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Female Arrested in Intimate Partner Dispute

On March 5, 2024, at about 11:45am, police received a call from a male advising his 38-year-old, girlfriend, were in a dispute where an assault had taken place in the area of James St. Investigation revealed that the female had thrown a cup of liquid on the male and also had caused unrepairable damage to his guitar. The female was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and mischief under $5,000.00. She was released with a future court date and conditions to abstain from communicating with the male.

Later that day at about 5:00pm, police received information from the male victim that the 38-year-old, female subject, had contacted him. There were comments made that also caused officers to have concern for her well-being. She was located and assessed, as well as arrested for the offence of fail to comply with undertaking regarding breaching the non-communication condition. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Early Morning Break and Enter

On March 6, 2024, at about 6:15am, police received a report of an alarm at the Telus Store at 2447 Parkedale Ave. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that a window on the front of the store had been smashed and the store entered by the suspect. It was determined through video evidence that a lone individual had entered the store at about 6:09am, and stole various merchandise in the approximate range of four to five thousand dollars. The suspect then fled the scene in a dark coloured minivan, a couple of minutes later. Officers continue to work on identifying the suspect, however, we encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

Male Arrested after Intimate Partner Dispute

On March 6, 2024, at about 9:00pm, police received a call regarding an intimate partner dispute at a residence on Bridlewood Dr. Officers responded and investigation revealed that a couple at the residence had recently been in a dispute regarding a financial situation. The argument had escalated to the point that the 46-year-old, male, had punched two holes in the wall and thrown several items around the house, causing damage. Other family members were present in the household. The male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.00. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Intimate Partner Dispute Leads to Arrest Multiple Offences

On March 8, 2024, at about 12:15am, police received a call regarding an injured female during a dispute in the area of Cartier Court. Investigation revealed that a female was involved in a dispute with her 50-year-old, female, partner. The couple were in a dispute over cigarettes when the victim was attacked by her partner, receiving several strikes to the face and being choked. The victim got free from the area and sought help from someone nearby. Police were then notified. Paramedics attended and checked on the victim’s injuries, which can be described as non-life-threatening. The female assailant was arrested an held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault cause bodily harm, overcome resistance (choking) and uttering threats to cause harm.

Subject Fled Scene of a Traffic Stop and Later Arrested

On March 3, 2024, at about 1:00am, officers had conducted a vehicle on George St., for traffic related infractions. It was found that there was a 38-year-old, male driver, alone with a female sleeping in the back seat, not wearing a seatbelt. The male driver appeared to be very nervous and it was determined that he provided a fake name to police. He was unable to provide required documents and answer basic questions. The inside of the vehicle was in disarray with drug paraphernalia visible. Officers’ then developed the belief that the driver was under the influence of substances and a roadside breath demand was made. He refused to cooperate with the roadside demand and then then sped off from the officers, fleeing the area. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle again as there was concern for the female in the rear seat, but the pursuit did not continue due to public safety concerns. Further investigation revealed the identity of the male and female. It was discovered that the male driver was on conditions to abstain from communicating with the female in the vehicle. These conditions were in relation to a previous incident with concerns for her safety.

Later, on March 4, 2024, the male was located in an unrelated matter by the OPP. The male was arrested, turned over to the Brockville Police Service and held for a bail hearing. He was charged with the offences of fail to comply with release order, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, flight from police, obstruct police, refusal to comply with breath demand, and multiple Highway Traffic Act offences.      

Over this past weekend alone, the Brockville Police Service responded to 117 calls for service. While investigating these calls for service, eight arrests were made along with 19 Criminal Code and 13 Highway Traffic Act charges laid. Below are a few of those details. 

Impaired Driving

On March 2, 2024, at about 2:15am, officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle in the area of Stewart Blvd and the Highway 401. The vehicle was stopped and there were several individuals inside. Officers believed that the 19-year-old, male driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside breath sample was taken and it resulted in a fail. The male was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for additional testing. There, it was confirmed that the male was driving while impaired. The vehicle was impounded, drivers licence suspended and he was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg. He was released with a future court date.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Charges

On March 3, 2024, at about 6:30pm, police received a 911 call at a residence on Georgina St. in regards to screaming at the residence. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that a 56-year-old, female and her male partner were in a verbal dispute over the need to repair damages to their vehicle. During the argument, the female punched a television multiple times and then struck it with a hammer. She was placed under arrest and charged with mischief under $5,000.00. She was released on conditions and a future court date.

Female Charged with Theft and Mischief

On March 2, 2024, at about 10:00am, police received a call to the Days Inn hotel on Stewart Blvd. regarding a theft and property damage. Investigation revealed that a 26-year-old, female was at the hotel visiting a male who had rented a room. During the time she was there, she stole the males debit card, phone and $500.00 cash. She also cut up the debit card and damaged his cell phone beyond repair. Shortly after, she stole approximately $200.00 worth of groceries from the hotel kitchen. She was placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of theft, three counts of fail to comply with probation and mischief under $5,000.00.

Multiple Warrant Executions Over the Weekend

On March 1, 2024, at about 10:15pm – 28-year-old, male arrested on three outstanding warrants for failing to attend court and two counts of fail to comply with probation.

On March 3, 2024, at about 6:00am – 26-year-old, male arrested on three outstanding warrants with charges consisting of three counts of fail to comply with probation, fail to attend for fingerprinting and fail to attend court.

Both males were held in custody for a bail hearing.

Arrest Made After Domestic Disturbance

On February 28, 2024, at about 5:30pm, police received a 911 call with information regarding a domestic assault that took place in the area of Reynold’s Dr. Officers attended the location and investigation revealed that the female had been assaulted by being pushed down and forcibly confined in the residence. The 38-year-old, male subject, had left the residence just prior to police arrival. Further to this, there was evidence that the victim had been assaulted and choked a short time previous. Injuries are non-life-threatening. Officers searched for the male subject and located him a short time later. He was placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of assault, unauthorized possession of a weapon (knife), unlawfully in a dwelling, overcome resistance by choking, forcible confinement and fail to comply with probation.

Male Arrested After Threats with a Weapon  

On February 25, 2024, at about 8:00pm, police received a call regarding a male threatening multiple others with a knife. Investigation revealed that a 28-year-old, male attended a residence on Kensington Pkwy. There were multiple people in the residence and a verbal dispute ensued. During the dispute the male subject made threats to slit two individuals throats while in possession of a knife. The male was arrested for two counts of uttering threats and fail to comply with probation as he had a condition to abstain from the possession of weapons, including knives. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Weapon Used in Aggravated Assault

This morning, February 17, 2024, shortly after 7:00am, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a stabbing that had taken place at a residence in the cities south end. Investigation revealed that four male suspects had attended to the residence and a male was stabbed by an edged weapon. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At this time, it is not believed there is any further risk to public safety. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Group Altercation

On February 17, 2024, at about 12:30am, police received multiple calls regarding a fight in the area of King St. W. It was described as involving a group in the range of 15-20 people.  The fight was instigated by two males who were originally in a verbal altercation. The altercation started out in a verbal dispute that escalated, where one male began striking the other male multiple times. Then, others in the area became involved and the disturbance became physical for many. Injuries received by anyone involved are considered non-life-threatening.  The incident is still under investigation and police have already identified many involved. Once the investigation is complete, applicable charges will be laid. If anyone has information regarding the incident we are asking that you contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

Calls for Service

Since February 12, 2024, the Brockville Police Service has received 192 calls for service. Among those calls’ officers have executed six arrest warrants, four mental health apprehensions and laid 41 charges consisting of 17 traffic charges and 24 criminal charges. Officers during this period averaged almost 40 calls for service each day. Multiple investigations are significant and will be investigated in depth by our Criminal Investigations Branch.

Call to Assist Paramedics Leads to Arrest

On February 10, 2024, at about 3:00am, police received a call to a residence on Pine St. to assist Paramedics with an agitated male who has locked himself in the residence. Police attended and identified a 23-year-old, male at the residence, who eventually was co-operative. The male advised he felt as if people were watching him and he was admittedly experiencing drug withdrawals. This male was also known to be wanted on outstanding charges, stemming from an incident where he failed to stop for police on February 8, 2024. He was arrested for dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

R.I.D.E. Program Removes Impaired Driver from the Road

On February 11, 2024, at about 11:45pm, the Brockville Police Service was conducting a R.I.D.E. Program, on William St. At that time, a 35-year-old, male was stopped by officers while operating his vehicle. There were signs of alcohol consumption and officers requested a roadside screening breath sample. The test sample resulted in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. There it was confirmed that the male was operating the vehicle while over 80mg of alcohol. His vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. He was released on conditions and a future court date.

Impaired Driver Removed from Road

On February 12, 2024, at about 6:30am, officers were on patrol and received a call of a suspicious looking vehicle in the area of Church St. Officers located the vehicle in question and found a 45-year-old, female asleep at the wheel of her car. Investigation revealed that she was in fact impaired by drugs and in possession of various substances. She was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. Later, the tests confirmed her impairment. She vehicle was impounded, drivers licence suspended and charged with operation while impaired by drugs, possession of Cocaine and possession of over 30g of dried cannabis. She was released with conditions and a future court date.

Female Arrested for Assault

On February 12, 2024, at about 10:45pm, police received a call to a residence on Buell St., in regards to a male who had been assaulted. Investigation revealed that the male was there in an attempt to visit another person as the building is a multi-unit dwelling. Another resident identified to be a 44-year-old, female did not want this male at the residence. An argument ensued where she attempted to tell him to leave. She the slapped, kicked and then struck the male with a coat rack. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The female was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. She was eventually released with conditions and a future court date.

Female Arrested After Failing to Stop for Police

On February 13, 2024, at about 1:15am, an officer attempted to perform a motor vehicle stop on a female operating a Quebec plated vehicle, in the wrong direction, on the one-way section of William St. As the officer followed he observed other behaviour that drew concern to the driver’s sobriety. As he attempted to stop the vehicle, she made a U-turn and attempted to flee the area. The officer made several demands to her through an open window to stop, however, she yelled at the officer and fled. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed in a manner that was dangerous to the public, making no attempt to stop for stop signs.

A short time later other officers attended the area in search of the suspect. The suspect vehicle was located in the area of Ormond St., and boxed in by officers preventing it from fleeing any further. The driver was identified as a 38-year-old, female from Quebec. She was not co-operative with police when asked to exit the vehicle. Officers were able to get the door unlocked and she was taken into custody. She continued to struggle, yell and swear as she was resistant. Her vehicle was towed from the roadway. She was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of flight from police, dangerous driving, resist arrest, and various other traffic related offences including; driving wrong way, disobey stop sign, drive motor vehicle – no licence and insurance related offences.  

Incident at the ODR Leads to Assault Charges

On February 6, 2024, at about 4:00pm, police received a call of a youth who was assaulted at the Outdoor Rink at Rotary Park on George St. Investigation revealed that a 22-year-old, male became upset as he believed a group of youths was calling him names. As tensions escalated, the 22-year-old, grabbed one of the youths who was a 14-year-old, male and punched him numerous times. The youth received injuries however, they were considered non-life-threatening. Information was collected at the scene and police were able to identify the assailant. He was located, arrested and charged by police with assault and failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Intimate Partner Violence

On February 7, 2024, at about 8:15pm, police received multiple calls regarding a disturbance at a residence on Brock St. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that a 21-year-old, male had assaulted his girlfriend by throwing her to the ground, choking her and pulling her hair. Officers arrested the male where he spit on an officer and began to throw himself about in an attempt to claim injury while in custody. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to cellblock where his behaviour continued by punching the walls and making derogatory comments. He was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, choking, assault police officer and mischief under $5,000.00.

Intimate Partner Violence

On February 7, 2024, at about 5:30pm, police received a call regarding a disturbance that took place at a residence on Webster Cres. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that a 49-year-old, male and his girlfriend had been in a dispute. It was discovered that the male was under the influence of alcohol, had become upset and struck his girlfriend with a chair. The victim injuries are considered non-life-threatening. The male was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and was later released with conditions and a future court date.  

Impaired Driving

On January 25, 2024, at about 5:30pm, officers were on patrol in the area of Central Ave. and observed a vehicle travel through a red light. The vehicle was stopped and it was found that the driver was identified to be a 40-year-old, male. He was operating the vehicle while prohibited from driving due to previous impaired convictions. His driver’s licence was also under a separate suspension for unpaid fines. The officer was developed concern with the driver’s current level of sobriety. A roadside breath demand was made, however, the male refused to provide a sample. He was arrested and later released with the following charges; Failure or refusal to comply with demand, operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device, driving while under suspension and red light fail to stop. He has been issued a future court appearance date.

Disturbance Leads to Arrest Warrant Executed

On January 27, 2024, at about 9:30pm, police received a call regarding a group of people preparing to engage in a fight in the area of King St. W. and Apple St. Officers arrived and it appeared that the individuals involved had dispersed. Police learned that an 18-year-old, male, was attempting to engage in a fight with another male. It was found that the 18-year-old, male, had gone back to his residence in the area. However, he was on bail conditions stating not to be outside of his residence while under the influence of alcohol. Officers located the male and found him to have been consuming alcohol. He was also found to be in possession of a crossbow, BB gun and air soft gun, contrary to his conditions. He was arrested and later released with a future court date after being charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking.

Disturbance on King Street

On January 27, 2024 at approximately 1:13am The Brockville Police Service received a call for a stabbing that had just occurred outside an establishment located on King Street West. Police along with EMS attended to the scene where a male victim was found suffering from a stab wound.  The victim was transported to Kingston General Hospital by EMS where they are currently listed in stable condition.

Police were able to identify the other individual involved in the stabbing who had initially fled the scene. A  47 year old male subject has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently in custody awaiting a Bail hearing.  The scene is currently secured by police as they continue to investigate and gather evidence.  We also encourage anyone with information to contact Det. McArthur at 613-342-0127 Ext: 4218 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).