Category: Press Release

Breach of Bail conditions

On Friday at 9:40pm police received several calls about an intoxicated female in the downtown core.  Police located a 34 year old woman that was on conditions not to consume alcohol.  She was arrested and charged accordingly.

Theft

On Thursday at 8:30pm a 20-30 year old male entered the beer store, selected two cases of beer and fled without paying for the items.  Police have reviewed the video footage and will be charging the suspect shortly.

Public Intoxication

At 11:30pm on Friday police responded to a disturbance at Hardy Park.  A 19 year old female was arrested for public intoxication.  She was later released when sober.

Assault Police/disturbance

In the early morning hours of Saturday police were investigating a 19 year male for causing a disturbance after being ejected from a liquor establishment on King St.  As police were dealing with this male, one of his friends obstructed the officers by attempting to intervene in the arrest.  This second male, also 19, was arrested for obstruct police.  As police were arresting him he broke a door window in a business on King St.  He was eventually placed in a police vehicle.  His brother then decided to punch an officer that was dealing with the arrest.  This 3rd male was also arrested for assaulting police.  As a result of this incident three males were arrested.  Of the three arrested only the two that interfered/assaulted police were charged criminally.

Intoxicated male leads to criminal charge

On August 8th, during the evening hours, a 22 year old male was located in a north end residential area deeply under the influence of alcohol. Police determined he was on bail conditions where was not allowed to be under the influence of alcohol. As a result, he was placed under arrest and held in custody to appear before a judge today.

School Yard Property Damage

During the night of Monday August 7th, unknown parties attended Ange Gabriel School where they broke a lock to a gate. These people then began to damage some sheds and threw items around the school yard. If anyone has any information about this, please contact Cst. Adam McNish at 613-342-0127 extension 6096.

Warrant

On the 7th of August, 2017 at approximately 5:49 p.m. a 27 year old Prescott man was arrested by members of the Ontario Provincial Police on the strength of an outstanding warrant held by the Brockville Police Service. The man was wanted for failing to appear for court and was transported to the Brocvkille Police Service where he was held for bail.

Disturbance leads arrest for public intoxication

On the 7th of August, 2017 at approximately 6:32 p.m. police responded to report of people fighting in the area of Block House Island. As a result, a 25 year old Brockville man was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. The man was later released with a provincial offences notice.

Suspicious person call results in assault charges

On the 7th of August, 2017 at approximately 10:43 p.m. police received a complaint from a Brockville resident that her boyfriend and an unidentified man were fighting. Initial complaints concerned a man peeping into windows however after investigation a 28 year old man and boyfriend of the complainant was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. The man was also on probation at the time of the offence and was charged with breaching conditions of his probation order. There were no injuries reported as a result of this matter. The man was released with a future court date.

Mental Health Act Apprehension

On the 8th of August, 2017 at approximately 1:32 a.m. an 18 year old Augusta Township man was apprehended under the authority of the mental health act. The Brockville Police received a 911 call from the suicidal man telling police he was experiencing a hard time and was thinking of jumping from an overpass. The man was located by police and transported to the Brockville General Hospital where he was placed on a Form one for necessary evaluation.

Theft from cars results in arrest

On the 8th of August, 2017 at approximately 3:37 a.m. police received reports of car alarms and vehicles being entered on Brock street. Police located an 18 year old Brockville man as a result of the intial call and arrested him for being in possession of stolen property. The man was later released with a future court date and conditions including a curfew.   Items were recovered and owners have yet to be identified. Police are asking those who were victims of thefts from cars from the previous evening to contact Cst. Jordan Latham at extension 6088.

On the date of the 4th of August, 2017, the Brockville Police Service responded to 99 Havelock St. in Brockville to assist a distraught 30 year old man who was in crisis. He had barricaded himself in his home and doused himself and the property in gasoline and wanted to set himself on fire. After a near 5 hour standoff involving all aspects of the Brockville Police Service including police negotiators, the Brockville Fire Department and Ememergency Medical Services the man surrended peacefully to police and was conveyed to hospital for treatment.

On the morning of the 5th of August at approximately 3 oclock in the morning the Brockville Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Shortly after an officer on patrol located the car at Stewart Blvd and Centennial Rd. It was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired due to the consumption of alcohol and arrested for the allegation. Breath samples were obtained which showed a blood alcohol level that was over 3 times the allowable legal limit. The operator was released with a future court.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Brockville Police Service Team Up to Reduce Impaired Boating Deaths

Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Brockville Police Service is launching year 2 of an initiative called “Operation Dry Water” It’s goal is to discourage this dangerous practice.

With the summer boating season in high gear, the August 5th long weekend is the perfect time to remind Canadian boaters about the risks of drinking and boating. Combined with sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat, the effects of alcohol on the water can be greatly increased.

The CSBC and the Brockville Police Service would like, through this initiative, to raise attention to the problem of boating under the influence and to remind boaters not to drink and boat.

Operation Dry Water will focus on the potential risks of drinking and boating, and remedies that are currently in place to discourage it.

Federal statutes dictate that, whether or not your craft is motorized, you can be charged with Impaired Operation of a vessel under the Criminal Code of Canada if your blood alcohol level exceeds the .08 threshold.   This means you can be charged even if you are impaired while operating a canoe and a judge is able to, upon conviction, suspend your boating privileges. But that’s not all; it can get worse.

Operation Dry Water is aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities on the water while fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use while boating. The end goal? To achieve safer and more enjoyable recreational boating.

During the month of August the Brockville Police Service Marine Unit will be out on the water conducting RIDE and on-water safety checks of vessels.

This initiative is made possible through support of Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety.

For additional information on boating safety please visit www.csbc.ca under CSBC Safety Campaigns.

For further information contact:     

Ian Gilson
Director – Canadian Safe Boating Council
igilson@rogers.com
905-719-5152

A/S/Sgt Tom Fournier
Supervisor Patrol and Operations
tfournier@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site
613-342-0127 ext. 4258

Bail Violations

A 24 year old Brockville man was arrested yesterday fternoon shortly after being released from custody at court.

On Wednesday evening an off duty officer spotted the male leaving the Wal-Mart parking lot whom the officer knew was wanted in relation to a weekend domestic incident. He was arrested in a vehicle on Laurier Boulevard and held for a Bail Hearing on Thursday at the Brockville Court.

In court on Thursday the young man was released into the custody of his surety and while they were leaving the court house, he and his surety became involved in an argument. The male then fled in a taxi and his surety reported the incident to the police and withdrew himself as surety. He was located a short time later in a north apartment building,arrested, and again held in custody.

Power Lines fall on vehicle

Two occupants in a parked van were fortunate to escape injury when a tree fell on their vehicle parked on James St.

Just before 7 pm last evening Brockville Police were called to the area of James Street West between Court House and Buell Streets when a tree fell on a parked van with two people inside. The falling tree also took down power lines that were in the area.

Both occupants remained in the vehicle while Hydro and Emergency Services attended and made the area safe for them to exit the vehicle and cut power to the lines.

Bicycle Safety

As the August long weekend arrives the Brockville Police Service would like to remind cyclists of some of their requirements to ride a bicycle on the roadways.

Under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario bicycles are considered vehicles and must obey the rules of the road just as other vehicles on the roadway. While riding a bicycle does not require the cyclist to have a licence, insurance, or licence plates and registration; cyclists must obey all traffic laws and cannot carry passengers. Cyclists must stay to the right to allow for faster moving vehicles to pass.

Children under the age of 18 years of age must wear a helmet and it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure their child is wearing their helmet.

For more information please visit the Ministry of Transportation website at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/bicycle-safety.shtml

Disturbance at Giant Tiger

Tempers flared in the heat yesterday afternoon as Brockville Police were called to a disturbance in the parking lot of Giant Tiger.

Just after 2:30 pm Brockville Police responded to a call of a fight between two men in progress in the parking lot. On arrival police separated the combatants who were known to officers. They learned it was a consensual fight between the two and neither party suffered significant injuries.

As a result, the two men one 18 years old and the other 21 years of age face fines under the City of Brockville fighting by-law.

Taxi calls for Assistance

A City Cab driver called for Brockville Police assistance after having difficulty with a female passenger yesterday afternoon.

At 2:45 pm officers responded to the intersection of Keefer Street and North Augusta Road after receiving a call from City Cab dispatch that one of their drivers needed assistance with a female passenger. When officers arrived they located the taxi at the intersection and found a 27 year old Prescott area woman in the taxi well under the influence of alcohol. The woman was removed from the taxi and placed under arrest for Public Intoxication.

She was conveyed to the Brockville Police Station where she was held until sober and released with a Provincial Offences Notice.

Arrest from Weekend Domestic Incident

A 24 year old Brockville man wanted in connection with a July 29th domestic assault was arrested late Wednesday evening when Cst. April Muldoon who was off duty spotted him in a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot and travel north on California Ave and contacted the Brockville Police station.

On duty officers were able to catch up to the vehicle a short time later at 10:20 pm and made a traffic stop on Laurier Avenue. The 24 year old man was then arrested for assault with a weapon and breaching his probation in relation to the July 29th domestic and conveyed to the Brockville Police Service where he was held for a bail hearing on Thursday.

Seats for Kids Clinic

The Brockville Police and Seats for Kids partnered for a Car Seat clinic yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot on Parkedale Ave.

Of the 82 car seats checked:

• 14 seats were replaced by Seats for Kids (at no cost)

• 96% of the seats were being misused

• Only 4 of the 82 seats checked demonstrated proper use

Most common errors included the top tethers being too loose, seats not appropriate for the child’s age and development, loose installation straps, or the harness being too loose.

Seats for Kids are a Non-Profit organization from Ottawa dedicated to increasing the appropriate and correct use of child restraint systems. The organization also provides training for those who wish to volunteer with the organization and more information can be found at www.seatsforkids.ca

Robbery Charges

A 23 year old Brockville man is facing charges of robbery in connection with an incident at the Tim Horton’s on William Street from July 26^th.

Yesterday morning a 24 year old woman attended to the Brockville Police station to report she was outside the Tim Horton’s when the man attempted to grab a bag she was carrying and wrestle it from her. Eventually she was able to fight back and recovery the bag.

The woman suffered minor injuries during the altercation.

Impaired Driver

Brockville Police received a call at approximately 5:15 pm yesterday afternoon from a concerned citizen reporting a man leaving a downtown residence well under the influence of alcohol.

As officers responded the suspect did leave the scene but located a short time later at a residence on William Street still in the vehicle. He showed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested for impaired driving and conveyed to the Brockville Police station for breath tests in which he registered well over the legal limit.

A 50 year old Brockville man is now facing charges of impaired driving and driving with over the legal limit of alcohol in his system. He was released from custody when he was sober on a Promise to Appear and given a future court date.

Theft of Metal

Yesterday morning workers from the construction site at Westminster school reported that sometime over the weekend, scrap metal was stolen from the site.

Workers reporting for duty at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday made the discovery and contacted police. The steel which has an approximate value of $750 consisted of flashing and stainless steel metal pieces from the school.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. April Muldoon at 613-342-0127 ext. 6077 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Break and Enter to Pauline’s Lingerie

Brockville Police are investigating a break and enter to Pauline’s Lingerie over the weekend resulting in the theft of an undisclosed amount of cash from the store.

An employee opening the store Monday morning discovered the break and enter while preparing for her shift. She then contacted police and waited outside the store until officers arrived. A Scenes of Crime officer with the Brockville Police examined the scene prior to the business reopening.

Persons with information are asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Pedestrian Struck

At 5:30 pm last evening officers with the Brockville Police Service responded to the intersection of Parkedale Avenue and Ormond Street after receiving a report of a man being struck by a motor vehicle.

A 26 year old Brockville area man was crossing Parkedale Ave when he was struck by a white Chevrolet Equinox in the intersection. He suffered injuries to his shoulders, ribs and hip and taken to Brockville General Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The driver of the Equinox, a 71 year old Brockville woman was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Failing to Yield for a Pedestrian.

Domestic Disputes

Two people are facing charges in relation to two separate domestic occurrences Monday evening.

At 7:30 p.m. Brockville Police were called to a King Street West apartment after a caller reported a domestic had just taken place and was requesting both police and EMS. On arrival police located and spoke with the 18 year old female victim who had suffered injuries to her chest and face prior to her being transported to Brockville General Hospital.

Officers then located the 23 year old man responsible inside the apartment and placed him under arrest for domestic assault and conveyed him to Brockville Police headquarters where he was held overnight pending a Bail Hearing later today.

A short time later at 8:45 pm a 33 year old Maitland area man attended to the Brockville Police station to speak with officers in regard to a domestic disturbance he had had with his girlfriend.

He reported that during an argument with his girlfriend she threw a television on the floor and was scratched by her during the argument.

A 37 year old Brockville woman is facing charges of domestic assault and mischief as a result. She was released with a future court date.

Disturbance at Willian Street Tim Horton’s

A 28 year old Brockville man was arrested for public intoxication early Sunday morning for his role in a disturbance in the William Street Tim Horton’s parking lot.

Just prior to 6:00 a.m. Brockville Police were called to the Tim Horton’s lot of 7-10 males fighting in the parking lot. On officers arrival the fight quickly broke up and the combatants with the exception of the 28 year old went their separate ways. The man was well under the influence of alcohol and officers were concerned for his safety and as a result arrested him for being intoxicated in a public place.

He was conveyed to the Brockville Police station where he was held until sober and released from custody with a Provincial Offences Notice.

Breach of Bail Conditions

While on patrol in the Perth Street area, officers spotted a 27 year old Brockville area woman in breach of her bail conditions by being out without her surety present.

Sgt. Shawn Borgford was on patrol on Perth Street near the railway tracks at 1:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon, when he spotted the woman walking alone. He confirmed her bail conditions and located her again walking down Downey Street. At the time he noticed that she had been consuming alcohol, which is also contrary to her bail release conditions.

As a result, the woman was arrested for Breach of her Recognizance and conveyed to the Brockville Police station where she was held pending a bail hearing today.

Domestic Dispute leads to Arrests

At 9:00 p.m. last evening Brockville Police were called to the Glenn Wood apartments on a report of a domestic disturbance in one of the units.

When police arrived they initially were not let into the apartment and the door was barricaded with a chair. Eventually they were able to gain entry to ensure the safety of the occupants inside. Once inside the residence, officers located a 51 year old Brockville woman who was wanting on outstanding warrants by the Brockville Police and a 49 year old Brockville man who was on a Recognizance of Bail with a condition not to being in his residence.

Both were arrested and held at the Brockville Police Service pending a Monday bail hearing.

Impaired Driving and Refusal

A call to the Brockville Police last night at 11:45 p.m. resulted in a 26 year old Brockville woman being charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide breath samples.

The anonymous caller identified the woman driving a blue Hyundai southbound on Stewart Boulevard and told police she was under the influence of alcohol. Officers caught up with the vehicle as it was arriving at a Victoria Avenue address and stopped the car.

After detecting an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath, the woman was given a demand to provide breath samples into a roadside screening device which she refused on several occasions.

As a result, the woman was charged with refusing to provide samples of her breath and released with a future court date.