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26th – 1229 hrs. – On April 26th, a report of a disturbance in the parking lot of Quickie store on Central Ave. Two male parties, 23 and 20 yrs. of age charged under fighting by-law and issued fines.

On April 27, 2014 at 12:37 a.m. Brockville Police attended a Laurier Boulevard residence to investigate a complaint of a domestic dispute. The male occupant of the home had become upset over comments his wife had made regarding their marriage. He smashed the rear door of the residence, did damage to a gazebo and pushed the barbecue off the deck. It was at that time a 911 call was made. Upon police arrival the male subject was armed with a crowbar. Police were able to relieve him of his weapon. The 52 year old Brockville man was arrested and charged for mischief and weapons dangerous. He will appear in Brockville bail court on April 28, 2014

Brockville Police received a 911 call at a Salisbury Avenue residence on April 20, 2014 at approximately 5:12 a.m. Police learned that the male occupant of the residence had just arrived home with a couple of friends all of whom had been drinking. In the presence of his friends the male subject grabbed a female by the neck and broke her necklace. She is also a resident of that address. The friends left at that time, however the assaultive behavior continued. The male subject pushed the female several times and smashed her head on a shelf. He also smashed a frame over his knee. The female was then able to make the 911 call. Police arrested the 35 year old Brockville man who was still at the residence upon their arrival. The suspect has been charged with assault and mischief and held for bail court on Tuesday April 22, 2014

The Brockville Police Service has received several complaints from women in the Brockville area who have been contacted by an adult male over Facebook on the pretext of selling something and then insisting on being added as a friend to further see their messages. The male subject then attempts to meet with the female in an arranged upon location or makes completely inappropriate comments to them over Facebook.

The Brockville Police Service reminds the community to practice internet safety. Please do not add persons as friends on Facebook unless you are completely comfortable with that individual. Keep in mind when you add someone as a friend on Facebook you potential make your friends profiles available as well. Please double check your security settings on Facebook and add the person to your blocked list if you feel uncomfortable.

A person of interest has been identified and the Brockville Police are investigating the incidents further. If you have been a victim or have questions concerns please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

On April 14, 2014 Brockville Police responded to an alarm at Harold

On April 13th, 2014 at 3:50 pm emergency services personnel attended to the area of Pearl St West at John St. for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. A 70 year old female was struck by a vehicle backing up. As a result of the collision the female succumbed to her injuries. The investigation is still ongoing. The name of the victim will not be released at this time.

During the late evening of April 12, 2014 a neighbor called police regarding a break and enter in progress at Manoll

Guilty? Not Guilty? Hard to Say!

Brockville Collegiate and Thousand Islands law students will come to grips with the reality of the criminal justice system in a mock trial where student, Crystal Carr, faces a lengthy term of imprisonment for trafficking in the outlawed drug of heroin. The student jury will be faced with difficult issues of witness credibility, which will point them to their verdict.

Stephanie Goffin-Boyd and Jennifer O

On April 9, 2014 a Walmart loss prevention officer watched as a male customer selected numerous items in Walmart, then leaving the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. The loss prevention officer was able to apprehend the suspect and police were notified at 6:45 p.m. The merchandise had a value of over $100. The 46 year old Prescott man was charged with theft and released with a future court date.

A James Street East family was awakened by their barking dogs at 3:08 a.m. on April 10, 2014. While investigating the cause of the barking a male youth was located sleeping on the porch of the home. Police were called and escorted the extremely intoxicated youth home to his mother. No charges were laid.