Category: News

Impaired:

On November 23, 2021 at approximately 11:45pm, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a possible impaired driver in the area of Windsor Dr. Officers located the vehicle in the area Stewart Blvd. and Laurier Blvd. The driver was a 64-year-old local male. He then provided a roadside sample, which he failed. The male was then arrested for operating with over 80mg of alcohol. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service where he provided further samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration at double the legal limit. He was charged with operating while impaired and operating over 80mg. He was later released once sober with a future court date.

Warrants:

On November 23, 2021 at approximately 9:00am, a 37-year-old local male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service for arrest. He was aware of an outstanding arrest warrant for breaching his release order conditions. The male was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Warrants:

On November 19, 2021 at approximately 11:00am, a 28-year-old male was arrested on an outstanding warrant by the Brockville Police Service.  The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation that found the male in breach of his release order bail conditions. He was released with a future court date. 

On November 19, 2021 at approximately 5:00pm, a 42-year-old male was located and arrested on an outstanding warrant by the Brockville Police Service. The warrant was a result of a sexual assault investigation. The male was located in the downtown area of Brockville. He was processed and released on an undertaking with conditions. He has a future court date to answer to the allegations.

Domestic Dispute:

On November 21, 2021 at approximately 1:00pm, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute on Dowsley Cr. Investigation revealed that the couple were engaged in an argument and during that time, the male had damaged his partners cell phone. The 64-year-old male was arrested and charged with mischief. He was later released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date. No one was injured during this dispute.

Drug Offences:

November 18, 2021 at 4:10 am, officers conducted a traffic stop on Stewart Boulevard.  The traffic stop led to the arrest of three local males for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine).  Two 19-year-old males and a 21-year-old male will appear in court at a date in the future to answer to the charges.

Unwanted Person:

November 16, 2021 at 10:20 pm, officers responded to a Cartier Court residence for a complaint of an unwanted guest.  The complainant reported that 26-year-old female was located inside her residence.  The accused fled the scene prior to police arrival.   The accused was on conditions not to attend the residence having previously been charged with mischief.  She was located by police a short distance away and arrested.  She was held in custody, charged with failing to comply with a release order and being unlawfully in a dwelling.

Suspicious Person:

November 14, 2021 at 4:17 am, officers arrested a 39-year-old Brockville resident in relation to a two complaints about a person attempting to break into a motorhome.  Police initially received a call shortly after midnight about an individual attempting to break into the vehicle.  A second call was received by the same complainant around 4:00 am reporting that the male had returned.  He was arrested by the responding officers for two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, failing to comply with a release order, mischief and possession of B&E tools.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing.  His next court date is November 24, 2021.

TISS Hold & Secure

On the morning of November 10, 2021 a witness observed a group of 3 male youth walking in the area of Tupper Street in the North end of Brockville.  The witness observed one of the youths to be carrying what appeared to be a small handgun.  Police checked the area without success and continue to make efforts to identify the youth.  The information regarding the firearm has not been confirmed and the youth was not observed threatening or pointing the alleged gun.  Thousand Islands Secondary School entered into a hold and secure as a precaution and there is no specific threat to public safety.    

Stolen Vehicle

Police are currently investigating a stolen vehicle on the morning of November 8, 2021 from a North end apartment complex.  The vehicle is described as a brown 1991 Ford Thunderbird with an Ontario license plate CTKY 531.  The Brockville Police Service ask that they be contacted if you have any information on this case. 

Shoplift

On November 8, 2021 at approximately 3:00pm Brockville Police officers assisted a Loss Prevention Officer by taking a 37 year old female into custody for a theft at a Parkedale Avenue business.  The accused was released from custody and is to appear in court at a later date on charges of Theft Under $5000 and Fail to Comply with Probation.

On Friday November 5^th, 2021 Emergency Services personnel from the City of Brockville, Brockville Fire Department and the Brockville Police Service removed residents from 206 King Street West after numerous safety concerns were brought to the attention of City staff. Other agencies including staff from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville attended to provide transitional supports.  

The City of Brockville, Brockville Fire and Police has for several months, received complaints about the conditions inside of the apartment complex at this building. As a result of these complaints the City Building Department and Fire Prevention office of the Brockville Fire Department attempted to work with the building owner since early summer,  to make improvements addressing the building and fire safety concerns brought forward by the complainants. On Wednesday November 3, 2021, members of the Brockville Police Service entered the building on a separate investigation and were so concerned about the safety of the building, they contacted both the Fire and Building Departments to attend and inspect the premises, which they did.

Due to the condition of the building at 206 King Street West, a decision was made to remove the residents from the building immediately under the authority of the Fire Prevention and Protection Act and the building posed an immediate danger to the safety of the residents and the neighbouring buildings. With the assistance of other emergency personnel, residents were asked to gather up personal belongings and other essentials to take with them for a few days. They were then escorted from the building to meet with staff from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville who provided them with temporary emergency housing, transportation to the emergency housing facility and food vouchers.

The building is to remain closed until procedural steps outlined in the Order to Remedy Unsafe Building issued by the Chief Building Official have been complied with and the building is rendered safe for occupancy.

Emergency Services continue to work with the residents of 206 King Street West to retrieve their belongings. Also, staff at the United Counties continue to work with residents to find alternative and more permanent housing options.

Impaired Driver

On November 5, 2021 police responded to a motor vehicle collision at a North end business located on Parkedale Avenue.  The 65 year old operator of one of the vehicles was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest for impaired driving.  The accused later refused to cooperate with providing samples of his breath and was charged with impaired operation as well as refusal to comply with the breath demand.   

Domestic Dispute

On the evening of November 6, 2021 a 24 year old man attended the residence of his ex-girlfriend in contravention of his court order.  A physical altercation took place at the residence leading to further charges of assault, fail to comply with probation x3 and fail to comply with a Release Order.  The accused was apprehended by police and held in custody for a bail hearing.   

Single Vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision

On this date, at approximately 06:00 a.m. a transport trailer had struck a hydro line in a private lot causing damage to a transformer in the area of Parkedale and Windsor Drive.  Power was lost to the area however, Hydro crews attended to make necessary repairs.  It is noted that Brockville Fire Department was on scene and a portion of the roadway closed to traffic while necessary repairs were conducted.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

Warrant – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

On this date, Police including Brockville’s Drugs and Intelligence Unit, Emergency Response Team assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act on an apartment at 206 King Street West in the City of Brockville.

The search yielded quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription medications all seized as part of the investigation.

A 46-year-old female has been arrested and held for a bail hearing on 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The Brockville Fire Department and members of the City’s Property Standards office also attended the address to conduct parallel investigations addressing any safety concerns that may exist. 

Investigations continue into ongoing complaints surrounding this address.

Fail to Comply with Probation

On November 1, 2021, a 30-year-old man had attended a residence in contravention of his court ordered probation.  Police arrested the man, without incident, for failing to comply with the condition of his probation order.  The man was released on an appearance notice with a future court date.

Warrants

On November 1, 2021, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a south end residence for an unrelated matter.  During the investigation, it was discovered that one of the parties had an outstanding warrant for their arrest held by the Kingston Police.  The 20 year old man was consequently arrested on the authority of the warrant.  Members of the Kingston Police Service subsequently attended and returned the man to Kingston in order that he address the outstanding matter.