Category: Press Release

The Microsoft Security Officer scam has again re-appeared locally. In this version of the scam a caller pretending to represent Microsoft Security calls and tells the victim their security software is out of date and needs to be upgraded against new potential threats. The caller then asks for the victim

Movie Night was held last night at #12 Central Ave. Police were very happy with the turn out!!

Since the 1st of July the Brockville Police Service has received a number of complaints from boat owners at the Brockville Yacht regarding persons entering their boats causing minor damage and stealing items from inside the boats.

Since this time with the assistance of a number of tips from the public the responsible parties have been identified and as a result 3 Youths have been charged with a number of offences including Break and Enter and Mischief with regards to these incidents and have been released to their parents with a future court date.

Brockville Police are reminding boat owners to not leave valuables in plain view on your boats when it is unattended, arm your alarm systems if your boats are equipped and to contact the Brockville Police to report any suspicious activity around the waterfront.

On August 5th, Police responded to a neighbour dispute in the south end of the city.

A 54 yr. old local female was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. No criminal charges were laid in this incident.

On August 5th, Police responded to a south end business to assist paramedics in regards to a 42 yr. old local male who had collapsed.

The subject was conveyed to BGH by ambulance but did not survive.

No further information at this time.

On August 5th, Police responded to a tugboat that was docked near Thomas Street.

A local 23 yr. old male was found intoxicated and passed out on the vessel. He had climbed onto the boat to remove his fishing lure which was caught in one of the ropes for the boat.

Subject was also found to be on probation and was breaching one of his terms.

On August 5th, Police responded to an unknown disturbance in a downtown parking lot.

As a result of investigating the incident, a local 28 yr. old male was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle Over .08%. Subject was also on release conditions at the time with a condition to be of good behaviour. He was charged with a breach as well.

Released from custody when sober with new conditions and a new court date.

On August 5th, Police responded to a north end address in regards to a male causing damage to the exterior of a residence.

A local 38 yr. old male was arrested and charged with Mischief, Causing a Disturbance and Breaching his Probation.

Subject was taken to BGH by Police to be treated for minor cuts and held for a bail hearing.

Damage to property was minor in nature.

Brockville Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the Tim Hortons parking lot located at Jefferson Drive shortly after 2100 hrs on the 5th of August 2014. A green GMC Jimmy or Chev Blazer of unknown plate had words with a technician who was working in the drivethru on equipment when the driver of the green Jimmy yelled at the technician to get out of the way and then drove by the technician striking him in the right arm with his mirror, collapsing the mirror into the vehicle. The driver then yelled at the technician and fled.

The male is described as being early 50’s, white hair and white moustache. He had a female passenger. The service is treating this occurence as a fail to remain and ask the publics help in identifying this driver and the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613 342 0127. Please direct your information to Sgt. Keith Fleury.

The Brockville Police Service responded to 120 calls for service.

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