Category: Press Release

Fraud / Scam

On June 13th at 2:34 pm, Brockville Police received a fraud complaint from a local 87 year old man.

He fell victim to one of the more popular scams, told he had won a lottery but registration fees had to be paid in order to collect. The man sent a large sum of money and gave out a lot of personal information while trying to claim the false winnings. These frauds are hard to solve due to their global nature.

Again, we advise, buyer beware. If it’s too good to be true, don’t get involved in any way.

Mischief

On June 13th at 8:35 pm, Brockville Police attended a south end residence for a mischief complaint.

A local 35 year old man showed up at the home and was accusing the residents of stealing his cell phone. While leaving, the man broke a window at the residence.

The accused, known to Police, is now wanted for mischief.

Fire / Mischief

On June 13th at 10:30 pm, Brockville Police attended to St. Lawrence Park for a family dispute.

A local 56 year old man was at a campsite with his son and the son’s girlfriend. The older male became angry during a discussion about the shape of the earth. The female insisted the earth was flat, the man argued the world was round. He began throwing their items into the campfire which included a propane cylinder.

Brockville Police and Brockville Fire attended the scene and the campfire was extinguished. The older male had left the area. Police are now looking for the man to charge him with mischief. Neither party would change their views.

Bail Violation

On June 14th at 12:53 am, Brockville Police responded with ambulance to a south end street for an intoxicated male.

The local 56 year old had fallen and suffered injuries to his face. He was taken to hospital for treatment and monitoring. The problem is, he was on bail conditions that included not to be out of his residence when consuming alcohol.

Police attended hospital this morning and took him into custody for breaching his recognizance. He is currently being held for a bail hearing.

Bail Violation / Accident

On June 10th at 9:08 pm, Brockville Police attended a motor vehicle accident at Market Street and Water Street.

Damage was minor but one of the drivers had been consuming alcohol. He was asked to provide a sample of his breath into a roadside unit which registered in the “warn” category. This usually means a three day licence suspension. However, the man had been charged already for impaired driving and was awaiting court on those charges.

The local 32 year old was on release conditions that included no alcohol while operating a motor vehicle and not to consume alcohol at all outside his residence. He was arrested and charged with breaching his recognizance and was remanded into custody until attending bail court.

Assault

On June 11th at 3:56 pm, Brockville Police responded to an assault complaint on King Street East.

A local 56 year old man was walking on the sidewalk when another male, texting at the time, bumped into him. Words were exchanged and the altercation turned physical, resulting in the man being assaulted.

Officers located and arrested a local, 30 year old, for the offence of assault. He was released shortly afterwards with a future court date. The victim suffered minor injuries.

Mischief / Warrants

On June 11th at 5:17 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a King Street apartment that resulted in property damage and charges.

A local 25 year old man attended his ex-girlfriend’s apartment to retrieve some of his belongings. The male had already been there earlier in the day and during his second trip he became enraged when his ex wouldn’t speak to him. He then attended the rear of her apartment and located a bicycle belonging to her mother. The man slashed the tires on the bike with a pocket knife and stomped on the rims. Once the Officers arrived, the man had fled the area.

On the 12th of June at 1:55 pm, Police learned of another possible location for the accused in the center of the city. Officers located the subject at that location and he was arrested for mischief as well as breaching conditions of release for outstanding offences.

There was also a warrant for the man’s arrest for further charges that he had yet to be located for.

Domestic

On June 11th at 11:40 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a north end apartment building. A local couple engaged in a dispute loud enough to attract their neighbour’s attention.

Officers noted the male party was intoxicated and felt things would escalate when they departed. The 27 year old was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. He was released the next day when sober and without any charges.

Possession of Stolen Property

On June 12th at 3:28 am, Brockville Police Officers stopped a U-Haul truck on a street in the center of the city.

The truck had Arizona plates and was being driven by a local 19 year old female. The passenger identified himself as a 31 year old, from the Kingston area, boyfriend of the driver. They indicated they were in the process of moving the male to his new residence which was strange considering the time of day. Also, Officers didn’t notice furniture type items in the van but did observe scrap metal and copper pipe. While Officers were asking more questions about the van’s contents, another male burst from the side door of the vehicle and began running from the area. He was caught after a short foot pursuit.

Police discovered there was a warrant for his arrest for being unlawfully at large. The 21 year old was from the Joyceville area. A second female was also found in the rear of the van, a 29 year old from the Kingston area. All four individuals were arrested for possession of stolen property. The Joyceville man was also charged with breaching his probation and the Kingston male was charged with breaching release conditions for outstanding charges still before the courts.

The two females were released from custody on conditions with a future court date. The two males were held in custody for bail court.

The vehicle contained electronic equipment, power drill batteries, copper piping and other items. The investigation continues in regards to possible proper owners and no dollar value has been placed on the van’s contents.

Impaired Driving

On June 9th at 2:23 pm, Brockville Police attended a single vehicle accident on a north end street.

A local, 56 year old female, had struck a sign post while pulling into a private parking lot. While Police spoke to the woman she was exhibiting signs of impairment but not by alcohol.

Officers arrested her for being impaired by a drug and made a demand for a sample of her blood. She was taken to hospital to have her medical condition checked out and blood was obtained at that time.

Police now have to await the results from the Center of Forensic Sciences.

Aerosol Assault

On June 9th at 3:03 pm, Brockville Police began investigating an assault complaint on King Street West.

A local 18 year old man was approached by another male and had a substance sprayed in his face. The victim felt a burning sensation and some other discomforts.   The accused male left the area, last seen heading east bound on George Street. His description was given by a witness as, white male, 5’6″ tall, black jogging suit, black scruffy hair and a thin black moustache.

Bail Violation

On June 10th at 12:50 am, Brockville Police attended a south end residence for an unwanted person.

A local 29 year old female reported her ex-boyfriend, a local 33 year old, was at her residence and a verbal dispute started. The man had left the area prior to Police arriving. Officers then discovered the woman was to have no contact with her ex and was actually breaching release conditions she had been placed on. She was arrested and charged with breaching her undertaking and was released shortly afterwards with a new court date and new charges.

Bail Violations

On June 10th at 2:17 am, Brockville Police, on general patrol, observed a 19 year old male, known to them, on King Street West.

Police attempted to speak to the young man but visual contact was lost when returning to his location. After checking the man on Police computer systems, his disappearance made sense. His presence on the streets at that time was in breach of two different recognizances, one out of Gananoque and another out of the Leeds OPP detachment. Police are in the process of obtaining an arrest warrant for the Gananoque native. He faces charges of breaching his release conditions and a probation order. The Hamilton Police Service also has a warrant for his arrest and they will be contacted about their charges when he is located.

Fraud

On June 8th at 3:27 pm., Brockville Police took a fraud complaint at their headquarters.  The Revenue Canada Scam is still very active in our area and was successful in victimizing another local resident.  The request in this incident was for the victim to purchase $3,900.00 in itunes gift cards and then call back with the activation codes.

Once again, we ask people not to act on these threats. Revenue Canada would never make this request of anyone.  These calls often threaten jail time, fines etc.

Please, do not take any action and contact the Brockville Police or Revenue Canada with any questions. Do not send any monies or purchase gift cards for these con artists.

Liquor Licence Act

On June 7th at 5:36 pm., Brockville Police attended a call concerning a passed out female in the hallway of a duplex.

When Officers arrived, she was actually found in the front entrance of a neighbouring multi-unit residence. She was in an intoxicated state and making no sense when speaking with Police. The local woman, 37 years of age, was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace.

While in custody at Police headquarters, she tore up her clothing, urinated on the floors and would not settle down even when given new, dry garments. She was released without charges or a fine and handed over to a family member.

When released, the woman sent emails to the Brockville Police Service making threats to Officers. Police are currently looking into her actions that followed her release.

Bail Violation

On June 7th a local 44 year old man failed to attend court as ordered. The local resident now has a warrant in effect for his arrest. When located, he will be held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Warrant Executed

On May 14th, Brockville Police arrested a local, 47 year old man, regarding a theft at a north end box store. At that time, his 21 year old daughter, jumped in a waiting car and took off from the scene. A warrant was issued for her arrest several days later.

This morning, shortly after midnight, Officers noticed the same female standing outside a drinking establishment on King Street West. She was arrested on the warrant and released at the scene with a future court date. A small amount of marijuana, found on her person, was seized and she was warned for the possession of a controlled substance.

Missing Person Joseph Cooper Update

Our missing male, Joseph Cooper, has yet to be located.

Brockville Police received a tip yesterday of a possible sighting of the man at the Mac Johnson conservation area. The area was checked with negative results and the information was dated by the time Officers were made aware.

Update – Incident involving a ten year old boy assaulted in a park in the center of the city

Police have now identified a local, 16 year old male, as one of the responsible parties.

He will be charged with assault when located as the investigation continues in regards to more possible suspects.

Break and Enter

On June 6th at 7:20 am, Brockville Police took a break and enter complaint at the Royal Brock location on Stewart Blvd., which included the theft of tools.

Two jack hammers, a laser level and some other items were removed from the site, currently under construction. The incident took place over the weekend and the investigation is ongoing.

Bail Violation

On June 6th at 9:36 am, Brockville Police received information of a wanted man returning to Ontario. A local 36 year old was being sought by the Brockville Police for fraud and breaches of his bail conditions.

Information was, he was flying into Ottawa after taking off to Edmonton. Ottawa Police were contacted and asked to arrest the man when he arrived at the airport. The arrest was completed and the accused individual stated he had recently ingested a quantity of drugs. After he was checked out medically and found to be lying, he was placed in their cells. Brockville Police Officers arrived in Ottawa early morning on June 7^th, and returned the man to our city. He is being held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Assault

On June 6th at 11:35 am, Brockville Police engaged in a joint investigation with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS).

A local 44 year old man has been arrested and charged with assault on his 14 year old son. The boy suffered minor injuries to his face as a result. The accused was released on conditions and issued a future fingerprint and court appearance date.

Warrants

On June 6th at 1:37 pm, Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute on the street in the south end of the city. A local 18 year old male was arguing with his 15 year old girlfriend.

It was not their day however, Brockville Police held warrants of arrest for both of them. The male was wanted for breaching conditions of his recognizance, assault with a weapon and possession of stolen property. The female was wanted for break and enter, assault and breaching her probation.

Both parties were arrested and the warrants executed. They remain behind bars and will appear in bail court.

Shoplifting

On June 6th at 1:44 pm., Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a theft complaint.

A local 22 year old female was apprehended by loss prevention staff after taking items and making no attempt to purchase same. She was released at the scene with a future court date and trespassed from the store.

Community Service

On June 3rd at 10:33 am, Brockville Police attended the Brockville Shopping Center to speak with a man wanting to hurt others.

The local, 40 year old, had informed his mental health worker, he felt like hurting people but no one in particular. Officers escorted the man to hospital to get the help he needed.

Domestic Dispute

On June 3rd at 1:48 pm, Brockville Police dealt with a local couple and their domestic problems. A 32 year old female complained of assault by her 22 year old boyfriend.

They had an argument that turned physical, in which the female was tossed into a piece of furniture. Her boyfriend also damaged her cellphone. Officers located the young man at his mother’s place and arrested him for assault and mischief. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court. The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident and did not require medical attention.

While in cells at the Brockville Police station, the male tried harm himself, attempting to tie an item around his neck and the cell bars. Officers intervened before he had an opportunity to do anything.

Community Service

On June 4th at 10:28 am, Brockville Police attended the Brockville General Hospital to obtain information on a local, 27 year old male, who had walked out of the emergency unit. The young man was originally admitted for excessive alcohol consumption.

Shortly afterwards, Police received a call from CN Police indicating a man matching the same description was on the tracks and jumped out of the way of a train at the last second.

At 4:24 pm, Officers received a call from the male indicating he would meet them outside a north end apartment building. In the meantime, Brockville Police received lots of help from their social media posts when requests made from the public for assistance.

Officers spoke to the man and he indicated the train incident was a suicide attempt as well earlier in the day, trying to hang himself. He was taken back to hospital to obtain the help he needed.

Community Service

On June 5th at 2:31 pm, Brockville Police attended a residence in the center of town to check on a female teen threatening to hurt herself.

A local, 16 year old, was trying to take pills but her boyfriend was intervening and preventing her from swallowing medication. Officers escorted the teen to hospital for appropriate care.

Thank you to the public for their assistance in this matter. Subject has been located and is safe.