Category: Press Release

Probation Breach

A local, 19 year old man, was charged with breaching his probation yesterday morning.  Brockville Police took a complaint involving the male inside a south end residence, which actually belonged to another absent family member.  Officers located him there which was breaching a condition of his probation order.  He was arrested and charged with breaching the order and released later on conditions with a future court date.

Mental Health

Unfounded aggression towards a family pet resulted in a mental health apprehension.  Brockville Police received a request yesterday around noon to attend a south end residence to speak to a local, 23 year old man.  He was reported to be yelling at a cat in the residence and acting out of character.  Officers escorted him to hospital for appropriate care.

Shoplifting and Uncooperative

Stealing from a north end boxstore and then resisting arrest, resulted in criminal charges for a Kingston area duo.  A 34 year old female and her 14 year old, male accomplice stole a large sum of items and began loading them into a waiting vehicle.  Around 5:00 yesterday afternoon, Brockville Police located the twosome near the intersection of Parkedale Avenue and North Augusta Road.  They had taken off from store security and tried to run from officers as well.  Both parties have been arrested and charged with theft and resisting arrest.  They face a future court date after being released from custody.

Threats

Lending money became an issue for two area young people.  A 24 year old, local female, borrowed money from a local male and then had difficulty paying him back.  Growing impatient, the man telephoned her and threatened to hurt her with a knife.  A second call threatened the well-being of her father.  Brockville Police were contacted shortly after nine last night and the incident was reported.  Officers spoke to the accused who turned himself over to police at headquarters.  He was arrested and charged with uttering a threat and released on conditions with a future court date.

Domestic Disturbance

Local male arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. On the 10th of December, 2016 at approximately 3:30a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a report of a fire alarm sounding in a building in the downtown area of the city. Officers attended to investigate and found that the alarm was actually activated by a 19 year old female. She activated the alarm in attempts to prevent further being assaulted by her 26 year old boyfriend. The assault is described as being minor; however, the male was arrested and released with a court date for the assault.

Missing Person Located Successfully

A local elderly female was located within moments of receiving severe injury due to elements. On the 10th of December, 2016 at approximately 6:30a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a report of an 80 year old female suffering from dementia, missing from her residence in the North end of the city. The female was noticed missing by her husband from sometime throughout the night. Officers quickly attended the area and began to canvas for the female. It was believed that she would be confused and not dressed for the elements causing significant concern for her wellbeing in the subzero temperatures. Shortly after 7 a.m., officers patrolling the area luckily found the female laying on the front step of a residence not far from her own. She was not dressed for the elements and in medical distress. Thankfully, the home owners where the female was located were gracious enough to provide assistance that greatly helped the female in recovery. Paramedics responded quickly and transported the female to the Brockville General Hospital. Police are unaware of the current medical status of the female.

Residential Thefts

Christmas décor is being stolen from various residences throughout the city. On the 10th of December, 2016 at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of the laser projector type Christmas lights being stolen from a North end residence. In fact, the Police Service has received many complaints since the end of November in regards to similar types of incidents. These lights have an approximate value ranging up to $300. We would like to make the public aware so attempts can be made to better secure these items. We strongly encourage the public to report any information to police in relation to these incidents.

Shoplifting

There were 4 other individuals, who were arrested for theft yesterday the 9th of December, 2016. These thefts occurred at 2 different department stores in the North end of the city. They are separate from the one reported in the 9th of December media release. One incident involved 3 youths acting together in a minor theft and the second was a lone adult male at a different location. All individuals arrested are local. The adult was charged and issued a court date. The three youths were dealt with by way of an extrajudicial measure in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Mental Health Apprehension

36 year old local male apprehended for a mental health assessment. On the 8th of December, 2016 at approximately 17:45 hours, the Brockville Police Service received a report in regards to the above described male. The complainant indicated concerns over comments being made and messages sent by the male to cause harm to himself. The male was located and transported to the Brockville General Hospital for evaluation by psychiatric staff.

Cause Disturbance and Mischief

Male arrested and charged for a disturbance outside a local licensed establishment. On the 9th of December, 2016 at approximately 2:15 a.m., a 21 year old male was arrested for causing a disturbance out front of a downtown licensed establishment. The arrested male was intoxicated which added to the cause of the problem. He was transported to the Brockville Police Service and held in cells until sober. While there, damage was caused in the cell block area which resulted in a charge of mischief.

Attempt Entry to a Residence

Male arrested for attempting to enter a residence while intoxicated. On the 9th of December, 2016 at approximately 5:30a.m., an intoxicated 23 year old male attempted to enter a residence in the South end of the city. The owner of the residence did not know the male suspect and found that minor damage was caused. The suspect was located and arrested. It was also learned he was on bail conditions of a curfew and to abstain from alcohol consumption. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Shoplifting

3 males, 18 years of age, arrested and charged for theft. On the 9th of December 2016, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a loss prevention officer at a local department store arrested 3 young males. The males were all involved together in a minor theft. Each male was released at the scene with a court date for the theft.

Middle of the Road

Man transported to hopsital after a short foot pursuit. On the 7th of December, 2016 at approximatley 8:19 a.m. members of the Brockville Police attended to the area of Buell Street and Pearl Street for reports of a male walking in the middle of the road forcing cars to move and avoid striking him. Officers located and spoke to the 35 year old Brockville resident however during the conversation the man ran for an unknown reason. The man was subsequently re-located and ambulance contacted. The man was then transported to the Brocville General Hospital for necessary evaluation.

Disqualified Driving Charge

On the 7th of December, 2016 at approximately 3:45 p.m. a local 54 year old man was stopped for driving with an expired validation sticker. Brockville Police then learned that the man was a disqualified driver for a criminal code conviction and should not be operating a motor vehicle. The man was consequently issued a future court date for driving while disqaulified.

Theft

A 47 year old Brockville man is wanted by police after attending a North end business where he attempted to leave the store with a shopping cart full of unpaid toys. The value is unknown at this time and police are attempting to locate the subject.

Assault

A Brockville resident, 21 years of age, was arrested and charged with one count of assault after slapping her ex boyfriend in front of police. Police were present to resolve an issue over child custody when the assault took place.

Mental Health Apprehension

On the 5th of December, 2016 at approximately 5:50 pm, the Brockville Police Service received a report from a local North end business of a 24 year old man attempting to fight employees. The man was not a customer or employed by the business. On arrival, officers assessed the males behaviour and apprehended him under the authority of the Mental Health Act. The male was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary evaluation by medical and psychiatric staff. There were no assaults or injuries in this matter. The male was of no fixed address at the time of this occurrence.

Reminder not to drink and drive

With the holiday season upon us, the Brockville Police Service would like to remind people to drink responsibly. Officers will be conducting scheduled R.I.D.E. programs throughout the City. If you drink, don’t drive….Please take a cab or desigante someone as the sober driver.

Disturbance

On the 3rd of December, 2016 at approximately 11:30 pm, a 23 year old female was located by Police, heavily intoxicated in the South end of the City. Given her level of intoxication, Police were concerned for her safety. The female was arrested for being Intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and released with a fine when sober.

Robbery

On the 4th of December, 2016 at approximately 3:20 am, Brockville Police received a complaint of a Robbery that was being reported after the fact. The male Victim told Police that at around 1:00 am, on the 4th of December, 2016 while walking on Ormond Street he was struck by another male and had personal property taken. The Victim was treated at Hospital for his injuries. The investigation is continuing at this time. If you have any information in regards to this matter, please contact Constable Ryan Hayes at 613-342-0127 Extension 6028.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

On the 4th of December, 2016 Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the south end of the City. Investigation also revealed that the vehicle’s licence plates were not registered to the vehicle and had in fact, been stolen from other vehicles. A 35 year old male has been arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was released with a future Court date.

Motor Vehicle Accident

On the 2nd of December 2016 at 1:00 pm, police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Stewart Blvd., north of Laurier Blvd. Three vehicles were involved. Stewart Blvd. was closed from Laurier to Centennial Rd. The accident occurred as a north bound Ford Escape was stopped waiting to make a left hand turn into a car dealership when it was rear ended by a north bound tow truck. This caused the Ford Escape to be pushed into the south bound lanes striking a Chevrolet Impala. Involved parties where either treated at the scene for minor injuries or transported to Brockville General Hospital for treatment. None of the injuries were serious in nature. All three vehicles had to towed from the scene. Charges are pending against the tow truck driver.

Pedestrian Struck

At approximately 7:20 pm, on the 2nd of December, a 53 year old male was struck by a motor vehicle as he was jogging crossing an intersection. Witnesses stated that the pedestrian had the right of way as he had a walk signal. The pedestrian was transported to Brockville General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver has been charged accordingly.

Phone Scam

Brockville residents have received similar calls advising them that their son/grandson had been involved in an accident and would be held in custody unless a sum of money was sent via western union. The “grandparent” scam has been described by the complainants as sounding very convincing.

Warrant

On the 2nd of December a 29 year old male wanted on outstanding warrants was located by Brockville Police at a downtown business. The male was arrested without incident and was held for a bail hearing.

Domestic Assault

A 44 year old female was arrested in a domestic assault investigation that occurred in the city’s north end. The female was charged with assault and mischief. She has been released with a future court date.

Family Dispute

A dispute with her mother resulted in the apprehension of a local, 16 year old youth.

Brockville Police attended a south end residence after a call from a family member.The young female had left the residence before police arrival and there was belief she may have taken a kitchen knife with her.  Shortly after 8:00 am., on the 1st, officers located her nearby and she was escorted to hospital to obtain appropriate care as she was very upset. No knife was located on her person.

The teen was released back to her mother after a plan was put in place.

Mental Health

A conducted energy weapon (taser), was required to apprehend a local, 48 year old man yesterday.

Brockville Police attended a residence in the central/west portion of the city around 2:30 pm, yesterday at the request of Leeds and Grenville Mental Health.  The man was required to be seen by medical staff to assess his mental health.  He became resistive to officers on scene, tried to assault them and would not comply with any requests to attend hospital with them.  To avoid injury to both the individual and officers, the weapon was deployed and was applied successfully.  Now placed in restraints, the subject was escorted to hospital and left in the care of staff there.

Warrants

After eluding police for a period of time, a local 21 year old was arrested just before midnight yesterday.

Brockville Police received information from a family member that the individual was sleeping in the front porch of a south end residence.  The young man failed to attend court late in September this year.  He had been charged with assault in August and possession of drugs in October.

An appearance in bail court took place this afternoon and the young man was remanded into custody until early next week.

Liquor Licence Act

Riding your bike after having a lot to drink is not a great idea.

At approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, Brockville Police officers observed a man on a bicycle in the center of the city.  The local, 43 year old, was heavily intoxicated and his safety was a concern to police.  He was arrested and charged with being drunk in public.

When sober, the man was released with a fine.

Car vs. Deer

A deer, struck on Centennial Road by a west bound vehicle didnt cause much property damage but the deer was not so lucky.

Around 9:30 pm, Brockville Police attended the accident scene and spoke to a local, 28 year old man, who was the driver of the vehicle.  The deer was located nearby and had extensive injuries.

Officers had to put the animal down to end any suffering.