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Weeks Statistics

Over the last week from July 29 – Aug 4, the Brockville Police Service received 292 calls for service. While responding to those calls, there were a total of 15 arrests and one mental health apprehension. As a result of investigations there were 20 Criminal Charges laid. Officers continue to monitor traffic within the City and as a result, 26 traffic related charges were issued as well. Some of these statistics do not reflect everything an officer accomplishes in shift. It is simply a quick look at what the Brockville Police Service is doing to ensure safety and security.

Causing a Disturbance and Breaching Probation

On August 3, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a 26-year-old male on King St. W., being described as out of control. Officers arrived and learned that the male was acting in an aggressive manner and almost caused a fight with an unrelated citizen on the street. Luckily, no physical confrontation occurred. Police arrested the male and took him into custody. Later, once the male was calm, he was released after being charged with causing a disturbance and failing to comply with probation.

Impaired Operation of vehicle and Drug Possession

On August 3, 2022 at about 11:45PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a female at the Days Inn hotel in a vehicle and apparently impaired. Officers attended the area and located the 44-year-old female suspect, now across the road at the Brockville Shopping Centre parking lot. Sobriety testing was completed indicating that the female was impaired by drugs. She was arrested and taken for examination by a Drug Recognition Expert. Further testing was completed and confirmed that she was impaired by drugs. The vehicle was searched after her arrest and officers located a small quantity of cocaine. Once the investigation was complete and it was safe to do so, the female was released after being charged with operation while impaired and possession of cocaine. Her vehicle was towed and driver’s licence suspended.

Warrants and Drugs     

On August 4, 2022 at 1:00AM, the Brockville Police Service learned that a 34-year-old female was at The Bar on King St. W. The female was known to have a bench warrant for her arrest for failing to attend court in relation to charges of assault and breach probation. Officers attended and arrested the female. Upon searching her, officers located a quantity of cocaine. She was additionally charged with possession of cocaine and held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Drug Possession

On August 4, 2022 at about 10:00PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service conducted a motor vehicle stop on North Augusta Rd., regarding equipment related violations. During the stop, one of the occupants was identified to be a 23-year-old male, known to be on house arrest conditions of a release order. He was placed under arrest. Two other occupants in the vehicle were identified to be 20 and 21-year-old males. Further investigation revealed that the occupants were in possession of a large quantity of cocaine. The other 2 males were also arrested. The outcome was as follows; the 20-year-old male was charged with possession of cocaine and released with a future court date. The 21-year-old male was charged with possession of cocaine, drive vehicle with cannabis readily available and various traffic related charges. He was also released with a future court date. The 23-year-old male was charged with failing to comply with his release order bail conditions and possession of cocaine. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Disturbance Leads to Trespass and Assault

On July 29, 2022 at about 4:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the Via Rail staff that there was a male on the train causing issues and they were approaching 00PM, towards the Niagara Region. As the train pulled into Brockville, officers attended and spoke to staff. They identified the 56-year-old male to be the one causing problems on the train and were asking him to be removed for the comfort and safety of the other passengers as staff. The male refused to leave when directed. During the process of police removing the male under the Trespass to Property Act, the male was assaultive towards police and threatened both police and Via Rail employees. A physical altercation took place while removing the male from the train. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The male was found to be carrying a concealed knife on him at the time of the incident. He was arrested and held for bail for the offences of two counts of uttering threats, assault peace officer, resist arrest and carrying a concealed weapon.   

Drugs

On July 30, 2022 at about 10:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 34-year-old female, sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle parked at Pizza Pizza on Parkedale Ave. There were concerns that the female was impaired while occupying the vehicle. Testing was performed that determined she was not impaired, however, she was found to be in possession of crystal meth. She was arrested and charged with possession of crystal meth and released with a future court date.

Further;

On July 31, 2022 shortly after midnight, officers from the Brockville Police Service located a 52-year-old male in the area of Henry St. It was discovered that this male was in possession of cocaine. The male had lied about his identity multiple times to officers. Once officers did properly determine the identity, the male was charged with obstruct peace officer, possession of cocaine and issued a future court date.

Theft

On July 30, 2022 at about 5:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located a male matching the description of a suspect involved in a theft that took place on July 21, 2022. The theft as described as a bicycle being stolen from out front of The Score on King St. W. Once officers identified the suspect, he attempted to evade police. Officers did eventually locate him and placed him under arrest. Further investigation confirmed the details of the previous theft and the suspects identity to be that of an 18-year-old male. The male was charged with theft under $5,000.00 and released with a future court date. 

Warrants

On July 30, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service learned of a 34-year-old male who was arrested by the OPP in the Morrisburg. He was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Brockville for failing to attend court. He was transported to the Brockville Police Service where he was processed and released with a future court date. 

Further;

On August 2, 2022 at about 9:00AM, a 35-year-old male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service as he had knowledge of an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant was for the offence of failing to comply with his undertaking conditions, as the male had contacted an individual he was to abstain from communicating with. He was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.

On Friday July 22^nd, 2022 shortly after 10am the Brockville Police were contacted by staff at the Waste Management Landfill and Recycling Facility on California Ave in Brockville after an unidentified deceased female was located within their recycling sorting facility. Officers from the Brockville Police Service including members of the Criminal Investigations office attended to the site and located the female amongst a load of cardboard which had been transferred to the Brockville site from another waste transfer site in Eastern Ontario.

Officers contained the scene and vehicles involved and requested the assistance of the East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit. With the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Unit the deceased was positively identified as a female in her thirties from the Napanee-Belleville-Trenton area. Next of kin have been located and notified and at the request of the family her identity will not be released.

Yesterday at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital, a forensic post mortem examination was conducted with officers from the OPP Forensic Identification Unit and the Brockville Police Service in attendance. Investigators now await the completion of further tests before the post mortem report is complete.

Investigating officers are in contact with other police agencies in an effort to determine how the young women arrived at the Brockville facility. At present, there is no information to suggest there is any risk to members of the public.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

Warrant Executed in Relation to Domestic Dispute

On July 18, 2022 at about 12:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the OPP regarding a 33-year-old male who they had in custody. The male was wanted on a warrant for the offences of uttering threats and criminal harassment. The arrest warrant was issued by the Brockville Police Service as a result of an investigation into a domestic related incident that took place on July 13, 2022. The threats and harassing behaviour are historical in nature with a high concern for the victim’s safety. The male was turned over to the Brockville Police Service and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Impaired Driving

On July 19, 2022 at about 8:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a vehicle travelling at a dangerously high rate of speed on Park St. Officers followed and located the vehicle in the area of Pearl St. W. and William St. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified to be a 43-year-old male. It was then noticed that the male had been consuming alcohol and displayed signs of impairment. The male was arrested for impaired and dangerous driving. He was then taken to the Brockville Police Service for breath samples. Once the samples were complete it confirmed that the male was operating the vehicle while over the legal limit of alcohol. He was later released after being charged with operating while impaired, operating while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg and dangerous driving. His driver’s licence was suspended and vehicle was impounded.

Warrant

On July 18, 2022 at about 3:00PM, a 15-year-old female had turned herself in for warrant execution. The female had an outstanding bench warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a charge of uttering threats. She was placed under arrest by the Brockville Police Service and released shortly after with a future court date.

Impaired Driving

On July 15, 2022 at about 08:00AM, the Brockville Police Service has received information of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Stewart Blvd and Centennial Rd. The vehicle that had fled the scene had previous reports of possible impaired driving to the OPP just prior to the collision. The OPP assisted and located the suspect at their residence just on the outskirts of the City. The driver of the vehicle was identified to be a 39-year-old female. It appeared at that time that the female was impaired by alcohol. She was arrested by the OPP and taken to the Brockville Police Service in continuation of the collision and impaired driving investigation. Breath samples were demanded, however, the female refused to provide a sample. The female was charged with fail to provide a breath sample by the OPP and the Brockville Police Service charged her with fail to remain at the scene of an accident. She was also subject to a driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.

Bail Violation

On July 16, 2022 at about 4:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located two males observed together in the area of Hardy Park. One of the males was identified to be a 23-year-old male who is on release order bail conditions. One of the conditions was to abstain from associating with the anyone known to have a drug related criminal record. The male he was associating with was known to have a previous drug related criminal record. It was also learned he was on a probation order. As officers approached, the 23-year-old male fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit by the officers, he was arrested. The male continued to be uncooperative with police and resisted arrest. This behaviour continued for some time but it is important to note that no one was injured in the incident. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of failing to comply with release order, failing to comply with probation and resisting a peace officer.      

Impaired Driving

On July 16, 2022 at about 10:30PM, the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop in the area of Buell St. The officer identified the driver to be a 31-year-old male and developed the belief that the male had been consuming alcohol. A roadside screening demand was made and a breath sample taken. The sample registered a fail. The male was then arrested and brought to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. It was confirmed that the driver was operating over the legal limit of alcohol. He was charged with operate while impaired and operate while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg. Further to this his driver’s licence was suspended and vehicle impounded.

Assault

On July 16, 2022 at about 11:30PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service was on general patrol when they came across two females in a physical altercation in the area of Pearl St. E. It was determined that one of the females was a 33-year-old female. She was the one responsible for initiating the fight by spitting on the other female and threatening bodily harm. The 33-year-old female was arrested and the situation diffused with no one being injured. The female was charged with uttering threats to cause bodily harm and assault. She was later released with conditions and a future court date.  

Traffic Enforcement / Stunt Driving

On July 17, 2022 at about 5:00PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service was observing traffic on Stewart Blvd. They identified a 46-year-old male who was operating his vehicle at a speed of 97km/h in the 50km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was charged with stunt driving. His driver’s licence was suspended and vehicle impounded.

Warrants

On July 15, 2022 at about 9:45PM, the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the City, where they located a 25-year-old female driver. It was learned that the female had a bench warrant for their arrest for failing to attend court. The warrant was held by the OPP. Brockville Police Service arrested and released the female with a future court date.

Further;

On July 16, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 33-year-old male in the area of Brock St. It was known that the male was wanted on a bench warrant for fail to attend court and a separate warrant in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000.00. The male was arrested and later released with a future court date. 

Weeks Statistics

Over the last week from July 8 – July 14, the Brockville Police Service received 300 calls for service. While responding to those calls, there were a total of 13 arrests and six mental health apprehensions. As a result of investigations there were 23 Criminal Charges laid. Officers continue to monitor traffic within the City and as a result, 19 traffic related charges were issued as well. The Brockville Police Service works hard to promote the safety of our community.

Break and Enter

On July 13, 2022 at about 9:30AM, the Brockville Police Received a report of a B&E at a residence on Park St. Suspects entered into a shed on the property of the residence. Missing from the shed was an off-road motorcycle and about $800 worth of power tools. Not long after the report, the motorcycle was located in the creek in the area of Front Ave and Stewart Blvd. It was recovered and returned to the owner. The various tools are still outstanding. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 of Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Theft

On July 13, 2022 at about 12:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a 3 wheel ATV taken from a residence on Louis St. The yard to this residence was fenced however, the fence was left unlocked. The 3 wheel ATV was later recovered in the area of the CN rail yard. This is another incident that reminds everyone in the community to make every effort to secure their property, to help prevent these types of incidents from occurring. 

Bail Violations

On July 14, 2022 at about 4:00PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed a vehicle on Brock St. being operated by a 29-year-old female. The female was known to be on an undertaking with conditions to abstain from operating a motor vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and the female was arrested without incident. She was later released with a future court date after being charged with fail to comply with undertaking.

Domestic Disturbance

On July 14, 2022 at about 6:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a domestic disturbance at an apartment building on Laurier Blvd. Information was that a female and male were in a heated argument. Police arrived on scene and diffused the situation. Investigation revealed that the 25-year-old female involved in the dispute had caused damage to a screen door and drywall in the residence. As a result, the female was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.00 and released on undertaking conditions along with a future court date.

Warrants

On July 12, 2022 at about 11:00AM, a 28-year-old female turned herself into the Brockville Police Service, as she was aware of two outstanding arrest warrants for theft. She was taken into custody and released on paperwork with a new court date.

Further;

On July 12, 2022 at about 12:45PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a dispute in the area of Bartholomew St. Police arrived and diffused a situation between two males. While there, officers identified a 16-year-old female who had a warrant for her arrest for the offences of assault and mischief under $5,000.00. She was arrested and later released with paperwork and a future court date.

Further;

On July 12, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 45-year-old female in the area of the CN tracks, who was wanted on a warrant for failing to attend court. The warrant was held by the OPP. The female was arrested without incident and turned over to the OPP for processing.    

Domestic Dispute

On July 8, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a domestic dispute on Cedar St. Officers arrived and located a 29-year-old female at the scene. This female was wanted regarding offences stemming from a domestic disturbance at the same location, which took place on July 5, 2022. When officers arrived, they diffused the current situation and arrested the female for assault and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle that occurred July 5th. She was charged and released with conditions and a future court date.

Break and Enter

On July 8, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a B&E to a residence on Ferguson Dr. The incident occurred sometime between July 6 and July 8. Multiple items are missing from the residence including power tools and electronics. The incident is currently under investigation. If anyone has information regarding this incident please notify the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Bail Violation

On July 8, 2022 at about 5:30AM, the Brockville Police Service located a 33-year-old male in the area of Brock St. The male was out on bail with conditions to; not attend the City of Brockville, except for court related purposes. When officers located him, he was hiding under a parked vehicle. He was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of failing to comply with release order and fail to comply with probation.

Impaired

On July 9, 2022 at about 9:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a motor vehicle collision on Laurier Blvd. Police arrived on scene and determined that there were no injuries to those involved and that a 58-year-old male was at fault for the collision. It was also determined that the male was impaired by drugs and he was placed under arrest. The driver was taken for testing performed Drug Recognition Expert. It was then confirmed, by the expert, that the male was impaired by drugs. The vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and he was charged with operation while impaired by drugs.

Warrants

On July 8, 2022 at about 10:30AM, the Brockville Police Service located a 53-year-old male on Park St., who had a warrant for his arrest. The warrant was for failing to attend court regarding charges of B&E and theft. The male was arrested without incident and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Further;

On July 10, 2022 at about 8:00AM, the Brockville Police Service attended a call regarding a male laying around and blocking the entrance of Dallarama on Parkedale Ave. Police arrived and identified the person to be a 45-year-old male who had a warrant for his arrest regarding a fraud charge. He was arrested and released shortly after with a future court date.

Weapons

On July 5, 2022 at about 1:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call of a 23-year-old male at the library on Buell St. openly possessing a knife. Officers responded quickly and located the male in question. He was arrested without incident, the knife was seized and no one was hurt. It also was found that the male was on probation with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Later, he was released with a future court date for the offences of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and fail to comply with probation.

Stolen Bike

On July 5, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a person’s bicycle stolen from the front of Mrs. B’s Variety on King St. E. Officers attended and began searching the area and located the suspect who was in possession of the stolen bicycle. The suspect was identified to be a 36-year-old male. It was then found that the male was on probation with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was arrested and the bicycle was returned to the owner. The male was issued a court date and charged with theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation.

Stolen Vehicle

On July 5, 2022 at about 7:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a vehicle that was stolen from a business on California Ave. The owner of the vehicle had their purse stolen which contained the keys to their vehicle. At the time, the suspect was unknown. This information was sent out to notify other police agencies. Later in the evening, the vehicle was observed in Quebec at a rest stop, not far from the Ontario border. The suspect was also located and arrested by the Sûreté du Québec for possession of stolen property. The suspect was identified to be a 51-year-old male, known to frequent Brockville. The vehicle was recovered, he was charged with the possession of stolen property and released with conditions.

Shoplifting

On July 6, 2022 at about 4:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a female who had stolen items from the Rexall Pharmacy on Pearl St. W. Officers attended and located the suspect who was then identified to be a 38-year-old female. While the Rexall staff did not wish to proceed with minor theft charges, the female did have a warrant out for her arrest for failing to comply with her probation. She was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Bail Violation and Drug Possession

On July 6, 2022 at about 8:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located a 52-year-old male in breach of his undertaking conditions and his probation conditions. This male has a specific condition to not be within 300 meters of an address on King St. W. He was found well within that proximity.  Officers arrested the male and while searching him they located a quantity of fentanyl. He was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of fail to comply with undertaking, fail to comply with probation and possession of fentanyl.     

Impaired Driving

On July 8, 2022 at about 1:30AM, the Brockville Police Service performed a traffic stop in the area of Central Ave. The stop was conducted due to driving actions which that lead the officers to believe the driver was impaired. Once the vehicle was stopped, the driver was identified to be a 42-year-old male. The driver appeared to be impaired by a substance and there was drug paraphernalia observed in the vehicle. A field sobriety test was conducted and as a result, the driver was arrested. The driver was taken for testing performed Drug Recognition Expert. It was then confirmed that the male was impaired. The vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and he was charged with operation while impaired by drug.  

Warrant Executed at a Residence

The Brockville Police Service, and OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, executed a Search Warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a Brock Street residence in Brockville early this morning.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. officers attended to the residence, and executed the warrant and searched the residence, seizing a drugs and fraudulent documents inside. As a result a 46 year old Brockville man is facing charges of Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and a 26 year old local man is facing charges of Possessing Fraudulent Identification Documents. Both men were conveyed to the Brockville Police Service and will appear in court at a later date. The investigation is continuing at this time.