Category: Press Release

Arson Investigation

On the 3^rd of September 2022 at approximately 4:00am the Brockville Police Service along with the Brockville Fire Department attended the area of Macodrum Drive, Kyle Court, Cartier Court and Kensington Parkway in response to multiple active dumpster fires. In total, six dumpsters sustained significant damage.

The Brockville Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation. Anyone with information in relation to this investigation, or with video surveillance footage in the immediate area between the hours of 4:00 am and 6:00 am  is being asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 Extension 0. Alternatively, people who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Drug Warrants

On the 1^st of September, 2022 members of the Brockville Police Service Drugs and Intelligence Unit along with the Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at two residential addresses in the City’s south end. As a result both warrants, police seized 62 grams of fentanyl, 235 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 66 grams of crack cocaine, 6 grams of powder cocaine, a quantity of Canadian and US currency, three – 3D printed firearms along with ammunition and a conducted energy weapon.

Six Brockville residents and an Ottawa man are facing a total of 50 criminal charges for various drug and weapon related offences. Four people will appear in court today, while the remaining three will appear in Court at a later date.

Medical Assistance

On August 31, 2022 at about 8:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a female in need of medical assistance at a residence in the center area of the City. Officers responded to the call and were first on scene. These officers assessed and reacted quickly. The decision was made to begin CPR and use the defibrillator on the female. After the initial use, Paramedics arrived shortly after. The defibrillator use and CPR continued at that time and while on route to the Brockville General Hospital. I am happy to report that the actions from these emergency responders saved the life of this female. For the police officers involved, this is not an act they perform regularly so we are all proud of their actions. We are also thankful for the efforts and expertise of the Leeds and Grenville Paramedics, who arrived on scene and ensured success, as well as the staff at the Brockville General Hospital. Thank you for a job well done!      

Bail Violations

On August 29, 2022 at about 9:00am, the Brockville Police Service located a 46-year-old male in the area of Courthouse Ave. The male was known to be wanted for a charge of failing to comply with his release order bail conditions. He had failed to attend for his bail supervision program appointment the week previous. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.   

Arson Leads to an Arrest

On August 28, 2022 at about 13:00, the Brockville Police Service had received information of an incident that took place throughout the night previous. This information was regarding a dumpster that was set on fire at the rear of the Brockville Shopping Centre at 125 Stewart Blvd. Video evidence determined that a male subject had attended in the early morning hours on August 28, 2022 and deliberately ignited the fire. The fire caused significant damage to the dumpster and was a major safety concern as the dumpster was situated along the rear wall of the building. Luckily, there was no other damage done and no one was injured. The subject responsible was identified to be a 22-year-old male. On September 1, 2022 at about 1:00AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed the male operating a vehicle in the area of Stewart Blvd. The vehicle was stopped and he was arrested. It was also determined that the male was operating his vehicle while his driver’s licence was under suspension. His vehicle was towed and he was later released with a court date for the offences of suspended driving and arson. 

Warrants

On August 31, 2022 at about 6:15PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located a 43-year-old male, known to have a warrant for his arrest. The male was wanted for the offence of failing to comply with release order bail conditions. The charge was stemming from an incident the previous week where the male had failed to report for his mandatory weekly appointment. He was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the above offence.

Further;

On August 30, 2022 at about 1:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a 47-year-old male in the area of King St. W., who was known to have a warrant for his arrest. The warrant was in relation to a charge of failing to comply with probation that was laid by Probation and Parole. The male was arrested and released shortly after with a future court date for the above offence. 

Overdoses

Over the weekend of August 27-28, 2022, the Brockville Police Service has received an increase in calls for assistance regarding individuals in the community experiencing an overdose. Officers have attended and assisted with administering life saving measures or assisted other emergency services in these calls for service. If you see someone and suspect them to be in need of medical assistance, please call 911. 

Probation Conditions Violation

On August 25, 2022 at about 2:00AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a 48-year-old male operating a vehicle in the area of King St. W. This male was known by police to be on probation conditions to not operate a motor vehicle. The male was arrested for failing to comply with his probation. He was charged and released with a future court date.

Domestic Disturbance

On August 25, 2022 at about 5:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a 911 call where a male and female could be heard in the background. Connection on the call was lost shortly after. Officers attended the scene on Dana St. Officers spoke to a male and female involved in the incident. Investigation revealed that a 29-year-old female was in an argument with her male partner. During the argument it was discovered that the female had bitten the males arm. Medical attention was not required for the male. The female was arrested and charged with domestic related assault and later released on conditions with a future court date.

Forged Documents Leads to Arrest

On August 25, 2022 at about 9:30PM, in the area of Front Ave., an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed a 40-year-old male, known to be wanted for uttering a forged document. This was in relation to an investigation that initiated the day previous at the Cash 4 You store on Parkedale Ave. The male was arrested for uttering a forged document. Upon searching the male, the officer located tools and a wallet with identification not belonging to him. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of utter forged document, two counts of possession stolen property and fail to comply with probation. 

Neighbour Dispute Leads to Charges

On August 27, 2022 at about 3:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a dispute between two neighbours on Glengarry Rd. The dispute initiated by the two communicating on social media sending messages to one another. The dispute escalated to loud music being played and taunting one another. Then, one neighbour observed the other in the area of their back yard with what appeared to be a pistol and was shooting it at their house. Officers attended and investigation revealed that a 32-year-old male was the neighbour responsible. CO2 cartridges and BB’s were observed in the yard. The male was arrested for possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000.00. He was charged and released with conditions.

Impaired Driving

On August 28, 2022 at about 2:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a 57-year-old male, who left a party at a residence in the downtown area of Brockville. When the male left, it was said that he was intoxicated and that he left by driving his vehicle. Officers located the male at a residence in the North end of Brockville shortly after arriving home. The male provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device which resulted in a fail. He was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. Those breath tests concluded that he was operating while over the legal limit. His driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle towed and he was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg. He was released once sober with a future court date.   

Domestic Disturbance

On August 28, 2022 at about 10:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call of a male threatening to kill himself at an address on Salisbury Ave. Information was that a 25-year-old male was in possession of a knife and threatening to take his own life. Officer’s arrived on the scene and were able to take custody of the male and secure the knife for safety. Further investigation revealed that prior to the male threatening to take his life, he was engaged in a domestic dispute with his female partner at the residence. It was discovered that the male had in fact assaulted the female. The female did not required medical attention. The male was arrested for domestic related assault and a held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Male Causing Disturbance on Via Train

On August 20, 2022 at about 10:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a male causing a disturbance on the Westbound Via train, approaching Brockville. The individual causing issues was identified to be a 29-year-old male. Investigation revealed that the male was intoxicated. He was removed from the train and arrested for public intoxication. He was held until sober as he did not have the ability to care for himself. At times he was uncooperative with officers. Once sober, he was released and charged with public intoxication.  

Domestic Disturbance

On August 20, 2022 at about 2:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding shouting as a possible domestic disturbance, at an apartment building on Kensington Pkwy. Officers attended the scene and located the male and female couple involved. Investigation revealed that the 24-year-old female had assaulted her male partner by striking him with a 10lbs weight during an altercation. The male did not require medical attention. During the investigation the determination was made to arrest the female for assault with a weapon. She was taken into custody and later released on conditions and with a future court date for the offence of assault with a weapon. 

Threats

On August 21, 2022 at about 12:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint from mental health workers regarding threatening comments from one of their clients. The client was identified to be a 46-year-old male who resides in the area of Cartier Crt. He was making various comments to cause death to mental health workers who work to assist him. Due to the remarks and significant safety concern, the male was arrested and held for bail for the offence of utter threats.

Cause Disturbance

On August 21, 2022 at about 7:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call regarding a 29-year-old male in the area of Pearl St. W., yelling, shouting and causing a disturbance. Officers attended the area and located the male in question. Investigation revealed that the male was intoxicated by alcohol and drugs. He was arrested for public intoxication and held until sober.

Warrants

On August 20, 2022 at about 2:00AM, the Brockville Police Service learned that the OPP had a 29-year-old male in their custody who had an arrest warrant held by the Brockville Police Service. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation from early July at the Mobile Gas location on Parkedale Ave. The charges laid are for possession of counterfeit money, fraud under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. Officers from the Brockville Police Service attended to his location and executed the warrant. He was arrested and released with a future court date.

Further;

On August 22, 2022 at about 3:00AM, the Brockville Police Service learned that the OPP had a 31-year-old female in custody, who had a warrant for her arrested held by the Brockville Police Service. The warrant was a bench warrant for failing to attend court regarding charges of drug possession and failing to comply with probation. The warrant was executed and she was released with a future court date.

Further;

On August 22, 2022 at about 3:45AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located and arrested a 36-year-old male, in the area of Buell St. who had a warrant out for his arrest. He was wanted for a charge of failing to comply with his probation. The warrant was executed and he was released with a future court date.

Drug Search Warrant

On August 18, 2022, the Brockville Police Service executed a search warrant at two separate residence units in the building of 69 King St. E. in Brockville. Once the warrant was executed, two individuals were arrested and taken into custody. They were identified to be a 63-year-old male and a 54-year-old female. A search of the residences discovered approximately 3 ounces of various drugs including cocaine, crack cocaine and crystal meth. Along with these substances, officers also unveiled drug paraphernalia including scales and packaging materials, over $1000.00 in cash and weapons including a prohibited switch blade and a conducted energy weapon (stun gun). Both were held in custody for a bail hearing. The female was charged with the offences of possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of crack cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine (crystal meth) for the purposes of trafficking and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. The male was charged with possession of crack cocaine for the purposes of trafficking and fail to comply with release order.       

Impaired Driving

On August 18, 2022 at about 3:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a minor vehicle collision on Water St. When the call came in it was suspected that the driver of the vehicle causing the collision was possibly impaired. Officers arrived and determined that the 60-year-old male driver had been consuming alcohol. Shortly after, a roadside screening test was administered. This resulted in a fail. The male was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. Those tests confirmed that the driver was operating a vehicle with over the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. He was later released after being charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg. His driver’s licence was also suspended and vehicle was impounded.   

Impaired Driving

On August 18, 2022 at about 10:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a single motor vehicle involved in multiple collisions. The collisions caused significant damage to the vehicle itself and various properties on Perth St. between the area of Pearl St. and Front Ave. Luckily, no one was seriously injured in this incident as the manner in which the vehicle was driven was very dangerous. The driver was identified to be a 19-year-old male. He was taken to the Brockville General Hospital but was released shortly after. He was then taken to the Brockville Police Service for testing and it was determined that he was driving while over the legal limit of alcohol. His driver’s licence was suspended and the vehicle impounded. Once he was sober he was released with a court date and charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg, dangerous driving, failure to stop after accident and driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available.    

Voyeurism – Correction

It has come to our attention that the story below released on August 16, 2022 had some incorrect information. The accused individual was originally described as the Step-father of the family in the residence. It was later determined that the accused is not the Step-father rather, he is a family acquaintance and partner of one of the other adults who was residing there. We felt it was important to correct this detail.    

On August 13, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service engaged into an investigation concerning voyeurism. The investigation revealed that a 47-year-old male, who was the Step-father of the home, had concealed a video recording device in the family home. With that device, multiple recordings of various people in compromising positions were captured. The device was seized and the victims have been identified and spoken to by police. On August 14, 2022 at about 3:30PM, the accused 47-year-old male was arrested and taken into custody. He was charged with voyeurism and held in custody for a bail hearing.  

Warrants 

On August 16, 2022 at about 12:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the OPP that they had a 48-year-old male in custody, who had a warrant out for his arrest. The warrant was a bench warrant for failing to attend court. Brockville Police attended to the male and met with the OPP in Prescott. The male was released there with documents and a new court date.

Further;

On August 16, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 36-year-old male known to have a warrant out for his arrest. The warrant was in relation to charges of carry concealed weapon and two counts of fail to comply with probation. He was arrested and later released on conditions and a future court date.

Over the last week from August 12 – August 18, the Brockville Police Service received 315 calls for service. While responding to those calls, there were a total of 17 arrests and two mental health apprehensions. As a result of investigations there were 39 Criminal Charges laid. Officers continue to monitor traffic within the City and as a result, 15 traffic related charges were issued. Some of these statistics do not reflect everything an officer accomplishes in shift. It is simply a quick look at what the Brockville Police Service is doing to ensure safety and security.  

Voyeurism

On August 13, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service engaged into an investigation concerning voyeurism. The investigation revealed that a 47-year-old male, who was the Step-father of the home, had concealed a video recording device in the family home. With that device, multiple recordings of various people in compromising positions were captured. The device was seized and the victims have been identified and spoken to by police. On August 14, 2022 at about 3:30PM, the accused 47-year-old male was arrested and taken into custody. He was charged with voyeurism and held in custody for a bail hearing.  

Shoplifting

On August 15, 2022 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a theft from the LCBO on King St. W. Investigation revealed that a 40-year-old male was identified to have entered the store, selected two bottles of alcohol valued at approximately $140 in total and left making no attempts to pay for the items. The male was located shortly after the incident occurred and he was placed under arrest. The male was released from custody after being charged with theft under $5,000.00 and two counts of failing to comply with probation.

Warrants

On August 16, 2022 at about 2:30AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service were proactively walking through St. Lawrence Park. While in the park, officers located a 44-year-old male who was known to be wanted. He had a warrant out for his arrest stemming from an investigation into a domestic disturbance on August 7, 2022. The charges from that investigation were uttering threats and forcible confinement. The male was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.  

Disturbance

On August 12, 2022 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a 29-year-old male causing a disturbance in the area of Perth St. and Church St. Officers attended and located the male. He had been asked to leave a nearby residence and was refusing to leave the area. He was found to be intoxicated and also in possession of a knife. The knife was not being used in a threatening manner. The male was arrested due to his intoxication levels and the disturbance being caused. Upon his arrest he was searched and officers located a small amount of crystal meth. He was later released once sober and charged with two counts of breaching his probation and possession of crystal meth.

Impaired Driving

On August 13, 2022 at about 6:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call of a motor vehicle collision in the parking lot near the Stewart Blvd and 401. Officers arrived on scene and located all parties involved. Investigation revealed that a 35-year-old male was operating a motor vehicle in the parking lot and caused the collision. Officers also noticed that he was under the influence of alcohol. The male driver failed the roadside screening device test and was arrested for driving over 80mgs. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing where it was confirmed that he was operating over the legal limit of alcohol. He was later released after being charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired by alcohol blood concentration over 80mgs. His driver’s licence was also suspended and vehicle impounded.

Warrant

On August 12, 2022 at about 7:00PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located and arrested a 46-year-old male, who was known to have a bench warrant for his arrest for failing to attend court. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Minor Fire at Hardy Park

At approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Brockville Police were called to assist the Brockville Fire Department at Hardy Park in relation to a minor fire that they had extinguished earlier.

Firefighters attended to the Park and found articles of clothing had been lit on fire. Witnesses at the scene told police and fire an unidentified male was observed lighting the clothes on fire and then left the area. The male is described as wearing a blue shirt, approximately 5’8” -5’9” tall and slender to medium build.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Mihajlo Knezevic at 613-342-0127 ext. 6106.

Theft from Downtown Clothing Store

Brockville Police are investigating the theft of several articles of clothing from a clothes rack out in front of a downtown clothing store.

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:45 p.m. offices were called to the store after a report of an unidentified female removing a number of shirts from the clothing rack into a bag she was carrying and flee east bound on King Street on her bicycle.

The female suspect is described as wearing white jeans, a purple shirt and having her hair up in a ponytail.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Dustin Gamble at 613-342-0127 ext. 6087.

Scammers active in area

Brockville residents seem to be the target of fraudsters in the area again.

On Thursday evening Brockville Police received a call from a Brockville area woman who went to check on her elderly father who resides in the city. When she arrived at her father’s residence she observed her father had a large amount of gift cards sitting on his kitchen table. After speaking with her dad, she learned that he had been the victim of a scam whereby her father was encouraged to purchase gift cards to pay a bill.

Common versions of this scam operating in the area will be to coerce the victim into paying for a loved one’s medical bill who has been in an accident, or a tax bill of some sort such as duty to get a package into the country.

Residents are asked to watch out for family and friends who make abnormally large purchases of gift cards especially for items and from stores they do not normally purchases items from.

For more information on common scams please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at:  Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)