Category: Press Release

On October 12th, Brockville Police responded to a report of poor driving by another motorist.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The 25 year old city resident was also charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample.
Incident to his arrest, the vehicle he was driving was searched. Police located a rifle and ammunition as a result. Further firearm related charges are pending. The subject was released later with a future court date.

The Brockville Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Acting Chief of Police Scott Fraser, to Chief of Police. Chief Fraser has served as Acting Chief of Police since December 18, 2013.

Chief Fraser has 23 years of policing experience with both the Brockville Police Service, and the Vancouver Police in British Columbia. He has held a number of different positions in his career, all with increased responsibility and authority.

The Brockville Police Services Board is confident in Chief Fraser

On October 8th, Brockville Police took a complaint from a city resident in regards to a fraud.

The female victim met a man on an internet chat site for seniors. The unknown male began making requests for funds after explaining he had run into unfortunate circumstances.

In the end, the victim was out a substantial amount of money. These crimes are becoming all too frequent and are almost impossible to track down the responsible parties.

Police encourage people to not send money to anyone that you have never met. Family members should check on others to make sure no one around them is communicating with another person in this fashion.

On October 7th, Brockville Police responded to Walmart on Parkedale Ave. in regards to a theft complaint.

A 43 year old female and her 17 year old son were both charged with Theft Under $5000.00 Both accused parties are local residents.

On October 7th Brockville Police responded to south end apartment building in regards to an assault complaint.

A 51 year old male who resides in the building, assaulted two other residents. The victims, a 42 year old female and a 44 year old male, sustained minor injuries in the incident.

The accused was released with conditions and given a future court date.

Brockville Police are currently investigating the theft of a motor vehicle.

The 2004 green dodge van was stolen from the west end parking lot of the 1000 Islands Mall.

It was parked from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. on Tuesday, October 7th. The vehicle was locked and there were no keys left in it.

If anyone has information about persons in that area who appeared suspicious, please contact the Brockville Police.

October 10th

On October 5th, Brockville Police responded to a south end residence for a family dispute.
A 15 year old local female was arrested and charged with Mischief in relation to damaging a door within the residence.

She was also charged with Breaching her Probation and Breaching conditions of a Undertaking from previous unrelated charges.

She was released later with a future court date.

On October 5th, Brockville Police responded to a disturbance at a south end apartment building.
A 23 year old local male was arrested for assaulting another male.

He was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Resist Arrest as well as Breaching his Probation.
The victim received non-life threatening injuries.

The accused was held in custody and will appear for a bail hearing on October 6th.

On October 3rd, Brockville Police conducted a RIDE program on city streets.

Approx. 120 vehicles were stopped. One three day suspension was issued for a breath sample obtained that registered in the warning range.

The local 51 year old driver left the scene after receiving his suspension notice.