On August 23rd, Police responded to a residence in the center of the city.
A 54 year old local male, attended the residence and confronted another male. The issue being he was in possession of an axe handle while doing it.
The subject was arrested and charged with Weapons Dangerous and Uttering a Threat. He was released later in the day with a future court date.
On August 23rd, Police responded to the center area streets of the city after a complaint of a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. A 49 year old local male was released later in the day with a future court date.
He will start an automatic 90 day licence suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
On August 23rd, Police responded to a south end apartment complex in regards to an altercation between residents there.
A 33 year old male was arrested for Assault and Weapons Dangerous. The undisclosed weapon was present during the altercation but not used in the assault.
The victim was not treated for any injuries. The local accused was released later on conditions and a future court date.
On August 21, Police responded to a residence in the center of town for an unknown disturbance.
Two local males, 30 years of age and 25 years of age were arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. Alcohol was a factor in this incident.
The two parties were released when sober and police felt comfortable the incident would not repeat itself.
On August 21st, Police conducted traffic stop while on general patrol in the north end of city. Driver of vehicle from Alberta was found to have an outstanding warrant from our service.
The 32 year old male was arrested on the strength of the warrant, held in custody and will appear on August 22nd for bail court.
A search of his vehicle also resulted in the seizure of 20 cartons of illegal cigarettes. Further charges laid on behalf of the Ministry of Finance.
On August 22nd, Police on general patrol and stopped a male youth known to police.
The local 17 year old was on court conditions for outstanding charges of theft. One of the conditions was a curfew.
Two counts of breaching his undertaking were laid and the youth was released later the same day with a future court appearance.
The Brockville Police in conjunction with the Leeds OPP detachment would like the public
Elderly female resident victim of Fraud. Police following up.
Once again Police draw your attention to another type of phone scam. This one has been around for a while but still active.
Victim receives phone call from someone claiming to be a family member. They indicate they are in trouble or police custody somewhere and need money wired to them for bail. The request is usually made to access a western union location.
Further to media release from last week, police remind people once again to not get involved in any of these fraudulent scams.
If you have elderly relatives in your care or a local retirement home, speak to them about these scams. A lot of the times, these people are being made the targets.
On August 19th, Police responded to residence in south end of city to speak to a 46 year old male who spoke of wanting to harm himself.
The resident, who was intoxicated at the time, was brought to the station for his own protection. He was supplied help through one of our Community Partners and released unconditionally when sober.
On August 19th, Police responded to a Break and Enter at Future Shop on Parkedale Ave.
The investigation is still taking place. No suspects at time of this release. No further information being released for now.