for a short period of time when the vehicle fled westbound on the 401. After a short distance on the 401 at speeds of approximately 190 km/h the officers discontinued the pursuit.

Police are looking for a small silver or grey sedan, possibly a Pontiac G6 or Chevrolet product with two occupants.

Anyone with information on the vehicle or occupants is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Dustin Gamble at 613-342-0127 ext. 6087 (dgamble@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site) or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. Remember to enter the location as Kingston and select Kingston 1000 Islands Crimestoppers.

Domestic Arrest

Brockville Police are currently investigating a domestic disturbance at a Kensington Parkway apartment building from early this morning.

At 5:25 a.m. officers were called to the building when a resident of the building reported a male and a female in the lobby who had been arguing all night. The young woman was crying and upset and when officers arrived requested an ambulance to transport her to the Brockville General Hospital for her injuries.

When officers arrived the male subject fled on foot and was running through parking lots. He initially evaded the responding officers however he was later located and taken into custody by police.

Officers have been speaking with the 21 year old woman after her release from hospital. A 19 year old Brockville man is currently in custody and appearing in bail court facing a number of domestic related charges.The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Steve Rogers at 613-342-0127 ext. 6074 (srogers@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site) or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. Remember to enter the location as Kingston and select Kingston 1000 Islands Crimestoppers.