Category: Press Release

Domestic Related Criminal Harassment

On the 24th of January, 2017 the Brockville Police Service arrested a 31 year old male, from a neighbouring community, in regards to ongoing criminal harassment on his ex-girlfriend. The male was interviewed and released by police with conditions and a future court date.

Racial / Obscene Graffiti

On the 24th of January, 2017 the Brockville Police Service received a complaint from J.L. Jordan Catholic School in regards to Graffiti. There have been multiple recent incidents of racial and obscene graffiti reported at the above mentioned school and others within the area. Incidents believed to be taking place in the evening or overnight hours. We ask the public to notify the Brockville Police Service with any information.

On both the 23rd and 24th of January, 2017, the Brockville Police Service received reports of mischief to the playground area of the JL Jordan Public School located at 294 First Avenue, Brockville. Staff discovered graffiti, and broken glass.

Police are asking for anyone with information concerning this matter to contact Constable Mike Noonan at 613-342-0127 x 6089.

On the 23rd of January, 2017 at approximately 4:22 a.m. the Brockville Police Service received a 911 no voice contact (the caller does not answer when prompted by police) from a Brockville residence. Police attended the address, gained entry and discovered an elderly woman had fallen and was in need of medical attention. EMS was requested and did attend. The woman was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary evaluation and treatment. Police are not aware of the extent of injuries sustained by the woman as a result of her fall.

Brockville Police responded to a call of a fire that had been deliberately set to the door of an apartment unit located on King St West in the downtown area. The occupant was able to extinguish the fire prior to arrival with the use of water and towels. Damage was categorized as minor.   The service is asking that anyone with information in relation to this arson please call the service at 613 342 0127 ext 0.

On early Saturday (Jan 21) morning just after midnight, Brockville Police Service stopped a 2002 Blue 2 door Honda Civic for a traffic violation in the vicinity of King Street East. As the officer walked up to speak to the male driver, the vehicle fled off at an extremely high rate of speed that would be considered dangerous to the public. No pursuit was initiated in the interest of public safety.

The vehicle is described to have winter tires on black steel winter rims with silver lug nuts, a very large resonator on the rear passenger side and with no window tint. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the identity of the male driver and it’s lone male passenger. Both males are described to be in their early twenties.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with any information to assist in this investigation. If anyone has any information pertaining to this vehicle or it’s occupants, please contact Constable Dan Hall with the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127.

Mental Health Apprehension

Brockville Police responded to what was originally called in as a domestic dispute in the north end of the city at 7 am yesterday morning. A male was complaining of being assaulted by his wife. During the investigation it was apparent that the 50 year old woman was suffering from a mental illness and for her safety and her husbands she was apprehended and conveyed to the hospital for pyschiatric assessment. No one was injured in the dispute.

Mental Health Apprehension

A 40 year old female who called into the Brockville Police communications center and began to speak of moments of extreme paranoia caused a police dispatcher to make what turned out to be the right callwhen she deployed officers to her residence even though she insisted that she wished no officer presence. Officers performed a cursory investigation and had to apprehend her for her safety. She was taken to the Brockville General Hospital where she was evaluated.

Drug Possession and Breach Charges

Police had conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the evening hours. During that investigation the passenger was recognized by officers and was out on release conditions with one of them being not to consume alcohol. He had been drinking and was arrested for violating his undertaking. During the arrest he was searched and found to be in possession of cocaine. He was charged and released with a future court date for the allegations.

Warrants

A local, 26 year old male was arrested early Thursday (Jan 19) morning at the Brockville Courthouse.The male had outstanding warrants held by the Brockville Police Service for failing to comply with Court ordered release conditions. One of the services release programs is titled “Operation Door Knock”.   It requires persons on release to present themselves at the door to an officer upon request. This individual had failed to do so and subsequently the warrant for arrest was issued. He was held for a bail hearing.

Mischief to Property

A public coin laundry located in Brockville suffered vandalism overnight. Unknown person or persons damaged walls in the business and removed the video camera with force off the wall. Police will be reviewing the recordings from the systems hard drive when they are made available. This investigation is on going.

Foot Pursuit Leads to Multiple Arrests for Shoplifting

On the 16th of January, 2017 at approximately 1:20 p.m., the Brockville Police Service received a call from Loss Prevention at a North end business. 2 local male suspects, 41 and 46 years of age, were observed in the store selecting items and concealing them in their coats. Loss Prevention made police aware and officers attended the area. The male suspects then attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise. Loss Prevention approached the suspects who then fled on foot. Brockville Police Service officers had just arrived on scene and gave chase. The suspects separated when fleeing as did the officers to pursue. Moments later, both suspects were caught and placed under arrest for theft under $5,000.00. The total value of the theft was $105.35. They were later released with court dates.

Shoplifting

On the 16th of January, 2017 the Brockville Police Service received other complaints of 3 youths shoplifting from North end stores in 2 separate incidents. The youths were arrested for theft of values ranging from $5.00 – $20.00. All 3 youths were compliant and diverted from court with an extra judicial measure. The items taken were recovered and the youths turned over to their parents.

Mental Health Apprehension

On the 16th of January, 2017 at approximately 3:30p.m., the Brockville Police Service received a Form 1 for a mental health apprehension of a local, 60 year old female. The female’s doctor had concerns for her mental state and this form gives police the authority to take her for an assessment. She was escorted to the Brockville General Hospital without incident.

Arrest for Communication Breach of Undertaking

On the 15th of January, 2017 at approximately 11 a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a complaint in reference to a breach of an Officer In Charge Undertaking. A 24 year old, local male, was investigated for breaching his non communication condition. The male attempted to communicate with a female via social media, who he was to abstain communication with. The male was subsequently arrested, charged and given a future court date.

Arrest on Warrant

On the 14th of January, 2017 at approximatley 7 pm the Smiths Falls Police Service arrested a 48 year old man on the authority of a Brockville warrant. The Smiths Falls resident was wanted in relation to a shoplifting incident in December of 2016 in which he did attempt to steal from the Brockville Walmart. The man is now scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Impaired Driver

On the 15th of January, 2017 at approximately 2:53 a.m. police stopped a vehicle for speeding in the north end of the city. The vehicle was driven by a 37 year old woman who resides in the City of Brockville. As police dealt with the woman for the driving offence they detected signs of alcohol comsumption. The woman registered a fail on an approved roadside screening device. The woman provided samples of her breath and was charged with impaired driving and driving with over 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 mls of blood. Her licence has been suspended and she is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.