Category: News

Overnight October 10th / 11th, Brockville Police received several calls of vehicles entered overnight in the north end of town.

Thefts of different items were reported and police ask anyone who had their vehicle entered to contact us for the purposes of seeing where subjects were active. It also assists police when they come across property that may have been stolen.

Once again, these vehicles are typically unlocked. Police remind the public to lock your vehicle doors at all times of day or night.

No suspects have been identified at this time.

On October 14th, Brockville Police stopped a vehicle during general patrol which resulted in the locating and seizing of a quantity of Marijuana.

A Toledo man, 21 years of age, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was released at the scene with a future court date.

On October 13th, Brockville Police dealt with a parked motor vehicle in the north end of the city.
The occupants of the motor vehicle were found to be in possession of a controlled substance. (Drugs)
A local 17 year old female was charged with possessing a small quantity of cocaine.
She was released at the scene with a future court date.

On October 12th, Brockville Police responded to a south end residence in regards to a domestic dispute.
A local 46 year old male, intoxicated, was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace.
He was released when sober unconditionally.

On October 12th, Brockville Police responded to a report of poor driving by another motorist.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The 25 year old city resident was also charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample.
Incident to his arrest, the vehicle he was driving was searched. Police located a rifle and ammunition as a result. Further firearm related charges are pending. The subject was released later with a future court date.

OPERATION IMPACT

Over the holiday weekend, statistics were kept in regards to Operation Impact.

Brockville Police conducted RIDE programs on several occasions, stopping and speaking to about 750 drivers.

We recorded no serious traffic incidents in relation to any injuries or accidents.

Statistically:
1 Impaired Driver
6 charges for no insurance
28 speeding fines
31 charges for other various traffic charges

On October 16th, Brockville Police responded to a disturbance in front of the Georgian Dragon on King St. W.

Officers broke up the starting of a fight and found one of the male combatants to be on release conditions stemming from charges out of Toronto.

The 30 year old, Vancouver resident was charged with breaching his conditions by consuming alcohol.
He was released later with a future court date.

On October 16th, Brockville Police responded to a domestic dispute in the center area of the city.

A 36 year old female from the Kingston area was arrested and charged with assault. She is alleged to have pushed her male counterpart down a flight of stairs. The male suffered no injuries as a result.
The accused was held for bail.

The Brockville Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Acting Chief of Police Scott Fraser, to Chief of Police. Chief Fraser has served as Acting Chief of Police since December 18, 2013.

Chief Fraser has 23 years of policing experience with both the Brockville Police Service, and the Vancouver Police in British Columbia. He has held a number of different positions in his career, all with increased responsibility and authority.

The Brockville Police Services Board is confident in Chief Fraser

On October 8th, Brockville Police took a complaint from a city resident in regards to a fraud.

The female victim met a man on an internet chat site for seniors. The unknown male began making requests for funds after explaining he had run into unfortunate circumstances.

In the end, the victim was out a substantial amount of money. These crimes are becoming all too frequent and are almost impossible to track down the responsible parties.

Police encourage people to not send money to anyone that you have never met. Family members should check on others to make sure no one around them is communicating with another person in this fashion.