November 29 – 30, 2017 Incidents

Violating Bail Conditions

Officers from the Brockville Police Service were called to a Laurier Boulevard apartment building yesterday morning when a caller spotted a 26 year old Brockville man in the building contrary to his bail release conditions.

Just before Noon police were dispatched to the building after confirming the man’s bail conditions not to attend to the building or have any communication with one of the residents of the building. He had been arrested on November 12th in relation to a domestic incident in the building and released on a recognizance of bail to not attend the building or communicate with the victim.

When police arrived they located the man inside the apartment of his November 12th victim. As a result he was placed under arrest for breaching his bail conditions and held for a bail hearing.

 

Domestic Arrest

A 20 year old Brockville man is facing domestic assault charges after Family and Children’s Services advised police of a domestic disturbance which had taken place earlier this week.

Yesterday afternoon the agency contacted police after they had learned of an altercation between the 20 year old man and his 19 year old girlfriend which had occurred on Monday. The altercation turned physical and a young child was present during the incident.

Officers attended and spoke with the persons involved and learned there was an argument which had taken place that later turned into a minor physical altercation. As a result the man was arrested for domestic assault and later released on conditions to stay away from the 19 year old victim.

 

Domestic Investigation continuing

Officers continue to investigate a domestic disturbance which took place last evening just after 9:00 p.m. inside an apartment at 16 Cartier Court.

Just before 10:00 p.m. Brockville Police were called by a 31 year old Brockville area man who stated he was in an apartment at Cartier Court when he and his 27 year old girlfriend became involved in an argument. The argument became heated and at some point became physical when he fled the scene and contacted police.

Investigators interviewed the man last evening but are still attempting to make arrangement to speak with the 27 year old woman with regards to the incident.

Officers would also like to speak with any witnesses who may have saw or heard the disturbance inside 16 Cartier Court last evening around 9 p.m. is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Keith Grace at 613-342-0127 ext. 6091 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

Police Assistance Required in Identifying Suspect

Brockville Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect from a theft which occurred overnight on October 3rd-4th between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The victim had parked his vehicle near his house on Pearl Street and when he returned to his vehicle in the morning noticed his coat containing his wallet and phone was missing and contacted police.

The victim was advised that there had been activity on his banking cards and advised investigators who were able to obtain surveillance photos of the suspect.vlcsnap-2017-11-20-16h09m00s1621vlcsnap-2017-11-20-16h16m39s4071

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Serge Landry at 613-342-0127 ext. 6067 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

November 28 – 29, 2017

Fraudulent Caregiver scam

 Brockville Police are investigating the latest fraudulent scam to hit the area, this one an ad placed for a caregiver of an elderly person.

 Yesterday morning at 11:30 a.m. a Salisbury Avenue resident contacted police regarding an ad she had answered for a job. The job posting was for a caregiver of an elderly person in the community. When she answered the ad and was awarded the job she was given a cheque approximately $5000 and asked to deposit in an account that had been set up through the TD Bank for a wheel chair and accessories for the elderly client and to keep $450 for her first week of work.

 When the victim attended to the bank she was advised the cheque was fraudulent. Bank employees also reported to police that at least two other persons had been into the bank with similar cheques and the same story. Investigators are looking to locate and speak with any other victims who may have answered this ad.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Katie Kijewski of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext. 6093 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

November 27 – 28, 2017 Incidents

Shoplifter Arrested

A 27 year old Brockville man was arrested early last evening when he was observed by staff at Shopper’s Drug Mart in the 1000 Islands Mall concealing items in his clothing and fleeing the store.

Just before 7:00 p.m. officers responded to the Mall to assist staff in apprehending the young man who was now outside the store and running on the mall property. He was located a short distance away and taken into custody and the items recovered.

Further investigation showed the man was on probation at the time of the offence for threatening, mischief under $5000, assault with a weapon and breaching his probation order. As a result he was held for a bail hearing and is facing new charges of theft under $5000 and breaching his probation order.

 

 

Break and Enter

Brockville Police are investigating a break and enter which was reported late last evening to a residence on Pearl Street West.

Just after 10:30 p.m. officers were called to the residence on Pearl Street between William and Perth Streets when the homeowner returned home from work and discovered his laptop computer was missing from inside the residence.

Investigators would be interested in speaking with persons who may have been in the area at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Jeff Wiwchar at 613-342-0127 ext. 6072 or jwiwchar@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site . Tips may also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

November 24 – 25, 2017 Incidents

Impaired Driving

At 4:25 in the morning of the 25th of November 2017 police officers were on patrol in the south end of Brockville and heard a vehicle revving its engine. Officers stopped the motor vehicle and noted an odor of alcohol on his breath. The investigation was furthered and other signs of impairment were noted. He was arrested and breath samples were obtained. He registered twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. The 22 year old man has been released with a future court date.

 

Break and Enter

At 04:00 hours on the morning of the 25th of November 2017 police officers were patrolling the central part of Brockville and observed a man leap from the second story floor of a business, land on the pavement and began running. The officer engaged in a short foot pursuit and apprehended the 18 year old male. Investigation revealed that he had broke into one section of the business in an attempt to gain entry to another. He caused damage to the building.   He has been released with a future court date to answer to various charges including break and enter.

November 23 – 24, 2017 Incidents

Arrest in Cartier Court Disturbance Tuesday

A 56 year old Brockville man is in custody this morning after alert Brockville Police officers spotted the man driving his vehicle in the downtown area around 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday evening at 7:15 p.m. officers were called by Leeds and Grenville EMS to the parking lot at 16 Cartier Court where they were attending to a 25 year old female victim who had been injured as a result of a disturbance with the 56 year old man.

Investigators learned the pair had been arguing in an apartment inside the building which continued out into the parking lot before the man sped away in black van.

He is today at Brockville court for a bail hearing and facing assault and driving charges.

 

RIDE Programs begin this weekend

Brockville Police officers will be starting their RIDE programs for the Christmas Season this coming weekend. Officers will be setting up in various locations throughout Brockville at intermittent times checking for drug and alcohol impaired drivers.

Staff at the Brockville Police Service would like everyone to enjoy the season, but act responsibly. If you are out for the evening, at an office party or celebrating with friends and relatives and have been drinking please arrange for a designated driving or arrange for alternative transportation.

 

November 22 – 23, 2017 Incident

Arrest Warrant Executed

A 56 year old man originally from Brockville but now residing in the Ottawa-Gatineau area was arrested last evening as he was being released from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre for outstanding warrants in Brockville.

The man was originally charged with several counts of fraud dating back to 2013, failed to appear in Brockville Court on June 26th, 2015 and as a result the arrest warrant was issued. Officers from the Brockville Police Service attended to Ottawa, picked the man up and returned him to Brockville last evening.

He was held in custody and will appear in court today for a bail hearing.

 

Police busy with Mental Health Calls

Officers with the Brockville Police Service and their community mental health partners were kept busy with three calls for assistance yesterday during the day.

Shortly after 10 am a concerned mother attended to the Brockville Police Service asking for assistance in getting her son help. Police attended to the woman’s residence and were able to assist in apprehending the young man and convey him to hospital for examination where they were relieved by staff.

At 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, an 18 year old man attended to the Brockville Police Service to speak with an officer. While speaking with the young man the investigating officer became concern for his well-being and conveyed him to the emergency department for examination.

Police attended a west end Brockville residence yesterday afternoon just after 4:00 p.m. when a neighbour contacted police concerned for his 43 year old neighbour. He appeared to be very upset and anxious and friends were not able to calm him. He was conveyed to the Brockville General Hospital to be examined by staff.

 

Street Closures for the Santa Claus parade

Brockville Police would like to advise residents of street closures in effect for the annual Santa Claus parade on Saturday.

  • North Augusta Road between Reynolds Drive and Keefer Streets will be closed between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For North-South traffic and access to the Centennial Youth Arena and Broadway please use Oxford Avenue.
  • Pearl Street between North Augusta Road and Park Streets will be closed from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
  • Park Street between Pearl Street and King Street will be closed from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
  • King Street between Park Street and Edward Street will be closed from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Motorists travelling east or west in the City during these time please use Reynolds Drive.

Parking restrictions will also be in effect along the parade route along Pearl Street between North Augusta and Park Street, Park Street from Pearl to King Street and King Street from Park Street to Edward Street. Police are asking that all vehicles along the parade route be removed by 3 p.m. Saturday for the parade.

November 21 – 22, 2017 Incidents

Vehicles Entered

Several vehicles in the city’s east were entered overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday with money and valuables taken from inside.

During the day yesterday Brockville Police took 7 reports of vehicles entered in the Glenwood Place, Charlotte Place parking lots, and the Salisbury, Sevenoaks and Sussex Place neighbourhood and articles stolen from those vehicles. Other vehicles in the area had been attempted but were locked and entry was not made.

At 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning a resident in the Salisbury, Sevenoaks, Sussex Place area was awakened and observed his motion light going off in his back yard. He observed a young male described as wearing dark layered clothing as if he would be out for a period of time, a hat with ear flaps and carrying a flashlight.

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 and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

Charges Laid for Disobeying School Bus Lights

Charges were laid yesterday in relation to a November 10th incident where a school bus driver contacted police to report a vehicle driving through his red flashing lights in the area of Peden Boulevard and Windsor Drive.

The bus driver was able to write down the license plate number of the vehicle and a description of the vehicle and provide this information to the investigating officer. The officer was able to track down the vehicle owner and serve him with a Provincial Offences Notice with a December 20th traffic court date.

 

Witnesses sought for Cartier Court Disturbance

Investigators are looking to speak with a 56 year old Brockville man in relation to a disturbance last evening in the parking lot at Cartier Court.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. last evening Brockville Police were asked to attend the rear lot of 16 Cartier Court at the request of Leeds and Grenville EMS. Paramedics were attending to a 25 year old Brockville woman who had been injured as a result of a disturbance that had occurred just prior to police and EMS arrival. The 56 year old man who was also involved in the disturbance had left the area in a black van prior to the arrival of emergency services. The woman suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from hospital.

Investigators learned the two had been arguing earlier in the apartment building and the disagreement continued into the parking lot when the man left in his vehicle.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. Sam Evers of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext.6094 or by email at severs@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

 

November 20 – 21, 2017 Incidents

Public’s Assistance sought in Shopper’s Drug Mart theft

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft at Shopper’s Drug Mart late Saturday November 4th.

Shortly before midnight on November 4th the young man is observed entering the store wearing dark clothing and carrying either a duffle bag or large shopping bag with him. He is observed to walk down the Health and Beauty aisle and put several items into the bag and then proceed to the fragrance area and select more items. Once his bag was filled he proceeded to the exit where he set off the store alarm and continued walking out the door. Staff approached him to return but the suspect fled the area.

On the 6th of November 2017 staff at Shopper’s Drug Mart contacted police after reviewing the security footage and learning almost $2000 worth of Health and Beauty products was taken.

The suspect is described as approximately 20-30 years of age with blonde hair wearing a black toque, a grey coat over a brown sweater and blue jeans. He was carrying a grey or blue sports bag or duffle bag.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dave Jeggo of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext. 6078 or by email at djeggo@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

 

Police Car strikes Deer

Just before 9 a.m. yesterday morning Constable Dustin Gamble was eastbound on Centennial Road just east of the OSPCA building when a deer jumped out of the ditch in front of his police vehicle. Despite braking he slid on the ice and struck the deer.

The police cruiser suffered minor front end damage to the grill and push bar on the front of the vehicle. Constable Gamble was not injured in the collision, but the deer had to be euthanized.

November 17 – 20, 2017 Incidents

Theft

On the 17th of November, 2017 in the late evening hours, police received a call regarding a theft in progress at a store in the north end of Brockville. Information received is the suspect had since left the store via a taxi. He was located a short distance later in a south end apartment complex where he was arrested for the offence of theft. A quantity of stolen property was located on the 36 year old accused. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

 

Shoplifting

On the 18th of November, 2017 in the afternoon, police received a call to attend a store in the north end of Brockville regarding a shoplifter in custody. Upon police arrival the 27 year old male shoplifter was resisting arrested and a struggle ensued. He was arrested by police. He was released on with a court date for resist arrest and theft under $5000.

 

Impaired Driving

On the 18th of November, 2017 in the evening hours, police conducted a traffic stop of a car in the City of Brockville. A road side test was conducted and as a result of the driver registered a fail, he was arrested for the offence of over 80mgs/100ml of blood. Breath tests were conducted of the driver which resulted in him having almost 3 times the legal limit in his blood. A 45 year old male was released with a court date.

 

Theft

On the 19th of November, 2017 in the morning hours, police received a call regarding a theft from a local restaurant. A vehicle description and driver was provided to police. The vehicle and occupant were located in the south end of town where he was arrested for the offence of theft under. A 26 year old male was released with a future court date.  

 

 

November 16 – 17, 2017 Incidents

Family Assistance Provided

Brockville Police were called to a Bartholomew Street residence yesterday morning to assist with a 27 year old single mother and her 4 year old child.

 At approximately 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning a concerned neighbour contacted police when the 27 year old woman was banging on her door and very upset. At the time she had her young child with her and was concerned for both her and her child’s safety.

 When police arrived, they were able to speak with woman and arrange for someone to come and look after her 4 year old child. The woman was then conveyed by police to the Brockville General Hospital for examination.

 

Telemarketing Scam

The Brockville Police Association is NOT telemarketing area residents.

Yesterday afternoon, Brockville Police received reports from area residents they were contacted by what appeared to be a Brockville phone number and advised by the caller they were calling on behalf of the Brockville Police Association. The caller was asking for large donations to educate children on bullying and drugs.

The Brockville Police Service and the Brockville Police Association are warning the public this is a fraudulent scam and are not currently participating in any such fund raising initiative. Please do not fall victim to this scam.

 

High Water Levels

As a result of the recent rain and cooler weather, water levels in area creeks and streams are again quite high and running fast.

 The Brockville Police are reminding area residents to respect the water levels, and remind children of the dangers of playing near fast running water, especially as temperatures dip and shorelines become icy and slippery.

 

Salvation Army Kettle Drive

Today is the opening day of this year’s Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive. Members of the Brockville Police Service will be staffing the kettle at the Canadian Tire Store on Parkedale Ave from 10 a.m. this morning until 6:00 p.m. this evening.

Please come out and see us and if possible make a donation to the Kettle for this very worthwhile cause.