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Arrest Made in Relation to a Stabbing

On September 22, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, police received a report of a male armed with a knife in the vicinity of Lanark Leeds Grenville Mental Health and Addictions, located at 25 Front Avenue. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that a male victim had been stabbed.

Police and paramedics promptly responded to the scene and provided assistance to the victim. The area was chaotic, with multiple individuals and witnesses present. The suspect was located nearby, arrested without incident, and identified as a 30-year-old local male. He has a history of violent offenses and was found to be in breach of two separate probation orders. Investigation revealed that he was also in possession of various other items, including bear spray and multiple knives, one being a butterfly knife. The suspect was also subject to 6 different weapons prohibition orders at the time of the stabbing.

After fleeing the scene, the suspect got into a second altercation with a nearby resident and produced a can of bear spray, threatening to use it on the homeowner. The sirens from the initial police response caused the suspect to flee the area only a short distance until he was located and arrested.

The scene was secured for several hours while investigators collected evidence. During this time, emergency services also responded to a separate report of three separate overdoses occurring at the same location, further complicating the investigation.

The victim sustained two stab wounds, one to the arm and one to the torso, and was transported to Kingston General Hospital. While the injuries are serious, the victim is currently in stable condition.

The suspect was held in custody for a bail hearing and has been charged with the following offenses:

• Aggravated assault
• Assault with a weapon
• Four counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Two counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon
• Six counts of possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition

Police Patrols Receive Additional Support with the Hiring of Special Constables

Earlier this year, the Brockville Police Service welcomed four new Special Constables to support our patrol operations and daily response to calls for service.

With the proclamation of the Community Safety and Policing Act in April 2024, Special Constables have received broadened responsibilities, with the ability to be designated in areas that assist with police related duties. These include, but are not limited to:

• Crime scene security
• Conducting canvasses to gather information
• Traffic control and enforcement
• Prisoner care and control
• Uphold a code of conduct and adhere to Ontario Regulation 410/23

This broader scope enables Special Constables to take on more substantial duties, allowing police officers to focus on critical tasks. To ensure readiness, Special Constables undergo newly adopted academic instruction, practical training, use-of-force training, and examinations.

We are proud to announce the successful candidates selected for these important roles: Aiden Chapman, Hana Gazdik, Matthew White, and Zachary Williams.

Congratulations! We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to your contributions in delivering equitable and professional law enforcement to our community.     

Male Arrested for Weapons Possession

On September 17, 2025, at about 7:30am, police received a call regarding a male with a weapon in the area of King Street East.

Investigation revealed that a 34-year-old, male, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, was partially clothed in the area. Another male witness in the area, approached the subject in an attempt to get him to cover himself. At that time, the subject brandished a pair of scissors, holding them in a manner that was threatening to the witnesses.

Shortly after, the subject was located and arrested. It was learned that the male was currently bound by five different probation orders for a variety of criminal offences. The subject was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and five counts of fail to comply with probation.   

Stolen Vehicle Reported and Recovered Shortly After

   On September 17, 2025, at about 2:15pm, police received a 911 call regarding a stolen pickup truck. The vehicle stolen was witnessed being taken from the scene in the area of Centre Street. It was then observed fleeing the area eastbound on King Street West.

Shortly after an officer from the Brockville Police Service, located the vehicle in the area of Ford Street and Water Street. The vehicle was being operated by a lone-male-driver, who was removed from the vehicle and arrested. The driver was identified to be a 52-year-old, local male. The subject was found to be on probation for previous criminal offences. They were held for a bail hearing after being charged with theft of motor vehicle and fail to comply with probation. 

SUDDEN DEATH

On the 14^th of September 2025 at approximately 5:00 p.m. members of the Brockville Police Service responded to an apparent overdose of a thirty-four-year-old female.  Once on scene officers learned that the female had been transported by paramedics to the Brockville General Hospital.  Despite life saving measures, the female was later pronounced deceased.

The incident has not been deemed suspicious, and members of the Brockville Police Service are assisting in the death investigation being led and conducted by the Office of the Chief Coroner. 

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  4221.

THREE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED ARREST

On the 12^th of September 2025 at approximately 11:20 a.m. members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a report of a three-vehicle collision on California Ave. 

Investigation revealed that the vehicle being operated by the accused was travelling southbound on California Avenue when their vehicle rear ended a vehicle, forcing it into the vehicle ahead.

The accused and one other passenger suffered minor injuries.

The thirty-two-year-old driver was subsequently charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol concentration that exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.  The accused was later released with a future court date.

Police Response to Community Homeless Encampments

There has been considerable public discussion and concern regarding the police response to encampments involving members of our community’s unhoused population. Unfortunately, much of this discourse includes misinformation and misunderstandings. It is important to clarify the role of the Brockville Police Service in these situations to ensure transparency and public understanding.

The Brockville Police Service does not initiate or independently engage in the closure of encampments. Our involvement begins only when a property owner or manager formally requests assistance in enforcing the Trespass to Property Act. In these cases, our primary responsibility is to promote safety and maintain peace, with the shared goal of ensuring compliance with applicable laws and legislation. We approach these situations with careful consideration, aiming to act in the most appropriate and humane manner possible.

Currently, we are responding to two such requests for assistance: one concerning the area near the Salvation Army on First Avenue, and another involving property owned by Career Services on Hubbell Street. In both cases, the Brockville Police Service is working collaboratively with various community partners to ensure support is provided to the individuals occupying these encampments.

When an encampment closure is necessary, occupants are given clear communication regarding a reasonable timeline to vacate the property and remove any personal belongings. In the present circumstances, individuals have been provided with a multi-week timeline, during which outreach efforts are conducted multiple times each week to offer assistance and resources—despite the limited availability of those resources. Unfortunately, this challenge is not unique to Brockville but is shared by communities across the province and country.

To develop a constructive and compassionate path forward, a recent meeting was held with representatives from several community organizations, including Career Services, The Salvation Army, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the John Howard Society, the City of Brockville, CN Police Service, and the Brockville Police Service. All agencies involved are committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of encampment occupants, property owners, and the broader Brockville community.

While police presence is often required during encampment closures to maintain safety and enforce the law, it is not a role we seek. However, given the nature of these situations, there are limited alternatives for ensuring a safe and lawful resolution. Our officers remain dedicated to acting with professionalism, compassion, and respect whenever called upon to assist.

Male Arrested After Attending Entering Multiple Properties

On September 9, 2025, at about 4:00pm, police received a complaint regarding a male that had been on multiple properties and entered a home on Brock Street.

Investigation revealed a 38-year-old, male had entered a residence on Brock Street, startling homeowners. The male was calling out another male’s name, as if to appear he was looking for someone. Once the homeowners found the stranger, they told him to leave, and he complied. As he was departing the area, the subject was observed approaching the doors of other residences.

Officers attended and located the subject. As officers were speaking with him, another resident on the street disclosed that the subject had stolen some items from his front porch. These items were visibly in his possession and recovered.

As a result, after discussion with multiple homeowners, the subject was arrested. It was found that he was on probation with conditions. He was charged with theft under $5,000.00, fail to comply with probation and released with a future court date.  

Failing to Comply with Probation Leads to Arrest

On September 6, 2025, at about 5:00am, police received a 911 call in relation to two unknown and unwanted individuals, loitering in an apartment building lobby on Ormond Street.

When officers arrived, they found that one subject had left the area moments prior. The other individual had originally given a false name to conceal his identity. Investigation revealed that the subject was a 34-year-old, male out of Ottawa, who was on probation with conditions to remain outside of the City of Brockville. It was also learned that the subject was wanted out of Ottawa on other offences.

The subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of personation and two counts of fail to comply with probation. He was released at bail by the courts and then turned over the Ottawa Police Service, to execute their warrant.

Impaired Driving Charges Laid After Collision

 On September 6th, 2025, at about 5:30am, police received a 911 call in relation to a single motor vehicle collision with a utility pole, in the area of Court House Avenue. Police arrived and observed the collision scene, and a second vehicle that had remained in the area, but was not involved in the collision itself.

Investigation revealed that the driver involved in the collision was a 19-year-old, male, who was operating the vehicle when he left the roadway and struck the pole. His friend was a 20-year-old, male operating a separate vehicle, travelling in the same direction. He witnessed the collision and remained at the location.

Both drivers were spoken to and alcohol consumption was suspected. This led to the driver’s being issued a demand for a roadside screening breath sample. The 19-year-old, involved in the collision provided a sample that registered a fail. The 20-year-old, male refused to comply with the demand.

As a result, the 19-year-old, subject had their driver’s licence suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. The 20-year-old, subject had their vehicle impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with refusal to comply with demand and fail to comply with probation. Both were released with future court dates.

Driving Offence Leads to Charges of Drug Possession

On September 6, 2025, at about 2:30pm, police conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Centre Street. The driver was identified to be a 39-year-old, male who was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s licence. The driver was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest.

A search after the arrest yielded a quantity of methamphetamine, cutting agent, Canadian currency and multiple cell phones. As a result, the subject was charged with possession crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, driving while under suspension, and class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by a qualified driver. He was released with a future court date.      

Structure Fire

On September 2, 2025, at about 7:45am, police received a request for assistance at another structure fire at 46 Pearl Street West. This marking the third significant structure fire, within the previous three weeks, in our community.

The Brockville Fire Department ensured that all occupants were out of the building and accounted for. Luckily, no one was injured in this event but there was significant damage caused to the property. Police blocked off the area and controlled traffic, to allow space for the Brockville Fire Department to restore safety. 

At the time of this report, police are still on scene assisting with the investigation that is being conducted by the Office of the Fire Marshal. In any investigation, the circumstances are treated as suspicious until investigative avenues are exhausted in attempting to determine any cause, criminality or lack thereof. This investigation is being reviewed as such and information regarding any criminality or accidental cause will be disclosed, if determined.  

Break and Enter

On September 1, 2025, at about 12:45am, police received a call from the owner of MIE Autobody and Collision, of a break and enter to the business. It was also reported that the subject was still present and in the facility. The business had received a previous alarm call; however, it was believed to be an issue with the alarm system.

Officers arrived and located a 31-year-old, female and she was taken into custody. Investigation revealed that the female had broken into the building and caused damage to the alarm panel. It was also found that she was on probation with conditions, in possession of five sets of keys to vehicles at the shop for repair, identity documents not belonging to her and various inactive gift cards.

She was held for a bail hearing after being charged with break and enter – commit indictable offence, mischief under $5,000.00, possession of an identity document and fail to comply with probation.

Impaired Driving

On August 31, 2025, at about 12:15am, police received a 911 call regarding a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, in a parking lot on Kensington Parkway.

Officers arrived and located a 27-year-old, male behind the wheel, passed out with the vehicle in drive. The driver was placed under arrest for impaired driving. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for testing that confirmed he was operating the vehicle while impaired. The vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended, and he was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg.

Intimate Partner Violence

On August 31, 2025, at about 10:00pm, police received information regarding ongoing concerns involving a couple. Information was that a female and her 32-year-old, boyfriend were involved in a disagreement, where the male subject caused damage to the female’s property. The damage was caused by the subject throwing the female’s cell phone into the screen of a laptop, causing it to break.

Investigation revealed that the male was on a peace bond with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, as a result of a previous incident with the female, and that he had also threatened to cause death to the female.

Shortly after the subject was located and arrested. He was held for a bail hearing after being charged with uttering threats, mischief and breach of recognizance.  

Structure Fire on Bennett Street

On August 27, 2025, at about 2:00pm, police received a request to assist with an active fire at the residence of 51 Bennett Street. Emergency services attended the area including Brockville Fire Department and Leeds Grenville Paramedics.

Investigation revealed that all individuals made it out of the residence and no one was injured. The exact cause of the fire has not been determined; however, initial findings indicate that there is nothing suspicious to the cause.

Female Charged for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle

 On August 26, 2025, at about 3:30pm, police received a call in relation to a female apparently passing out behind the wheel of a car. The vehicle was in the parking lot of a business on Central Avenue.

Investigation revealed that the driver was a 36-year-old, female who was observed to be under the influence of drugs. There was also a quantity of drugs and other paraphernalia in view within the vehicle. These items were seized and the substance was sent for testing to determine its exact composition. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for an examination by a Drug Recognition Expert. There, she performed poorly on the testing, which resulted in her being charged with operation while impaired by drugs and possession of substance in Schedule I. She was released with a future court date.

Dispute at Local Business Results in Assault Charges

On August 22, 2025, at about 2:30pm, police received a 911 call in relation to a customer who had assaulted an employee at a local business in the North end of Brockville. A 66-year-old, male attended the business to dispute services he was billed for. The male was agitated on arrival, belligerent with staff and found to have been under the influence of alcohol.

One staff member attempted to calm the situation and escort the male out of the store. This resulted in the subject turning nose to nose and then shove the staff member. At that point a physical altercation ensued that ended shortly after. No one was seriously injured and the subject left the store.

Police attended the area and located the subject nearby. He was placed under arrest, which he initially resisted, but officers quickly gained control. The male was learned to be on various court-imposed conditions through bail and probation. As a result, the male was held for a bail hearing after being charged with assault, resist arrest, fail to comply with release order, fail to comply with probation and public intoxication.

Fire Investigation:

One person has died as a result of a fire in the City’s north end. At approximatley 6:00pm on the 20th of August, members of the Brockville Fire Department, Elizabethown-Kitley Fire Department, Brockville Police Service and Leeds Grenville Emergency Medical Services responded to an active structure fire in the area of Windsor Drive. Two occupants were taken to the Brockville General Hospital for injuries sustained. One occupant has since died as a result.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing and involves The Brockville Police Service, The Brockville Fire Department, The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Office of the Chief Coroner. Police are asking that the public remain clear of the area while the investigation is underway.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 extension 0.

Female Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Vehicles

On August, 12, 2025, at about 10:00am, police received a complaint regarding property stolen from multiple vehicles from an address on King Street West. The items were taken over multiple dates and the act was captured on CCTV video. It was determined that the approximate total value of the property taken was $480.00. 

The suspect responsible was identified to be a local, 41-year-old, female. The subject was located on August 12, 2025, at about 2:00pm, and arrested in the area of King Street West. Once arrested, some of the stolen items were located in her possession. As a result, the subject was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000.00 and three counts of failing to comply with probation. Due to her being bound by three separate probation orders and multiple past similar offences, the subject was held for a bail hearing.  

Thefts of Purses and Handbags Thwarted

On August 12, 2025, at about 5:30pm, police received a call regarding a male who was attempting to steal purses from unsuspecting victims, at the Superstore on Parkedale Avenue.

Officers arrived and observed the suspect in the area of the store checkout, suspiciously peering down at an elderly female’s walker, attentive to her purse. The suspect was approached by police and he was identified to be a 36-year-old, male from Montreal, travelling to Toronto. Security video was observed and the subject had also been captured searching through senior male’s bag, but no items were taken. These attempt thefts consisted of similarities of suspects travelling and committing multiple thefts and frauds within communities along the Highway 401 corridor.

The subject was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.00 and held in custody for a bail hearing. This is a good reminder to always be aware of your surroundings while in public and to not be complacent with portable personal property; specifically purses, wallets or handbags.