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(BROCKVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) and Brockville Police Service executed search warrants on two residences in Brockville on June 12, 2019. As a result, two individuals were arrested without incident. Six other individuals were also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A number of evidentiary items were seized as a result of the searches including suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, morphine, Canadian currency, hydraulic cocaine press, Red Devils MC clothing, Hells Angels MC support clothing and a prohibited weapon.

Justin ROGERS, 36-years-old from Brockville, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose CDSA 5(2) Cocaine;
• Possession for the Purpose CDSA 5(2) Morphine;
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon or Prohibited Device CC 92(2);
• and Firearm or Weapon: Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)

Steven OSBORNE, 51-years-old also from Brockville, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose CDSA 5(2) Cocaine;
• Possession for the Purpose CDSA 5(2) Morphine;
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon or Prohibited Device CC 92(2);
• and Firearm or Weapon: Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1).

The investigation continues. Any person with information regarding this investigation should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can also submit information online at tipshelp.com.

Contact: Detective Staff Sergeant Anthony Renton
              Operations Coordinator, Biker Enforcement Unit
              905-671-6823
              anthony.renton@opp.ca

Warrant:

On the 12^th of June 2019 at 6:00 p.m. officers from the Brockville Police Service and the Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) conducted a search warrant at 26 William St. apartments 3 and 4. As a result of the search warrant 8 people have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance. A quantity of morphine and cocaine was recovered at the scene. Justin Rogers, 36 years old and Steven Osborne, 51 years old both of 26 William St. have been held in custody pending a bail hearing. Rogers was a former member of the Red Devils Motorcycle Club (MC).   Paraphernalia from the Red Devils MC and the Crooked Clan MC were located in the apartments.

Bail Violations:

On the 14^th of June 2019 at 12:57 a.m. members of police responded to a complaint of a male with a firearm at an apartment on King St. The complainant indicated that the 40 year old male was in her apartment heavily intoxicated. She contacted police about the firearm and the fact that the male was breaching a court ordered condition not to consume alcohol. Officers located the male and arrested him for breaching the order. The firearm was located and discovered to be a pellet gun that was built to resemble a military style assault rifle. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Theft:

Sometime overnight from June 11^th to June 12^th it is believed a lone suspect broke into the ATM at 115 Broome Road “Wally Wash”. The suspect was captured on CCTV (see below) and police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying him. Please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Assault:

On the 10^th of June at 11:00 a.m. police responded to a domestic incident on Buell St. A 23 year old female had assaulted her ex-boyfriend as he walked by on the street. Police were called, investigated and charged the female with one count of assault.

Drugs:

On June 10^th at 12:15 a.m. a 37 year old male was arrested for his outstanding warrant from Ottawa. The male was located in the area of the train station on Perth St. A search incident to arrest led to charges of being in possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). He was released at the scene with a future court date.

Stolen Vehicle:

On the 10^th of June at 5:30 a.m. the Brockville Police were alerted to a theft of a Dodge pickup truck from Moss Auto Body on Downer St. The suspect in the theft used that truck to break through the fence at the compound. The truck was recovered a short distance away. A suspect was identified and later arrested for the theft of the vehicle. The suspect that has been charged in this incident is the same 22 year old male that was arrested for the theft of the school bus last week.

Drugs:

On June 9^th at 2:00 a.m. two persons were located going through the donation bin at the 2^nd Time Around store on Parkedale Ave. A 36 year old female was charged after she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and LSD.   The property from the store was returned to the bin. The male that was with her was not charged in this incident.

Weapons:

On June 5^th at 3:00 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a 911 call for a possible domestic in the city’s north end, involving a male brandishing a machete. The victim had run to the safety of a neighbouring apartment. On police arrival they were immediately challenged by the 28 year old male suspect. The male was armed with a machete, refused to comply with the officer’s commands. The male continued to challenge the officers, who had him at gun point.   One officer was able to safely transition to a “taser” that he deployed on the subject. The officers then physical control of the male and took him into custody.   The male has been charged with weapons dangerous, mischief, assault, uttering threats and breach of probation. The male was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Stolen Vehicle:

On the 4^th of June 2019 the Brockville Police Service was contacted by Howard’s Bus Line reporting a theft of a Micro Bus (short school bus). Officers on routine patrol observed that bus with three occupants on board traveling on Water St.   Officers lost sight of the vehicle, but it was found abandoned at the Metro Store parking lot. A 26 year old female, a 22 year old male and a 33 year old male were identified and the three have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

Theft:

A 44 year old female was arrested Sunday afternoon when she was observed by the loss prevention officer at the Real Canadian Superstore concealing merchandise on her person then leaving the store making no attempt to pay. She was released at the scene on an appearance notice with a future court date.

Stolen Vehicle:

The Brockville Police are on the lookout for 2016 Toyota Highlander licence plate # BTTT310 that was reported stolen from an address on Laurier Boulevard. The theft occurred on the 31^st of May between 5:10 and 5:45 p.m.

Weapons:

On the 31^st of May at 6:40 p.m. a 34 year old male approached the victim at the Canadian Tire Store on Parkedale Ave.   The male suspect, for some unknown reason, produced a switch blade, opened it and followed the male around the store. The victim contacted police and the 34 year old male was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon.  

Impaired:

On the 2^nd of June at 8:20 p.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on King St.   The officer detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. The driver failed a breath test at the roadside and a second breath test at the police service. The driver’s blood alcohol levels were three times the legal limit at 240 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place on Tuesday June 4, 2019 in the City of Brockville, ON. The run will include athletes, students, and local area Law Enforcement from The Brockville Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Canada Border Services. The event will commence at 11:00AM at the Metro Grocery Store on King Street West. The event will conclude at Blockhouse Island just South of the Train Tunnel.      

The event is intended as a fundraiser to help local athletes raise money for their travel expenses and registration fees, as well as to help build awareness for the Special Olympics movement in Ontario.

History & Mission

With the endorsement of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the first Law Enforcement Torch Run in Canada was held in 1987 and generated $100,000 in funds with the participation of Law Enforcement personnel from Southern Ontario. Nationally, the run has become an annual event across Canada. In Ontario alone, in excess of $30 million has been raised, establishing it as one of the most profitable torch run relationships in the world.

The success and support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run over the years has been phenomenal. Since the torch began its partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, the number of registered athletes has grown from under 4,000 to greater than 26,000 athletes today.

Assault:

On May 30^th at 9:00 p.m. a 16 year old male was arrested after a short foot pursuit in the center of the city. The 16 year old male was identified as a suspect in an assault investigation. Officers located the male, but he fled upon seeing police. Investigation led to multiple charges in relation to a domestic incident. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing being charged with assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement.

Vehicle and Driver to Identify:

On May 28^th at approximately 3:00 p.m. a blue vehicle with black rims and a spoiler on the back, possibly a Toyota Echo, failed to stop for a school bus. The incident occurred on King St. East at North Augusta Road. Please contact Cst. Latham at 613-342-0127 ext. 6088 or jlatham@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site with any information.

Motor Vehicle Collision:

On May 27^th at 8:45 p.m. the Brockville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Water St. A 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit was being operated in a careless manner by a 19 year old driver. Witnesses stated that vehicle was being operated at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with a private residence located at 116 Water St. West. The 19 year old male has been charged with careless driving and his driver’s licence suspended for 3 days for blowing a “warn” on an approved roadside screening device.

Theft:

We are looking for any witnesses to a theft that occurred sometime between 5:00-7:30 p.m. on May 26^th. An unknown suspect(s) removed a Maytag washing machine from the Downtown Laundry at 22 King St. East. Anyone with information is asked to call the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Assault:

On the 23^rd of May 2019 at 12:40 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of assault on Laurier Blvd. A 33 year old male decided to throw a rock at the victim as he walked up the street for no apparent reason. The male was arrested a short distance away for assault with a weapon and was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The victim was not injured as a result of the assault.

Breach of Bail Conditions:

On the 23^rd of May 2019 at 11:00 p.m. police were conducting a well-being check on a female as a result of a call from family who were concerned about her health. When officers attended the King St. residence they located a 48 year old male in the residence who was on court imposed conditions not to be there. He was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Fraud:

On the 22^nd of May 2019 at 12:00 p.m. a 43 year old male was arrested at a local bank and charged with uttering a forged document. The male had in his possession a cheque from closed account as the owner of the account had recently passed away. The male was arrested, charged and issued a future court date.