Category: Press Release

Lawnmower dispute

A dispute over a lawnmower yesterday afternoon resulted in Brockville Police attending a Delhi street residence to intervene.

Brockville Police were dispatched to the residence at 2:10 pm yesterday afternoon after receiving a call from female resident there that her ex-boyfriend was there arguing about the return of a lawnmower. She also believed he was currently on conditions not to be at her residence.

Before police arrived at the residence, the 33 year old man had fled and did not return to the house. Officers continue to try and speak with the man about the incident and the matter is still under investigation. Constable Eric Ruigrok is the investigating officer.

Public Intoxication Arrest

A call about two men drinking in a Central Avenue park resulted in a 47 year old Brockville man being arrested for public intoxication late Tuesday afternoon.

A concerned caller to the Brockville Police reported seeing two men drinking under a tree in the park area at the rear of Westminster School shortly after 4 pm yesterday. When officers arrived they located the man well under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself.

For his own safety, he was placed under arrest for public intoxication and brought the Brockville Police Service where he was held until sober.

Car vs Cyclist Collision

At 6:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon Brockville Police were notified by Leeds and Grenville EMS of a collision involving a car and cyclist on Parkedale Ave in front of Home Depot.

When officers arrived on scene the 19 year old Cyclist had already been transported by EMS to Brockville General Hospital with minor injuries. They spoke with the driver of the vehicle and witnesses at the scene before attending to the hospital to speak with the cyclist.

As a result of the investigation, the cyclist was charged under the Highway Traffic Act and served with a Provincial Offences notice. He was released from hospital with minor injuries.

Impaired Driver

A Grant Street homeowner returned home early yesterday afternoon to find a landscaper he had hired for his property appeared to be well under the influence of alcohol.

Brockville Police responded to the residence at approximately 2:10 p.m. after the homeowner had confronted the 41 year old man whom he had hired as a landscaper about his drinking. He asked the man not to leave in his vehicle however the man was uncooperative and did anyway prior to police arriving. Twenty minutes later a second call was received about this same man now on George Street in Brockville where police were able to locate him.

The Prescott area man was placed under arrest for impaired driving and conveyed to Brockville Police headquarters where he refused to provide officers with a breath sample. As a result he was charged with impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample. He was held in custody until he was sober and released with a future court date.

Stolen Vehicle Arrest 

Shortly after 11:30 p.m. last evening Brockville Police received a report of a stolen vehicle from a King Street West residence. Attending officers learned the black 2014 Nissan was last seen earlier in the morning in the parking lot and the keys had been taken from inside the residence of the house.

While on patrol, officers spotted the vehicle in the parking lot of a Fairknowe Drive building with a 38 year old Brockville woman in the driver’s seat. Investigators learned the woman was the sister of the vehicles owner and she also had an outstanding warrant for failing to appear for her fingerprint date earlier in July.

As a result she was arrested and charged for taking a motor vehicle without owner’s consent and failing to appear for fingerprints and given a future court date.

Public Intoxication Arrest at Drive Thru

A 54 year old Brockville man was arrested Sunday morning after staff at Harvey’s discovered him passed out on the curb of the drive-thru entrance at the rear of the restaurant.

At 9:20 am yesterday morning staff at the restaurant contacted the Brockville Police after seeing the male seemingly asleep at the curb near the drive-thru entrance. When police arrived they found the man, who was known to the officers in an intoxicated state and not able to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and brought to Brockville Police headquarters where he was held until sober and released with a fine and given a provincial offences notice.

Traffic Stop leads to Probation Breach

Traffic stop yesterday afternoon led to the arrest of the vehicle’s passenger for breaching his probation order.

At 3:20 p.m. yesterday afternoon Brockville Police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Parkedale Avenue at Millwood Ave for a traffic infraction. While dealing with the driver the officer recognized the passenger of the vehicle and further investigation revealed he was currently on probation not to have communication with the driver of the vehicle.

As a result, he was arrested for Breach of Probation and conveyed to Brockville Police Headquarters and later released with a future court date.

Pursuit 

Police were involved in a short pursuit in the center of the city last night around 9:20 pm.  Officers had observed the vehicle commit several Highway Traffic Act infractions.  As they initiated a traffic stop the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed going through a set of traffic lights.  The driver eventually made the error of turning onto a dead end street.   The driver attempted to leave on foot, but was quickly arrested.  The local 57 year old male was charged with dangerous driving, flight from police and served a 30 day suspension.

Fail to remain pedestrian struck

Today at 9:15 am a local pedestrian was on the sidewalk at Tim Horton’s on Parkedale Ave. when she was struck by a white GMC (either a truck or SUV) leaving the restaurant.  The pedestrian suffered minor physical injuries.   Police are seeking any witnesses to the incident to call.

Criminal Harassment

A 32 year old male was arrested and held for bail after police investigated a complaint of criminal harassment.

Intoxicated Male

In the early morning hours of the 14th of July, the Brockville Police Service responded to calls for a shirtless male running up Pearl St. claiming that he had been beat up.  What officers discovered was an intoxicated male with no evidence of any assault.  He was arrested for his own safety due to his level of intoxication and released when sober.

Trouble with Youth

Two teenage males were arrested after police received several calls in regards to the pair setting off fireworks as they walked up a street in the north end.  As police attended they observed the pair attempting to gain entry into vehicles that were parked on the street.   The males were later released.

Theft and Breach Probation

On the 11 July 2017, the Brockville Police Service arrested a 25 year old, local male in regards to a theft under $5,000.00 as a bag of clothing was stolen from a downtown business. It was also learned that the male suspect was on probation with conditions. The male was located, arrested and issued documents compelling him to court.

Mental Health Act

The Brockville Police apprehended a 33 year old, local male, for a mental health assessment after he expressed suicidal thoughts. He did this by leaving letters indicating the concerns with blood on them. The male was located and cooperative with police. He was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for the assessment.

Bail Violations

On the 11th of July at approximately 03:54 a.m. the Brockville Police located a 29 year old Augusta man at a north end gas station. The man was at large on a recognizance of bail with both curfew and association conditions. The man was arrested for breaching his curfew and being in the company of a woman he was not to be with. He was later released with a future court date.

32 calls for service during the 24 hour period.

Domestic Dispute

Two charged with mischief following a domestic dipsute. A 40 year old Brockville man attended to the Brockville Police Service to report that his 36 year old partner had assaulted him and damaged his cellular phone. After investigating and interviewing all involved it is noted that both were charged with mischief when it was determined that both damaged property belonging to the other. Each was released with a future court date.

Mental Health Act

The Brockville Police apprehended a 15 year old Brockville youth after the boy had expressed suicidal thoughts. The youth was cooperative and was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary evaluation.

Bail Violations

On the 11th of July at approximately 03:54 a.m. the Brockville Police located a 29 year old Augusta man at a north end gas station. The man was at large on a recognizance of bail with both curfew and association conditions. The man was arrested for breaching his curfew and being in the company of a woman he was not to be with. He was later released with a future court date.

RIDE Check leads to multiple arrests

A Brockville Police Service RIDE Program conducted late Saturday night resulted in the arrest of four people.

A 56 year old Texas man found himself in custody after officers believed he was under the influence of alcohol while operating his motor vehicle. After speaking to police, the man failed to comply with the officer’s roadside demand was arrested for Refusing a Breath Sample. He was held in custody to ensure his appearance in Court.

In an unrelated vehicle check, a 28 year old man, a 22 year old man and a 22 year old woman were charged with possession of a controlled substance. After speaking with officers at the check, a strong odor of marihuana was detected coming from within the vehicle. All three vehicle occupants were subsequently placed under arrest, and the marihuana was seized.

The 22 year old man was also found to be on court ordered conditions, which included a curfew. He is further charged with Breach of Recognizance. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The other two vehicle occupants were released with a future court date.

Intoxicated male arrested

Excess consumption of alcohol left a 24 year old Ottawa man in police custody early Sunday morning. Police were called to a North end hotel after the man had passed out in the hotel lobby. Police were unsuccessful in obtaining enough information from the man to locate any friends or family and as a result he was arrested for being intoxicated in a common area.

He was released when sober and issued a ticket under the Liquor Licence Act.

Man arrested with stolen property

A 25 year old Ottawa man was arrested early Sunday morning after being found in possession of a stolen kayak.

Police were called to a South end residence shortly before 6am after the homeowner had located a male in her garage. The man had fled prior to police arrival but a kayak was noted to be missing. A short time later, while checking the area, police observed a male with the stolen kayak. After a short foot pursuit officers were successful in taking the man into custody for Possession of Stolen Property.

The 25 year old man was also found to be on court ordered conditions, which included a curfew. He was further charged with Breach of Recognizance and was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Courthouse Arrest

A 25 year-old Kemptville man was arrested at the Brockville Courthouse on an outstanding warrant late Friday morning. The man was observed by officers at the Courthouse and was known to be wanted by police for breaching previous court orders. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Domestic Dispute

A domestic disturbance late Friday evening has led to charges, Police were called to a downtown address after receiving a 911 call in regards to the incident. Upon arriving, police learned that an argument between a 42 year old female and 42 year old male had become physical. The male is alleged to have forced his way into the residence of the victim, where he then proceeded to assault her.

Police are currently making efforts to locate the 42 year old North Augusta male, who had left the area prior to police arrival. He is charged with Domestic Assault and Break and Enter.

Disturbance

A disturbance at a North end apartment complex early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a local 25 year old man.

Police attended the address after a male and female could be heard yelling in the hallway of the building. Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that the man had referenced a weapon while speaking to a by stander. The man was also found to be on Court ordered conditions which included a curfew.

The 25 year old Brockville man has been arrested for Weapons Dangerous and Breach of Recognizance. He has been held in custody.

Thefts from vehicles

Brockville Police continue to receive daily reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles. Citizens are reminded to remain vigilant in ensuring their vehicles are locked and all valuables are removed to prevent loss.

Should you witness any suspicious activity, please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127. .

Unwanted Person complaint leads to arrest

A 34 year old Brockville woman was arrested early yesterday afternoon after she was in the King Street Mac’s Milk for a second time during the day causing a disturbance and complaining about stolen property.

When officers arrived at about 2:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon, they found the woman to be well under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently placed under arrest for being intoxicated in a public place and brought to the police station for her safety.

She was released later in the evening when sober with a Provincial Offences Notice.

Local Car Dealer finds someone living in their van

A local Brockville Car dealer found a little more than expected when they went to inspect vehicles on their lot yesterday afternoon.

Officers were called to the local dealership around 2:30 pm yesterday afternoon after staff, inspecting the vehicles in their lot; found someone had been living in one of their vehicles after they discovered clothes, an air mattress and sleeping bag in the back of one of their cube vans.

From the property left in the van, police were able to identify the owner and make arrangements for the return of his property and other living accommodations.

Theft of Air Compressor

An air compressor motor and hoses were taken from a vehicle overnight Wednesday on Hartley Street.

Brockville Police received a report yesterday afternoon from the victim who reported that his air compressor described as having a red tank, grey motor and black hoses was taken from his vehicle overnight Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jeff Wiwchar of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext. 6072 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.

Good Samaritan Returns Property

Brockville Police would like to extend our thanks to a 56 year old Spencerville man who turned in a young Ottawa woman’s wallet at the front desk of the Police Station yesterday morning he found on the roadway in the North Augusta Road area.

After looking through the identification in the wallet, police were able to reach the owner through Facebook and reach her to return to the Brockville Police Service to reunite her with her property. When arrived at the Brockville Police station, she was very pleased that all of her pictures, credit cards, identification, and all of her money including her change were still in her wallet.