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Assault

On February 23rd, Brockville Police began an investigation into a dated domestic assault complaint.

A local, 47 year old woman, revealed she was the vicitm of domestic assault on two different dates in January and early February of this year.  The vicitm was struck in the head and chest area during three of the incidents. In one dispute, she was kept from leaving her apartment and another incident resulted in her breathing being compromised by the accused placing a hand over her mouth and nose.  The local, 34 year old accused, was arrested and charged by Police later in the day.

He was held for a bail hearing and faces charges of assault, forcible confinement, choking and breaching his probation.  The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incidents.

Threats Investigation

On February 22nd at 10:11 am., Brockville Police investigated a threatening complaint.

A local, 65 year old male, was inside a north end box store when he recognized a local female from his past then proceeded to threaten her wellbeing.  Police located the man, known to them, and he was arrested and charged with utter threats.

The subject was released on conditions and given a future court date.

Noise Complaint

On February 22nd at 11:09 pm., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment building for a noise complaint.

Officers spoke to residents who were advised to turn down music levels. Before Police even left the area, noise levels returned to those causing the original complaints.  When re-attending to speak with subjects in the unit, one of the males was found to be on release conditions that included no consumption of alcohol.  The local, 27 year old, was arrested and charged with breaching his undertaking.  He was released the following morning with a future court date.

Motor Vehicle Accident

On February 19th at 8:32 pm., Brockvile Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at a north end intersection.

When Officers arrived on scene, witnesses informed them that the male driver of one of the vehciles had left the scene and another male was now trying to pass himself off as the driver.  Police located the absent, 28 year old, local male, later and charged him with fail to remain, fail to yield to traffic and driving while suspended.  The other male was a relation of the accused. The local, 51 year old, was charged with obstructing Police and was released with a future court date.

There were no injuries involved in the accident although the younger man struck himself in the face to try and create injuries that he felt would match up with airbag contact.

Missing Female Located

On February 20th, during the afternoon hours, Brockville Police located a missing, 13 year old female.

She was found in the company of another female, 15 years of age. The two teens were under conditions of probation that included not to be in each other’s company.  The 13 year old was remanded into custody after no environment was found suitable to release her into. She will appear in bail court today.

Police have still to process the 15 year old female on her charges although she will be released at that time with a future court date.

Noise Complaint

On February 20th at 10:14 pm., Brockville Police responded to a noise complaint at an apartment in the center of town.

Some of the visitors to the residence left in cabs. One male however, was having trouble following direction and was intoxicated.  The local, 24 year old, was arrested and charged with public intoxication.  He was released with a fine when sober.

Mischief

On February 21st at 12:25 am., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment complex along with the Brockville Fire Department.  Three males were observed entering the complex where they discharged a fire extinguisher in the common area of the building.  The investigation is ongoing in regards to suspects.

Family Dispute

On February 21st at 2:31 pm., Brockville Police attended a north end apartment building for a family dispute.

A local. 25 year old male, was arguing with another family member in the hallway.  At that time, Police spoke to the parties involved and offered advice. 

Police were called to reattend the building at 6:11 pm.  The male was in the community under strict conditions placed on him by the courts.  He was arrested for breaching his conditions by not keeping the peace and not taking certain medication.

He was held for bail court.

Family Dispute

On February 21st at 8:55 pm., Brockville Police attended a family dispute at a south end residence.

A local, 14 year old male, was giving family members a hard time and was described as being out of control.  Police escorted the youth to hospital to speak to appropriate people and obtain needed help.

Missing person Timothy Chapman has been located and is speaking with our officers.  Thank you to the community and media for your assistance.

Impaired Driving

On February 19th at 2:54 am., Brockville Police stopped a vehicle on a south end street to begin an impaired investigation.

The male driver had consumed alcohol and as a result, Officers demanded a sample of his breath for a roadside device.  The local, 31 year old, began to walk away from the scene and would not comply with the request that is required by law.  The man resisted Officers physically when being arrested.  Police did receive breath samples after arriving at the station.

Charges of impaired operation, driving over .08% and obstruct Police were laid.  The accused was released later in the day with a future court date.

On February 17th, Brockville Police took a report of a missing person.

A local, 21 year old man, Timothy Chapman has not been heard from since Saturday evening after leaving a drinking establishment on King Street.  A third party read a post on his Facebook account in which he mentioned harming himself.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the young man.

Impaired Driving

On February 17th at 7:22 pm., Brockville Police received a complaint of a motor vehicle parked in the middle of a south end street.

Officers noted a man passed out behind the wheel, the vehicle still in drive and the motor running. Attempts to wake the man were unsuccessful.  Eventually, a window was smashed out of the vehicle but the man still did not wake up until physical contact made with him.  The local, 48 year old, was arrested and charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired and being over .08%.  Breath samples obtained registered almost four times the legal limit.  He was released the next day when sober and given a future court date. The vehicle was impounded.

Missing Youth

On February 17th at 7:41 pm., Brockville Police attended a south end residence to investigate a missing 13 year old female.

The local youth was reported by her mother as missing. A probation order was in effect for the teen which involved conditions about abiding by house rules and being of good behavior.  Police received another call around 2:00 am., advising the girl had returned home. She now faces charges of breaching her probation order

Brockville Police fielded numerous calls yesterday concerning residents having difficulties travelling on certain streets.

With the amount of snow that fell in a short period of time, it was difficult for all streets to be plowed in a timely fashion.  Other than difficulties with traffic flow in some areas, we were incident free.  Only one minor motor vehicle accident was reported for the day.

Police remind people of the importance concerning removing snow from their vehicle windows under these circumstances. Visibility is already compromised when snow is falling, being able to see all other traffic is vital to everyone’s safety.

Don’t forget to leave extra room between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. More distance is required to stop and to react soon enough to another driver’s unforeseen actions.

The Brockville Police Service is pleased to announce they have received $75,000 from the Civil Remedies Grant Program from the Ministry of the Attorney General for the launch of Connections, a new community based program.

Building a healthy and safe community is a key mission of the Brockville Police Service. As such, we are always trying to work with our community partners to identify times where we can have earlier interventions, engage with youth and keep them from coming in contact with the criminal justice system. A common factor among youth in the justice system is that they have been suspended or expelled from school at one time.

Connections’ programs provide a supervised, supported, and safe environment where youth can build life skills, increase personal success, practice responsible behavior, and become more engaged in the community.

We are providing a support for youth who have been in trouble at school and need some help to get back on the right track.

Short-Term Day Program (grades 6-12): 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Throughout the day, staff provides support for schoolwork, life and social skills, recreation, and access to a variety of artistic outlets. Support staff also has put a strong emphasis on helping youth make meaningful connections to various community support services.

After School Program: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The afterschool program targets youth leaders in our community. The programs are student led with the assistance of adult mentors. The leaders are paid to run the programs that other youth are interested in. The programs are for our grade 6-12 students and activities range from private French tutoring, homework clubs, sports, music lesson, art lessons, dungeons and dragons club, improv club and more.

Connections’ Community Partners include; Youth Opportunity in the Arts, Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, Upper Canada District School Board, RNJ Youth Services, YMCA, Employment Education Centre, Children’s Mental Heath of Leeds Grenville, and  Lanark Leeds Grenville Addictions and Mental Health.

Community Service

On February 12th at 10:17 am., Brockville Police attended a north end apartment building to check on the wellbeing of a local male.  The 54 year old, had made comments over the phone, indicating he wanted to harm himself.  Officers spoke to the male in his apartment and decided to escort him to hospital for appropriate care.

Unwanted Person

On February 13th at 2:31 am., Brockville Police attended a downtown bar to deal with an unwanted man.

The local, 19 year old, had been removed from the establishment but was still causing problems outside the premises.  Officers noted the man was intoxicated and expected further problems with no intervention.  The man was arrested and charged with public intoxication.  He was released when sober and issued a fine.

Unwanted Person

On February 13th at 2:58 am., Brockville Police attended a north end residence in regards to an unwanted person.

A local, 33 year old man, attended the residence of his ex-girlfriend’s and was trying to gain entry.  When Officers arrived on scene, the subject was trying to lift the garage door after banging on windows and doors to no avail.  Police arrested and charged the man with trespassing at night , uttering threats and breaching his probation. The subject also resisted Officers during his arrest and faces another charge for those actions.

The vicitm was spoken to further the next day when new incidents were revealed that took place late in 2015. An investigation is ongoing in relation to those allegations and further charges will be laid concerning threats made and possible firearm offences.The subject was possibly in possession of firearms while under a court order forbidding possession of same.

Police are now looking to relocate the man as he was released on conditions for the incident on the weekend.  A warrant will be sought for his arrest. Police can’t comment any further on future charges until the man is located.

Community Service

On February 14th at 5:47 am., Brockville Police spoke to a female who showed up in the front lobby of the Police Service.  The 45 year old, Gananoque resident, was not making much sense and her thoughts were irrational.  Officers escorted the woman to hospital for appropriate treatment.

Domestic Dispute

On February 15th at 3:17 am., Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a south end residence.

The man and woman began arguing which resulted in the woman becoming very upset.  She was threatening to harm herself while holding onto a knife.  No one was hurt in the incident but Officers apprehended the female to have her attend the hospital with them.  The woman was left in the care of medical staff for appropriate attention.