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On behalf of the Brockville Police Service, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe holiday! It’s a time of year for joy and happiness so please, plan a ride, don’t drink and drive.

Shoplifting

On December 15, 2021 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a theft from Shoppers Drug Mart on Parkedale Ave. It was reported that multiple fragrances were stolen from the store with a value totaling $320.00. Investigation confirmed a 40-year-old male, identified by police, took the merchandise. Later, on December 20, 2021 at about 3:00PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located and arrested the identified male for theft under $5,000.00. When he was located, it was also discovered that the male was in breach of his probation conditions. He was present with a female, which he is on conditions to abstain from communicating with. Once the investigation was complete, he was charged and released on an undertaking for the offences of theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. He has been given a future court date.  

Domestic Dispute

On December 21, 2021 at about 5:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a 911 call that had been disconnected prior to receiving information about the complaint. Officers attended to check the residence on King St. E., where the call originated from, to ensure everyone’s safety.  When officers arrived they located a male and female couple who had been involved in a domestic dispute. Investigation revealed that the 45-year-old female had thrown a furniture item at her male partner. She was placed under arrest for assault with a weapon. Once the investigation was completed, she was released on an undertaking for the above mentioned offence with conditions and a future court date. Any injuries are considered minor in nature. 

Warrant and Personation

On December 22, 2021 at about 9:00PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located and arrested a 26-year-old female who had multiple warrants for her arrest including; a bench warrant for fail to attend court and a warrant in first instance for failing to attend for fingerprinting. When the female was originally located, she attempted to identify herself as a different female with a piece of stolen, government issued identification. She was later released on an undertaking for the above mentioned offences pertaining to the warrants. She was additionally charged with personation with intent to avoid arrest and possession of an identity document.

Warrants

On December 20, 2021 at about 10:45PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a female at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Parkedale Ave. It was believed the female was attempting to steal items. Officers arrived quickly and located the female. The female was identified as a 37-year-old female who had outstanding warrants for her arrest. These were bench warrants for failing to attend court on previous theft and failing to comply with probation charges. She was arrested and released with a new court date.

Further;

On December 22, 2021 at about 4:45PM, a 32-year-old female attended the Brockville Police Service to turn herself in due to an outstanding bench warrant for fail to attend court. She was issued a new court date and released.

Warrants

On December 17^th, 2021 at about 11:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a possible wanted person at an establishment in the downtown area. Officers arrived and confirmed the information. A 33-year-old female was arrested on an outstanding warrant for the offence of assault. The female was released on an appearance notice with a future court date. 

Further;

On December 19^th, 2021 at about 8:20PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint to check on the well-being of a female on King ST. E. Officers located a 33-year-old female who was struggling in the elements. It was found that she did have an outstanding bench warrant for failing to appear for court. She was arrested and released with a future court date. Arrangements were made for the female to be safe and in shelter for the night.

Further;

On December 20^th, 2021 at about 1:30AM on William St., officers from the Brockville Police Service located a 33-year-old male that was known to be wanted for failing to appear for court. The male was arrested on his outstanding bench warrant. He was released shortly after with a future court date.

Breach Probation

On December 14, 2021 at about Noon, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of what sounded like a domestic dispute at a residence on Brock St. Officers arrived and found a male and female couple who were engaged in a domestic dispute. One who was involved in the dispute was a 37-year-old male who is on conditions not to be within 100 meters of others who reside it the area of their location. While no criminal charges came as a result of the dispute, the male was arrested for breaching his probation conditions. He was charged and released with a future court date. 

Break and Enter

On December 14, 2021 at about 5:00PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter at the Employment and Education Centre on Strowger Blvd. Officers arrived and located a 33-year-old male who was making attempts to break into the building. The male was arrested for break and enter and taken into custody. He was later released on and undertaking with conditions and a future court date.

Cause Disturbance

On December 15, 2021 at about 7:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a male in the area of the 1000 Islands Mall who was causing a disturbance. It was reported that he was shouting, swearing and walking into traffic at random. Officers arrived and spent time attempting to calm the 28-year-old male. He was not cooperative with police and was taken into custody. He spent the majority of the night yelling, spitting and causing problems. He was later released after being charged with causing a disturbance and breach probation.

Domestic Dispute

On December 16, 2021 at about 10:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a domestic dispute on Cartier Crt. Officers attended and spoke to the couple involved. Investigation revealed that a 70-year-old female had assaulted her male partner and in fact, pulled a knife on him. The female was arrested and taken into custody. After further investigation, it was decided to charge the female with assault and assault with a weapon. She was later released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date. No one was injured in this incident.

Domestic Dispute:

On December 11, 2021 at about 12:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a domestic dispute on Brock St. Officers spoke to the parties involved. Investigation revealed that a physical altercation had taken place. A 38-year-old female was arrested for assault, uttering threats and failing to comply with probation. Her partner involved did receive medical attention for non-life threatening injuries. Once the investigation was complete, the accused was released on an undertaking for the above mentioned offences with a future court date.

Warrants:

Over the weekend the officers from the Brockville Police Service executed three different arrest warrants on individuals within our community. They were the following;

December 10^th, 2021 at about 10:00AM a 39-year-old female was arrested on her outstanding warrant for failing to comply with her release order. The warrant was unendorsed and the female was held for a bail hearing.

December 11^th, 2021 at about 6:30PM a 50-year-old male was arrested on his outstanding bench warrant for failing to attend court. The warrant was unendorsed and the male was held for a bail hearing.

December 12^th, 2021 at about 5:00PM a 49-year-old male was arrested on his outstanding endorsed bench warrant for failing to attend court. This individual turned himself into police for the warrant to be executed. Once processed he was released on an appearance notice with a future court date.

Domestic Dispute

On December 9, 2021 at about 1:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute on Bisley Cr. Information was that a male and female couple were in an argument where the male was making threats to kill the female. Officers attended and the investigation revealed that there was reasonable grounds to arrest the 41-year-old male for uttering threats and assault. The male had been drinking at the time. He did not comply with the arrest but luckily, officers were able to gain control of the male without injury. The male was released on an undertaking with a future court date for the offences of utter threats to both persons and property, domestic related assault, mischief under $5,000.00 and resist arrest.

A Brockville youth is to appear in court this morning after making a verbal threat of a school shooting toward St. Mary Catholic High School in Brockville.

Just after 12pm yesterday afternoon, school administration contacted the Brockville Police when students had alerted them of the verbal threat made by the youth. In addition, videos and images were sent from the youth to other students and began circulating online. School administration followed necessary protocol and placed the school in a hold and secure mode for a short period of time until officers with the Brockville Police were able to locate the individual. A short time later the youth was taken into custody without incident.

The police investigation is continuing at present and interviews are still being conducted with regard to the situation. The board is also initiating the Violent Threat Risk Assessment Protocol (VTRA) and counseling supports are being provided onsite to students at St. Mary CHS. The Brockville Police and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario wish to assure staff, students and parents there are no further concerns for safety at the school as a result of this incident.

Pedestrian Death

On December 5, 2021 at approximately 1:15AM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a pedestrian who was struck by a freight train. The incident took place in the area of Perth St. in Brockville along the Westbound CN railway tracks. The incident did result in the death of a youth. The investigation is currently ongoing between CN Police, OPP Forensic Identification and Brockville Police Service Detectives. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time. On behalf of the Brockville Police Service and everyone involved in this incident, I would like to share my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the person lost.

Assault:

On November 29, 2021 at about 9:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint at the apartment building of 26 William St. regarding yelling and screaming. Officers arrived and discovered that a 37-year-old, local male had been assaulted. He is currently in hospital receiving medical care for his injuries, which are considered serious in nature. The Brockville Police Service is asking for anyone with information to contact Det. Graham Coe at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Warrants:

On November 30, 2021 at about 9:45AM, a 43-year-old local male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service as he had learned of an outstanding Bench warrant for failing to attend court. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Further;

On November 30, 2021 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service located a 53-year-old male who had an outstanding arrest warrant for criminal harassment, two counts of fail to comply with undertaking conditions and two counts of fail to comply with release order conditions. He was arrested on the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

Unwanted Person Leads to Assault:

On November 30, 2021 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service was called to a residence on Bartholomew St. regarding an unwanted person in the residence. The complainant called advising that a male who is temporarily residing with her is causing problems and no longer welcome. Officers arrived and the investigation revealed that the 35-year-old male had assaulted the complainant and caused damage in the residence. The male was arrested and charged with assault, mischief under $5,000.00 and three counts of failing to comply with probation conditions. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Domestic Dispute:

On November 26th, 2021 at about 11:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a domestic dispute on Cunningham Cres. Officers attended the scene and spoke to the couple involved. Investigation revealed that an assault had taken place. A 39-year–old female was arrested and charged with domestic related assault and assault with a weapon. The injuries are not life threatening. She was later released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date.

Warrants:

On November 27^th, 2021 at about 7:30AM, the Brockville Police Service attended to the Area of Tim Hortons on Jefferson Dr. to check on the well-being of a female. Officers located the female in question and identified her to be a 37-year-old female from Brockville. It was found that there was a warrant for her arrest for breach of probation. The warrant was executed and she was later released with a future court date. 

Further;

On November 27^th, 2021 at about 4:00PM Brockville Police Service officers located a 48-year-old male downtown during the Christmas Parade who was known to be wanted. Officers executed the warrant and arrested the male. The warrant was in relation to allegations that the male had breached his release order bail conditions. He was charged with breaching his release order released with a future court date.    

Assault:

On November 27^th, 2021 at about 11:30PM the Brockville Police Service received a complaint to attend a residence on Cartier Court regarding a male attempting to gain entry into an apartment. Once officers arrived, it was found the male had left prior to arrival. Investigation revealed that this male had been to the residence on a previous date where it was alleged a separate assault had occurred. Any injuries discovered are not life threatening. Shortly after, the 24-year-old male responsible was located and arrested for two counts of assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon, possession of cocaine and two counts of breach probation. The subject was also breaching his Conditional Sentence order. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Warrants:

On November 24, 2021 at about 1:00PM, the Brockville Police Service located and arrested a 27-year-old male with an arrest warrant obtained by the Gananoque Police Service. The arrest warrant was for a breach of probation conditions. Once he was arrested and the warrant was executed, it was then found that the male was in possession of stolen property. He was additionally charged with possession of stolen property and released on an appearance notice with a future court date.

Breach of Release Order:

On November 24, 2021 at about 3:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of an unwanted person in the area of King St. West in Brockville. The complainant was calling about his 32-year-old ex-girlfriend who was on bail conditions to abstain communication with him. The female had jumped into his vehicle while intoxicated when she observed him downtown. She was arrested, charged and held for bail for breaching her release order.

Counterfeit Money:

On November 25, 2021 at about 8:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint from the Wendy’s restaurant on Stewart Blvd. regarding the use of counterfeit money. Two males were involved in the incident and both located a short distance away from the restaurant. The first suspect is a 50-year-old local male who was identified as the individual attempting to use the counterfeit money. The second suspect is a 44-year-old male who was also found to be in possession of counterfeit money and many other fraudulent related documents. The second suspect also had two arrest warrants for breaching his release order conditions and theft under $5,000.00. Both were arrested and taken into custody. The first suspect was charged with utter counterfeit money, breach probation and then released with a court date. The second suspect was charged with breaching his release order, theft under $5,000.00, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of counterfeit money, 11 counts of possession of a forged document and 23 counts of possession of an identity document. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.