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Domestic Disturbance

Police attended to a south end residence in response to a domestic disturbance. As a result of their investigation a 30 year old male was arrested and charged with assault, sexual assault, and uttering threats. He is currently being held for a bail hearing.

Breach of Conditions and Drug Offences

A 34 year old female was arrested after she was located in a south end apartment building. She was on conditions not to be at that residence. As a result she was charged with breaching her previous release conditions as well as possession of a controlled substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances act. She is being held for a bail hearing.

Public Intoxication

A 30 year old male subject was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place after police received a complaint last evening in a downtown location. He was later released from custody when he was sober.

Counterfeit Money

A 32 male subject was identified as the suspect paying with $100 (photocopied) bills at 2 local businesses. The same male attempted to use counterfeit money at a 3^rd location in town however store clerk refused to accept it and called police. The male subject was arrested and charged. Any other business that have received any suspected counterfeit money are asked to call police

Failure to Attend

A 20 year old male subject was arrested on a warrant for failing to attend for identification prints. He was released with a future court date

Licence Suspension

While speaking to the driver of a motor vehicle in a downtown location, police observed that he had been consuming alcohol and was on conditions to only operate a vehicle with an ignition Interlock device as a result of previous conviction of impaired driving.

The driver was charged with failing to provide a breath sample and was issued a future court date along with a licence suspension. His vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days

Shoplifting

On the 24^th of October at 5:00pm Brockville Police attended a North End Store regarding a shoplifter. A local 56 year old loaded a cart with approximately $750 worth of goods and exited the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. Store security arrested the subject and turned over to police. She was released with a future court date and fingerprint date.

On the 24^th of October at 5:00pm Brockville Police attended a North End Store regarding a shoplifter. A local 56 year old loaded a cart with approximately $500 worth of goods and exited the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. Store security arrested the subject and turned over to police. He was released with a future court date and fingerprint date.

It is unknown whether the 2 suspects knew each other due to the same time of the occurrences.

Houses being egged

Police are still receiving calls of houses being egged in the North End of the City. If you see any suspicious people please contact us.

Assault

On October 23rd, Brockville Police attended to a south end residence for a domestic related disturbance. As a result of speaking with all parties, a 37 year old male was arrested for assault and utter threats. The male was held for a bail hearing on October 24th.

Theft from vehicle

On the 21^st of October, 2016 Brockville Police received a complaint of a theft from an unlocked vehicle.   Sometime during the night unknown person(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle in the south end of town and stole a cellular telephone and loose change.

The Brockville Police Service urges people to lock their vehicles. These are often crimes of opportunity with vehicles left unlocked and valuables in plain sight.

Medical Assist

On the 21^st of October, 2016 at approximately 22:14 hours members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a local south end Taxi stand for reports of an elderly female that had suffered a seizure.

While on scene the female experienced additional seizures. EMS was contacted and subsequently attended. The female was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary examination.

Domestic Assault

On October 19th at 2:21 pm, Brockville Police spoke with a local 79 year old woman after she attended the Service looking for advice.  She was having difficulties with her 82 year old husband and his mental health.  Officers learned she had actually been the victim of domestic violence and was still carrying some bruising as a result.  After speaking with her at length, Officers located the accused and placed him under arrest for assault.  He was released soon after into the care of another family member.  Conditions were placed on the man until his court date in November.

Mental Health

On October 20th at 3:04 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end street after witnesses described a man walking in traffic.

When Officers located the local 48 year old, he was making strange comments and was not dressed for the weather.  Police then learned he was a resident of a city mental health home.  Apprehended for his own safety, he was then placed in the custody of hospital staff for appropriate care.

Utter Threats

On October 20th at 3:29 pm, a local 33 year old woman reported threats made towards her by her ex-spouse.

Police learned the evening prior, the man was on the phone with their young daughter and became upset when the victim would not speak with him as well.  He then threatened to kill the woman via the conversation with the daughter.  Officers contacted the local 32 year old and requested he attend the Police station.  Shortly after 6:00 pm the man arrived, was arrested and charged with uttering a threat and placed in custody.

A bail court appearance will take place.

Break and Enter

On October 21st at 1:27 am, Brockville Police attended a south end residence in regards to a break and enter.

The residents heard a noise and attended an entry door on the south side of the home.  Nothing was noted to be missing but water on the floor showed someone had made it into the residence.  The victims indicated the door was not locked at the time of the offence.

A search of the area was negative for suspects.  The investigation is continuing.

Mental Health

On October 21st at 3:15 am, a local 71 year old woman, attended the Police station to report a group of males broke into her apartment and threatened her with a hammer.  Officers attended her residence with the female and all appeared in order.  It became obvious she was struggling with mental health issues.  She was escorted to hospital and left with medical staff for needed help.

Operation Door Knock

On October 20th, during the early evening hours, Brockville Police attended several homes in the city to ensure compliance with bail conditions.

Operation Door Knock places curfews and house arrest conditions on certain individuals charged with criminal offences.  Two different males were found to be breaching their conditions.  In both cases, the parties did not reside at the address given to the courts.  These investigations are ongoing and charges are likely to follow.

Break and Enter

On October 18th at 2:15 pm, Brockville Police took a complaint of a break and enter to a south end apartment.

The victim indicated the event took place sometime over the weekend but he was reporting it two days later.  Electronics and small appliances were taken and the apartment was “tossed”.  Officers gathered what evidence they could after the fact.

The investigation is ongoing as to suspects.

Warrant Execution

On October 18th at 6:04 pm, Brockville Police arrested a local 51 year old man after he turned himself in for an outstanding warrant.  The subject failed to attend the station to have his fingerprints taken earlier in the month.  His prints now obtained, he was released on the charge for failing to attend and given a new court date.

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

On October 19th at 2:38 pm, Brockville Police attended the Thousand Islands Secondary School after a student was struck by a vehicle.

The local 14 year old male youth, stepped out from between two buses on Parkedale Avenue heading south and was struck by an east bound vehicle.  He was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

There are no charges being laid on either party.

Mental Health

On October 19th at 4:59 pm, Brockville Police received a call from a local woman concerned her mother was in crisis.

The local 58 year old informed her daughter she had swallowed a quantity of pills from a recent prescription.  Officers checked her residence without success.  Investigation led Officers to a south end church where mom was taking part in a group activity.  She informed Officers she made the comments to obtain attention from her daughter and had no intentions of hurting herself.  She was spoken to about the consequences of making these types of statements.

Motorcycle Cut Off

On October 19th at 6:05 pm, Brockville Police attended a Stewart Blvd. intersection to investigate a single motor vehicle accident.

A local 71 year old man was operating his motorcycle south bound on Stewart Blvd. when he was cut off by another south bound vehicle attempting a lane change.  The man lost control of the bike while trying to avoid contact.  He then slid for a distance on the paved surface.  Paramedics took the man to hospital for treatment of unjuries to his upper and mid torso.

The accident is still under investigation in regards to charges.

Warrant Execution

On October 19th at 11:24 pm. Brockville Police, on general patrol, observed a local 25 year old man riding his bike on a north end street.  Officers knew the man was wanted for failing to attend for his fingerprints for charges before the courts.  He was arrested on the strength of the warrant and released shortly afterwards with a new court for the new charge.

Mental Health

On October 17th at 10:12 am, Brockville Police received information from the mother of a local 18 year old man regarding his mental health.  She indicated he had texted her, advising he swallowed a quantity of pills.

Officers located the young male on his bike in the area of Ormond Street and Bramshot Avenue.  He was weaving in and out of traffic, trying to elude Police.  He was apprehended in the area of Parkedale Avenue and California Avenue.  An escort was provided to hospital for appropriate care.

There are no charges stemming from the incident.

Impaired Driver on Motorbike

On October 17th at 5:02 pm, Brockville Police stopped two males operating an ATV and a motorbike near the tracks on Perth Street.

The 22 year old operating the ATV was issued warnings under the Highway Traffic Act.  T

he operator of the motorbike, a local 23 year old, was arrested for impaired driving.  He was taken in front of a breath technician and provided two samples of his breath.  Both samples registered readings one and a half times the legal limit.  His licence is now suspended for 90 days and the bike was impounded.  Charges of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit were laid and the accused was released with a future court date.

Warrant

On October 14th at 8:21 am, Brockville Police attended the Kingston Police Service to escort a wanted man back to Brockville.

The 32 year old Kingston resident failed to attend court on August 26th in Brockville. He was arrested and charged with failing to attend court and taken to bail court on Friday afternoon.

Intoxicated at Court

On October 14th at 9:16 am, Brockville Police arrested a local woman at the court house when she showed up for her appearance in an intoxicated state. The 51 year old was breaching her probation order as a result. She was later released with a summons to deal with the new charge.

Neighbour Dispute

On October 14th at 2:51 pm, Brockville Police attended a neighbour dispute in the north end of the city.

A local 57 year old man began throwing tomatoes at his 58 year old neighbour. The neighbour was then subjected to being sprayed with a hose and decided he had enough, contacting Police. Officers arrested the man to prevent a further breach of the peace. He was released later in the day without charges after settling down and being given a warning for his behaviour.

Warrant

On October 15th at 4:12 pm, Brockville Police attended the Ottawa Police Service to escort a local 35 year old man back to Brockville. The man had been arrested by their Service as a result of a warrant held by us. On September 27th the man failed to attend a court appearance in Brockville, resulting in the issuance of a warrant. He was held in custody and will appear later today in bail court.

Police Assistance

On October 15th at 6:06 pm, Brockville Police assisted the RCMP and Port Authorities in locating a boat at Blockhouse Island.

The operator and passengers of the boat, from New York state, had been reported as possibly impaired and had not reported in when arriving in Canada. Officers located the parties at a King Street West restaurant. Brockville Police provided assistance escorting the individuals to Prescott. At the time of this report, there is no information on the number of people involved, ages etc. The investigation is being conducted by the RCMP and American agencies.

Fire

On October 16th at 3:02 am, Brockville Police received information of a garbage can on fire in the area of King Street West and John Street. Officers put the fire out with an onboard fire extinguisher. Police believe the fire was an arson. There are no suspects at this time.

Strange Behaviour

On October 16th at 3:48 pm, Brockville Police attended the area of highway #2 and Lyn Road in regards to a man acting strangely.

A local 37 year old was reported to be running out into traffic. He would not co-operate with Officers on the scene and was very agitated. He was arrested for his own protection, Police were uncertain as to whether he had ingested a drug or not. He was released without charges when his demeanor changed.

Domestic Dispute

On October 16th at 4:14 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a south end residence.

A local 49 year old man was engaged in a dispute with his commom-law. Their adult daughter was also present. Information provided, described the man outside the residence yelling and also intoxicated. Officers spoke to the parties involved and arrested the man to prevent a further breach of the peace. He was released without charges when sober.

Theft of Wallet

On October 17th at 5:41 am, Brockville Police spoke to a south end resident regarding theft of his wallet. The victim discovered his credit card had already been used at several locations within the city. The investigation is ongoing into a suspect.