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Join Us for a Special Announcement on the Water!

The Ontario Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Brockville Police Service (BPS)  invite media representatives to a special event in recognition of a generous and impactful donation.

In a show of partnership and community support, the Ontario RCMP will be donating one of their vessels to the Brockville Police Service. This vessel will enhance BPS’s ability to patrol and protect our beautiful waterways, promoting safety for all who enjoy them.

Please join us to witness this moment of collaboration and commitment to public safety!

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Location: St. Lawrence Park Waterfront Docks, Brockville, Ontario
Time: 11:00 AM

Female Arrested for Break and Entering After a Disturbance

On June 13, 2025, at approximately 5:15 am, police responded to a 911 call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Perth Street. The caller reported that a 21-year-old female, currently on probation, had become intoxicated and caused a disturbance at The Bar. A friend, who resides on Perth Street, went to The Bar to escort the individual home for her safety. However, due to the subject’s level of intoxication, the situation escalated.

Upon returning to the residence, the subject became increasingly agitated and appeared to be experiencing an emotional breakdown. The friend managed to remove her from the home, but the subject began kicking the door, ultimately damaging the frame and gaining entry back to the residence. Police were contacted, and the subject fled the scene.

Officers searched the area and located the subject lying in an overgrown, unkempt area nearby. She was arrested for public intoxication and break and enter. During the arrest, she resisted and later, while being removed from the police vehicle, kicked an officer in the face, causing minor injuries.

The individual was charged with the following offenses:

• Break and enter
• Assaulting a peace officer
• Two counts of failing to comply with probation
• Being intoxicated in a public place

She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Subject Arrested After Multiple Disturbances

On June 15, 2023, at approximately 3:45 pm, police received a report regarding a 51-year-old female, currently on probation, who was causing a disturbance. The complainants were parked in their vehicle on King Street West near the RBC when the subject began yelling, spitting on their vehicle, and threatening harm to both the complainant and their child.

Officers located the subject nearby and placed her under arrest. Following the investigation, she was released at approximately 6:15 pm, with a future court date. She was charged with the following offences:

• Uttering threats
• Mischief under $5,000
• Two counts of failing to comply with probation

Later that evening, around 7:00 pm, police received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the Proxi Gas Station at Stewart Boulevard and Parkedale Avenue. It was reported that the same 51-year-old female, recently released from custody, was now involved in a physical altercation with several individuals.

The investigation revealed that the subject entered the store and, while paying for multiple items, unexpectedly walked behind the counter and struck an employee in the face. She then exited the store, grabbed a bag of camping firewood, and began swinging it, striking the store wall and challenging staff to a fight. When another employee attempted to de-escalate the situation, the subject assaulted them as well.

Upon police arrival, the subject attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. She was held for a bail hearing and charged with the following additional offences:

• Two counts of assault
• Resisting arrest
• Uttering threats
• Criminal harassment
• Two counts of failing to comply with probation

Male Arrested Regarding Intimate Partner Violence

On June 7, 2025, at about 8:45pm, police received a 911 hang-up call, where no information was received. Police attended a residence on Manor Drive, where it was believed the owner of the phone was located.

Investigation revealed that the rear door to the residence was found open. Officers then made contact with a 54-year-old, male. It was then learned that the male subject was in a dispute with his female partner and that was the reason for the 911 call. The dispute resulted in the male subject shoving the female, causing her to fall backwards and strike her head on a table. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, the 54-year-old, subject was arrested for assault. He was later released with conditions and a future court date. 

Arrest Made Relating to Impaired Operation

On June 7, 2025 at about 10:00pm, police received information regarding a lone male passed out at the wheel of a vehicle parked in a lot off of Windsor Drive. Information was provided that he was intoxicated. 

Officers arrived and located the vehicle in question. Officers took precaution to prevent the vehicle from moving and attempted to wake the male. Shortly after, the male woke and attempted to put the vehicle in gear. Eventually, the driver was removed from the vehicle without injury and arrested for impaired operation. The subject was identified to be a 50-year-old, male from LaSalle, Quebec.

The driver was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing which confirmed that they were impaired. The subject was later released with a future court date and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg.   

Female Arrested in Disturbance

On June 8, 2025, at about 8:00pm, police received a 911 call to the area of Boston Pizza in regard to an argument between a male and female couple.

Investigation revealed that a male and his 28-year-old, fiancé were at the restaurant parking lot. The female was in the driver’s seat of their vehicle and the male was attempting to remove her as he believed that she had consumed too much alcohol to drive. There was a physical struggle that occurred to remove her from the vehicle, which also accompanied the male being struck in the face by the female subject. The male victim received non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, the 28-year-old, female was arrested and charged with assault. Later she was released from custody with conditions and a future court date.

Arrest Made Regarding a Break and Enter

On March 26, 2025, at about 1:00am, police received notification of an alarm at Paradise Cannabis located at 68 William Street. Investigation revealed that a break and enter had occurred where two male suspects had broken glass to gain entry. Once inside, various cannabis products were taken. Brockville Police Service Forensic Identification Unit attended and gathered evidence that assisted in identifying one of the suspects responsible to be a 29-year-old, local, male.   

On June 2, 2025, at about 2:30pm, an officer on patrol observed the wanted subject walking on Stewart Boulevard. The subject was arrested and charged with break and enter with intent to commit theft and two counts of failing to comply with probation. He was eventually released with conditions and a future court date.

Intimate Partner Violence Incident

On June 2, 2025, at about 9:30am, police received a call regarding an argument between a couple at a residence on Convay Crescent. Investigation revealed that the male victim was attacked by his 33-year-old, girlfriend inside the residence. The victim was struck in the face with a shoe, was bitten on the hand and the subject also caused damage to the male’s phone by biting it. In addition to this, it was learned that the subject was on probation and there was evidence of ongoing harassing communications.

The female subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, assault with a weapon, mischief under $5,000.00, harassing communications, causing a disturbance, and three counts of failing to comply with probation.  

Male Arrested for Assault

On June 2, 2025, at about Noon, police received a report of an altercation that had taken place at a multi-unit dwelling on Pearl Street West. Information was that a female had attended the building to visit a friend who resides there. Once she arrived she was confronted by a 60-year-old, male in the lobby who is also a resident in the building from a different unit. A verbal dispute initiated over the female’s presence in the building that resulted in the subject grabbing the females arm, striking the back of her head and threating to harm her.

Officers located the male and he was placed under arrest. He was released with conditions and a future court date for the offence of assault and utter threats.  

Quick Results for the Month of May 2025

The Brockville Police Service was very busy this May as we recorded 1,532 calls for service. This resulted in some calls of higher significance which have been captured on our social media platforms. Additionally, our response resulted in 61 arrests and 18 mental health apprehensions. Regarding enforcement and charges; officers laid a total of 158 Criminal Code charges and 145 Provincial Offence charges. Provincial Offences include traffic, liquor, tobacco and trespassing offences.  

While these results are snap-shot of the results of work performed by the members of our service, it does not capture the overwhelming workload that takes place in the background that often can go unnoticed.

Drug Search Warrant Executed on Bartholomew Street

In the early morning hours of May 29, 2025, members of the Brockville Police Service Drugs and Intelligence Unit, with support from the Emergency Response Team and the Ontario Provincial Police Leeds County Community Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Bartholomew Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

As a result of the search, a 55-year-old female and an 18-year-old male were taken into custody. The search of the residence led to the seizure of:

• 92 grams of methamphetamine
• 82 oxycodone tablets
• 5 grams of cocaine
• $1,200 in Canadian currency
• $1,800 in prepaid credit cards
• A currency counter, digital scales, packaging materials, safes, and several knives

Following the investigation, the 18-year-old male was released without charges. The 55-year-old female has been charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking—specifically methamphetamine and oxycodone. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. For additional details, see the attached photograph.

The Brockville Police Service remains committed to addressing drug-related crime and protecting the safety of our community.

Construction Worker Seriously Injured in a Workplace Accident

 On May 28, 2025, at about 12:30pm, police received a 911 call regarding an incident that took place at the construction site, of a multi-level building, located at 1481 Windsor Drive.

Investigation revealed that a portion of a concrete staircase had gave-way and had fallen, pinning one of the construction workers in the stairwell. There was a significant response from all emergency services including Leeds & Grenville Paramedics, Brockville Fire Department, Brockville General Hospital staff, Ottawa Fire Service, Ornge Ontario Air Paramedics, among many others. Everyone came together and developed the best plan to assist the worker in need, with considerations being made regarding the structural integrity of the building.

After several hours, the worker was removed and taken to the Kingston General Hospital, via Ornge Air Paramedics with severe life-threatening-injuries. Officers will remain and secure the scene as a thorough investigation will take place in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour. Thank you to all of the emergency responders who provided their assistance in this time of need.          

Subject Arrested for Shoplifting

On May 26, 2025, at about 1:00pm, police received information regarding a theft in progress at the Real Canadian Superstore on Parkedale Avenue. Officers attended a located the described suspect, who was identified to be a 61-year-old, female.

An arrest was made and the subject had originally provided a false name to police. It was learned that the subject was on probation with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The merchandise was recovered and the total approximate value was $467.00. They were charged with theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. They were released with a future court date.  

Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Injuries

On May 26, 2025, at about 5:00pm, police received reports of a child who had been struck by a vehicle, in the area of Central Avenue and Ormond Street.

Police arrived on scene and discovered that a youth had run out onto the street and collided with a pickup truck travelling legally on the roadway. The street was blocked off to control the scene and protect everyone in the area and Paramedics attended. The child did sustain a non-life-threatening injury; however, the injury was still considered serious in nature and they were taken to the Brockville General Hospital. Investigation revealed that this was an unfortunate set of circumstances of which there was no fault on the driver and no charges issued.

Intimate Partner Violence

On May 25, 2025, at about 1:30pm, police received a call regarding an incident that took place between a couple in the area Bisley Crescent. Information was that a 28-year-old, male attended his ex-partners residence to retrieve belongings. He was unwanted at the residence and while there an argument initiated prompting the police to be notified.

Investigation revealed that during the argument the male subject did strike his ex-girlfriend, knocking her to the floor. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. After that, he left with some gathered belongings and returned shortly after. He kicked the door causing damage to the door frame. He left the scene prior to police arrival.

Police did locate the male a short time later. He was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, unlawfully in a dwelling, mischief under $5,000.00 and two counts of fail to comply with probation.

Impaired Driving Leads to a Collision and Arrest

On May 25, 2025, at about 4:30pm, police responded to the area of Stewart Boulevard and Central Avenue, in regards to motor vehicle collision. Information provided was that one of the drivers was believed to be impaired. The suspect vehicle actually left and was abandoned in a nearby parking lot, with the driver observed walking from the vehicle.

Officers located the driver who was identified to be a 35-year-old, male. Police observed that the male was exhibiting severe signs of impairment and was arrested. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for testing. This confirmed that he was impaired and that he was operating more than four times over the legal limit. His licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. No one was injured in this incident and he was released once sober with a future court date.

Impaired Driver Arrested at a R.I.D.E. Program

On May 20, 2025, at about 1:00am, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the area of Stewart Blvd. During that time, a 73-year-old, male driver was stopped. Officers believed that the subject had been consuming alcohol and a roadside breath sample was taken. The testing device registered a fail.

As a result, the driver was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. There it was confirmed that the driver was operating while over the legal limit. The subject’s vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with impaired operation and impaired operation – blood alcohol over 80mg. He was released with a future court date.

 Impaired Driver Arrested After Consuming Drugs

On May 21, 2025, at about 3:00am, police located a vehicle being operated on Perth St. The vehicle was backing out of a fenced off parking lot in that area. The officer stopped the vehicle and identified a 29-year-old, female as the driver.

Investigation revealed that she was exhibiting signs of impairment. Officers believed that the impairment was due to the consumption of drugs. Due to the exhibited signs, a Standard Field Sobriety Test was conducted, which resulted in the subject performing poorly. The arrest was made, and the subject was searched which led to the officers locating a quantity of Xanax and LSD tablets. The subject was taken for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert. Those tests confirmed that the driver was impaired by drugs. The subject was charged with impaired operation by drugs and two counts of possession of a substance in schedule I. They were released with a future court date.   

Subject Arrested After Investigation into Intimate Partner Violence

On May 17, 2025, at about 7:30pm, police received a call to attend a residence on Cartier Court, regarding an assault complaint. It was reported that a couple were involved in a dispute that turned physical.

Investigation revealed that a female and her 44-year-old, boyfriend had been involved in an argument. The male subject had been consuming alcohol and during the escalation of the dispute, he struck the female in the face. This caused non-life-threatening injuries. The subject then fled the area in a vehicle when police were notified however, did return when police arrived. Officers arrested the subject for assault and operation while impaired. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing where it was confirmed that he was driving while impaired. He was held for a bail hearing after being charged with assault and impaired operation.  

Intimate Partner Violence Investigation Leads to an Arrest

On May 17, 2025, at about 8:15pm, police received multiple 911 calls regarding a male and female fighting outside of a residence on Reynolds Drive. A female and her 39-year-old, boyfriend were identified as the ones involved.

Investigation revealed that the male and female were arguing outside, and the female began leaving down the street. This was followed with the male subject chasing her and shoving her to the ground. Bystanders in the area had to physically intervene out of fear for the female’s safety. Both subjects were very emotional and not cooperative with police. The male subject was arrested for the assault on the female and at the same time, the female needed to be restrained and removed from the area as she was attempting to intervene in the arrest. During the arrest the male subject attempted to headbutt one of the officers and resisted the arrest until control was acquired. Any injuries received are considered minor and non-life-threatening.

The male subject was charged with assault, assault a peace officer and fail to comply with probation. He was held for a bail hearing.   

Drugs and Replica Firearm Possession Lead to Arrest

On May 12, 2025, at about 2:30am, police conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Stewart Boulevard. There were two occupants identified as a 31-year-old, female who was the driver and a 39-year-old, male passenger. Open alcohol was observed inside the vehicle which led to a search.

After the search, officers located substances believed to be methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, three pellet pistols, over $700.00 in cash and scales. The two were placed under arrest and each were charged with the offences of three counts of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and three counts of possession for the purposes of trafficking in the substances previously mentioned. They were held in custody for a bail hearing.    

Arrests Made in Relation to a Robbery incident

On May 12, 2025, at about 3:00pm, police received a report of a male who had been attacked by two other males, in the area of Park Street.

Investigation revealed that the victim was confronted by a 33-year-old, male in regard to the possession of a bicycle. An argument ensued that escalated to the 33-year-old, subject brandishing a knife as he was demanding the bicycle be turned over to him. The subject put the knife away and then the two began to fight. During the fight, the two fell to the ground and that is when another 26-year-old, male jumped into the altercation and further assaulted the victim by kicking him.

As a result, the two males instigating the altercation were arrested. The 33-year-old, male was charged with robbery, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts of fail to comply with probation. The 26-year-old, male was charged with assault. The victim suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries and the two subjects arrested were released with conditions and a future court date.  

Arrest Made in Relation to Intimate Partner Violence

On May 10, 2025, at about 11:45pm, police received a 911 call regarding a dispute between a couple at a residence on Front Avenue.

The couple was engaged in an argument and the 25-year-old, male had been consuming alcohol through the evening. The argument was escalating and resulted in the subject shoving his wife. When officers arrested the subject, he dropped to the floor and attempted to kick the officers. He was charged with assault and assault a peace officer and held for a bail hearing.