Category: News

Counterfeit Warning:

A warning to area merchants that counterfeit $50 bills have been recently passed in the neighbouring area.  We have not had any reports in Brockville as of yet.  Please see the photograph for reference.

Shoplift:

On the 23^rd of February 2020 at 12:30 p.m. police responded to a complaint of shoplifting at the Metro on King Street West.  The loss prevention officer had a 21 year old female and a 34 year old male in custody for shoplifting.  The 21 year old female had a warrant for her arrest for failing to attend court.  She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.  The male was charged and released at the scene.   

On the 23^rd of February 2020 at 9:00 p.m. a 36 year old female was arrested for shoplifting at the Real Canadian Superstore on Parkedale Ave.  The loss prevention officer observed the female selecting various items; then leave the store without any attempt to pay.  She was arrested and turned over to police.  She was charged and released at the scene.

Motor vehicle collision:

On the 20^th of February 2020 at 9:50 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision at King St. East and Park St.  The vehicle had been reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed and struck a hydro pole at the intersection.  The driver then fled on foot, but was arrested by officers a short distance later.  During a search, officer located a quantity of cocaine on his person.  He has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident and possession of a controlled substance.

Warrants:

Three people were arrested yesterday in separate incidents for their outstanding warrants.

On the 19^th at 12:00 p.m. a 27 year old male turned himself in to court staff when he learned that a warrant had been issued for his arrest.  The male was on charges out of Kingston, but was failing to abide by his conditions.  His surety withdrew and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

On the 19^th at 2:30 p.m. a 50 year old male was observed by police on Wall St. The male had a warrant for his arrest for a theft that occurred on the 4^th of February.  The male was identified through CCTV footage in that incident.  He was arrested without incident and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

ON the 20^th at 3:00 a.m. a 30 year old female asked staff at the Circle K on King Street West to contact police.  Officers arrived at the store to find out that the female had a warrant for her arrest and wanted to turn herself in.  She was arrested without incident and held in custody for bail hearing.

Theft:

On February 15^th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a theft complaint at the Metro on King St. West.  A 45 year old male had been arrested by the loss prevention officer for shoplifting.  Officers continued the arrest and discovered that the male was on a probation order with the condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.  The male was charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation.  He was released from custody with a future court date.

 Weapons:

On February 14^th at 11:00 a.m. a 34 year old male was arrested on King St. West for being in possession of a firearm.   Officers had received information that the male was in possession of the firearm.  He was located, along with the firearm and arrested.   The accused has been charged with being in possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, tampering with a serial number and breaching a court order.  He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. 

Conditional Sentence Breach:

On the 14^th of February 2020 at 10:00 p.m. police responded to a north end residence in response to complaints that a 29 year old male was intoxicated and breaching his conditional sentence order.  The male was arrested at the residence and transported to the station.  While in cells the male proceeded to urinate on the floors and throw his feces around the cell area.   He was further charged with mischief for his actions.  He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Robbery:

The Brockville Police Service is once again asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a violent robbery.  On the 31^st of January shortly after 8:00 p.m. the 64 year old victim was at the Central Avenue Car Wash when he was struck from behind by the suspect.  The victim was knocked to the ground while the suspect continued the assault with punches and kicks.  The suspect then takes the victim’s wallet and leaves in a 4 door blue vehicle. 

The suspect is described as male white, athletic build, short brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt, light coloured blue jeans and white running shoes. 

Please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Motor Vehicle Collision Fatality:

On Thursday February 13^th 2020 at 1:08 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle in the parking lot of the Brockville General Hospital.  The pedestrian, Jeanette Runciman, was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot as it backed out of a space.  Senator Bob Runciman, the spouse of Jeanette, was at the hospital with his wife at the time of the collision.  Witnesses, staff from Brockville General Hospital and paramedics performed immediate first aid on the victim.  She was rushed into the emergency department, but later succumbed to her injuries.  The investigation is ongoing, but it is not considered a criminal investigation. 

We ask that you respect the privacy of the family.

Police are looking to speak with witnesses to the incident.  They are asked to call Staff Sergeant Tom Fournier at 613-342-0127 ext. 4258.

Impaired:

On the 10^th of February 2020 shortly before 10:00 pm the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Central Ave.  The vehicle was located by officers and stopped.  The driver of the vehicle, a 36 year old male, was arrested for impaired operation by drug.  He was transported to the station where he was evaluated by a drug recognition expert.  Upon failing that test his licence was automatically suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 7 days.  He was released from custody with a future court date for impaired operation of a vehicle. 

There was a 37 year old female passenger in the vehicle.  That female was wanted by our service in relation to an assault from January 5^th.  In that incident the female is accused of kicking another female.  She was arrested in relation to that warrant and searched incident to arrest.  Police located a small amount of fentanyl, methamphetamine and pills believed to be ecstasy.  She was further charged with being in possession of a controlled substance. 

Warrants:

On the afternoon of the 8^th of February 2020 a 53 year old male was arrested by Canada Border Services Agency officers when he returned to Canada at Pearson International Airport.  The male had a warrant for his arrest for failing to comply with a court ordered condition.  The male was returned to Brockville and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Stolen vehicle recovered:

On the 8^th of February 2020 at 11:00 a.m. a stolen transport truck was recovered at the Home Depot parking lot on Parkedale Ave.  The vehicle had been reported stolen in Quebec was located abandoned at the store.

Impaired by drugs:

On February 6, 2020 at 1:20 a.m. the Brockville Police Service received a call of a possible impaired driver on Front Ave.  The caller indicated that the vehicle was all over the road apparently unable to steer.  When officers arrived to investigate the driver fled on foot.  He was arrested a short distance later.  One officer was sent to hospital for a minor injury he received in the foot pursuit.  The plates that were on the vehicle belonged to a local company and they did not match the vehicle.  The male has been charged with impaired operation by drug, drive disqualified and possession of property obtained by crime.  The vehicle has been impounded for 45 days as he was a disqualified driver.

Theft:

On the 30^th of January 2020 at 10:30 a.m. police responded to the TSC store on Broome Road in response to a theft of power tools.  The service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in the theft (see attached photos).  If you have any information regarding this crime please contact Cst. Lafontaine at 613-342-0127 ext. 6098 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).