Category: Press Release

Public Intoxication

On December 11th at 1:57 am., Brockville Police began dealing with an intoxicated male outside a bar on King Street.

The male tried to take off on foot but was located a short distance away and was now trespassing on private property. The local, 31 year old was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released later the same day when sober with a fine.

Warrant

On December 11th at 12:20 pm., Brockville Police Special Constables arrested a local, 34 year old male at the Provincial Court House.

The subject had showed up at court on another matter and was informed of the local warrant for failing to appear for the taking of his fingerprints. He was processed on Brockville’s warrant and was told that the Cornwall Police also had a warrant for him. The Cornwall Police then attended and arrested the male, returning him to their jurisdiction.

Domestic Dispute

On December 12th at 3:33 am., Brockville Police attended a domestic dispute at a south end apartment building.

A local, 25 year old male, assaulted his 22 year old girlfriend by striking her in the face. She received a small cut in the process. The male fled the apartment before Police arrived. He turned himself in later after speaking with Police on the phone. He was arrested and charged with assault and breaching his probation. The probation order was as a result of an earlier conviction for assault but not on the same victim.

The accused was held for weekend bail court and was released by the courts on conditions.

Mischief

On December 12th at 4:34 am., Brockville Police responded to a mischief complaint at a King Street West apartment.

A 23 year old female returned home to find her residence had been broken into and damage done to the apartment and her personal possessions.

Later on in the weekend, Police arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend for break and enter and mischief. The local, 28 year old, will appear in bail court later today.

Motor Vehicle Accident

On December 12th at 3:09 pm., Brockville Police attended a single motor vehicle accident on Stewart Blvd.

The local, 38 year old, male driver was noted to be under the influence of a drug. A drug recognition officer was called to the scene to confirm the findings.

As a result, the male was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug. He was released later the same day with a future court date.

RIDE

On December 12th at 10:53 pm., Brockville Police were conducting a RIDE Program on Stewart Blvd.

A local, 20 year old male, was stopped as a result and there were indicators of recent marijuana use. A search of the vehicle turned up a quantity of marijuana and cash. The male was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and breaching outstanding conditions of another release document for charges still before the courts. He was released later on conditions with a future court date.

Unwanted Person

On December 13th at 1:21 am., Brockville Police responded to a bar on King Street East for an unruly patron.

A local, 36 year old male, was giving bar staff a hard time as well as attending officers. After being given several opportunities to leave the area and still failing to follow direction, the male was arrested for public intoxication. He was released later the same day when sober with a fine.

Disturbance

On December 13th at 3:01 am., Brockville Police attended a north end apartment for a female causing a disturbance.

Police had dealt with the local, 21 year old, earlier in the evening, at which time she was sent to a friend’s residence from downtown to avoid issues. Once at her friend’s apartment, the female continued her negative behaviour and was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. She was released later in the day when sober without charges.

Public Intoxication

On December 13th at 8:45 pm., Brockville Police dealt with an intoxicated male on a south end street.

The local, 55 year old, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. While in Police custody, his health appeared to be declining. An ambulance was asked to attend the Police Service and the male was taken to hospital to be treated for other health issues.

The Brockville Police Service (BPS) and community partners are excited to announce the renovation project is underway for the Community Hub Project; a collaborative new project that aims to increase the safety and wellbeing of the neighbourhood by improving coordination and access to services.

Ontario is host to many Community Hubs that have seen remarkable success. As a result of the hub model, communities have noted a decrease in crime, violence, and vandalisms, while seeing an increase in employment, graduation rates, school attendance, and neighbourhood pride. Though each hub is unique, the cornerstone of a Community Hub is that it acts as a central access point for a range of needed health and social services, along with cultural, recreational and green spaces to enrich community life.

The Brockville Community Hub will be located in a community-housing neighbourhood at 10-280 Bartholomew Street in a town-home unit. Renovations began November 23rd and the Hub aims to open it’s doors early in 2016. The Hub will offer a warm, welcoming, and positive environment for tenants to access supports and services, meet one another, plan, build and grow together. The use of the centre extends to the whole neighbourhood and seeks to reach the Glengarry, Hastings, 12 Central Avenue and the surrounding area.

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community cannot be achieved by one agency or sector alone. Community safety and wellbeing ought to be a shared responsibility including, but not limited to, community members, political leaders, the police, community organizations, healthcare providers, social services, victim services, education, housing and private enterprise. The Brockville Community Hub Project has over 30 community partners across a wide range of sectors that will be key to the success of the hub.

The BPS does not have a budget for this project, thus the project is financially dependent on grants and donations from the private and business sector. The unit is owned by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, who have kindly agreed to a three year rent-free lease with the BPS. David Beatty, CEO of Canarm, has generously offered to match all donations in order to raise the required amount for the renovation project and the first three years of operating costs. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation to the project, please contact: Constable Mark Heffernan at (613) 342-0127 ext. 4228 or by email at mheffernan@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site or Kristina Hubert, Community Hub Coordinator at (613) 340-7597 or by email at kristinadhubert@gmail.com. Cheques can be made payable to, “Fresh Winds Community Residence Inc.” and sent to: Brockville Police Service, 2269 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, ON K6V 3G9.

The support and excitement from the community surrounding the Community Hub project has been overwhelmingly positive and community partners are eager to begin programing when the time comes. In the meantime, children’s programing has already begun on Thursdays and Saturdays in the basketball court and green space of the Bartholomew complex. The Community Hub Project’s belief is that by working together, we can build a safer and healthier community.

*Note: Constable Heffernan and Kristina Hubert will be at 10-280 Bartholomew St on Monday December 14th, 2015 at 2:30pm. We would love to see you there to answer all our questions.

The Brockville Police would like to make the Community aware that the local Crime Stoppers Chapter are currently canvassing for funds.

We still encourage people not to give credit card information over the phone.

Suspicious Person

On December 6th, Brockville Police were investigating a suspicious person complaint at the rear of a downtown licensed establishment in the early morning hours.

Officers located a 31 year old male who was heavily intoxicated. The male was arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act.

Domestic Mischief

On December 6th, Brockville Police investigated a domestic related mischief which took place at an apartment complex in the Northern area of the City.

A 20 year old, local male, was complaining that his vehicle windshield was damaged by a 25 year old local male. The 25 year old male suspect in this incident is an ex-boyfriend of a female friend of the complainant. That classifies this as a domestic related incident.

Unwanted Person

On December 6th, Brockville Police attended a complaint of an unwanted person in the Northen area of the City.

A 42 year old, local femal, was complaining that her 31 year old, boyfriend was intoxicated and forced his way into her apartment and would not leave. The male suspect had caused damage to the apartment and also had stolen some property.

He was subsequently arrested and held for bail on mischief and theft offences.

Possession of Stolen Property

On November 28th, Brockville Police took a theft complaint from a residence in the north end of the city.  Stolen from the garage of the residence was a Dewalt compound mitre saw.

Police attended a pawn shop within the city and located the saw along with the identity of the individual who pawned the item. As it turned out, the party responsible for pawning the saw knew the victim very well as he was renting a property from the victim at the time.

On December 3rd, Police located the local, 31 year old male. He was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property and breaching a current probation order.  The subject was released on conditions with a future court date.

Shoplifting

On December 3rd at 11:55 am., Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a theft complaint.  A local, 21 year old female, had been apprehended by store security for shoplifting.  She was released at the scene with a fine issued under the Trespass to Property Act.

Impersonation

On December 2nd, Brockville Police were made aware of twitter posts by someone trying to pass themselves off as a member of the Brockville Police. The posts made a number of threatening comments.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Branch as Police try to locate the origin of the account and the subject responsible.

Theft

On December 2nd at 6:54 pm., Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a theft complaint.

Investigation revealed a 26 year old male, from the Cornwall area, was responsible for the theft of several hundred dollars worth of items.  Police have been in contact with the male to arrange for him to attend the Police Station.

Breaching Conditions

On November 28th at 2:12 am., Brockville Police attended a south end street to deal with a male exhibiting strange behaviour.

Police dealt with a local, 20 year old, who was naked and under the influence of alcohol.  The subject was breaching his conditional sentence order by drinking.  He was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Theft

On November 27th at 6:31 am., Brockville Police responded to a north end box store for a theft complaint.

The accused party had left the store but Police were given a vehicle description and a direction of travel. The accused was pulled over on Parkedale Avenue.  A local, 33 year old female, was arrested and charged with theft. The property was recovered.  She was released from custody with a future court date.

Theft

On November 27th at 8:31 am., Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a theft complaint.

A local, 68 year old female, stole items and was apprehended by store loss prevention people.  Due to the dollar value and some other mitigating factors, the accused was issued a fine under the trespass to Property Act and released with a set fine.

Mischief

On November 28th at 3:28 pm., Brockville Police took a mischief complaint in the center of town.

Unknown suspect(s), damaged four tires and scratched the paint on a vehicle parked overnight.  The investigation continues to attempt to locate suspects.

Public Intoxication

On November 28th at 3:37 pm., Brockville Police were called to the Brockville General Hospital to look for a patient who had wandered off.

Police located the intoxicated male and took him to the station to be held until sober.  The local, 55 year old, was released with a fine later the same day.

RIDE Program

On November 28th, in the evening hours, Brockville Police conducted a RIDE program on various city streets.

Two drivers were required to provide breath samples into roadside devices but both passed.  No infractions were noted and no arrests took place as people complied.

City residents will see an increase of RIDE programs till the end of the year with the Holidays approaching.

Break and Enter

On November 29th at 1:13 pm., Brockville Police attended a break and enter to an apartment in the south end of the city.

Investigation revealed a local, 23 year old male to be the responsible party.  Police are in the process of obtaining a warrant for his arrest for the offences of break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation.

Arrest

On September 15th, Brockville Police investigated a domestic incident where a 30 year old, local male, had threatened his ex-wife.  Police could not locate the male and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On November 23rd, later in the afternoon, the accused turned himself into Police.  He was arrested and charged with the offence of threatening and released on conditions with a future court date.

Bail Violation

On November 23rd at 10:33 pm., Brockville Police attended a complaint of a bail violation at an apartment complex in the center of the city.

A 25 year old, local female, was complaining that her 27 year old, ex-boyfriend was contacting her by phone.  The male is awaiting court in relation to charges against the female and was on conditions not to communicate with her.  Police are currently trying to locate the male for breaching his recognizance.

Breach of Probation

On November 20th at 9:01 pm., Brockville Police attended a group home in the south end of the city.

A 20 year old male, who resides in the home, was not within the residence when specified by his probation order.  He was charged with breaching his probation order and given a future court date.  On the 22nd of November, the male was found to be breaching again. This time he was released on stronger conditions which included reporting to the probation office.

Dispute

On November 21st at 12:20 pm., Brockville Police attended a dispute at a south end apartment complex.

A 20 year old male, threatened his landlord with an expandable baton after a dispute over heating issues within his apartment.  Police arrested and charged the local male with uttering threats and assault with a weapon. He was released on condtions with a future court date.  The landlord, 38 years of age, was not struck during the incident.

Assault

On November 22nd at 12:35 pm., Brockville Police responded to an assault complaint in the parking lot of a department store in the center of the city.

A 25 year old, local male, was walking through the lot when he started exchanging words with another male who was sitting in his car.  The male ended up striking the local, 36 year old driver in the face.  The victim then exited his vehicle and a wrestling match ensued.  Police arrested the young male for assault and released him later the same day on conditions.  The 36 year old victim, suffered minor injuries which did not require medical attention.