Category: Press Release

Stolen vehicle

On the 1st of April, 2021at 3:40 PM the complainant contacted the police to report his truck stolen from the Walmart parking lot.

The vehicle is a 2019 Super Duty F-350 King Ranch, black in colour with gold trim and had an Ontario licence plate AZ65982.  It has a small unicorn sticker on the right side of the tailgate.  The vehicle was taken while the complainant was shopping. 

Traffic Enforcement/Beat patrol

Two officers conducted targeted enforcement on Thursday April 1^st from 1900-2300.  5 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and one under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act were laid.  The officers then conducted foot patrols on the Brock Trail.  These traffic/beat initiatives will continue.

Theft of bicycle update

“The Brockville Police Service is looking to identify two suspects of a theft occurrence that occurred March 30th between the hours of 6:30-7:00 PM.  Two unknown suspects were caught on camera riding away with the victim’s Cannondale Trail mountain bike, black.  The theft occurred on Brock Street. “

Both suspects have been identified with the assistance of the public.  One 51 year old male subject was arrested on April 5^th at 2:30 PM when he was spotted by police on King St. West.  He was charged and released with a future court date.  The second suspect is still outstanding.

Warrants/Drugs

On April 2^nd at 9:40 AM officers located a 31 year old male on George Street who had a warrant for his arrest.  The male was arrested by officers and searched.  The search led to charges of being in possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.  Officers had discovered a quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine.  He was charged and released with a future court date.

Shoplift

On April 4^th 2021 at 6:07 PM officers responded to a theft complaint at the 1000 Islands Mall Shopper’s Drug Mart.  A 28 year old male and a 26 year old female from the Toronto area were arrested and charged with theft.  Both subjects had fled on foot, but were located in the area by officers.  The two had warrants for their arrest from the Ontario Provincial Police who took custody of the subjects after they were processed for the theft charges.

Theft 

The Brockville Police Service is looking to identify two suspects of a theft occurrence that occurred March 30^th between the hours of 6:30-7:00 PM.  Two unknown suspects were caught on camera riding away with the victim’s Cannondale Trail mountain bike, black.  The theft occurred on Brock Street.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Lafontaine at 613-342-0127 ext. 6098.

Warrants

On March 31^st at 4:36 AM a 25 year old male was arrested at Brock and Daniel Street for his outstanding warrant.  The male has been held in custody for a bail hearing later today.

Family Dispute/weapons

On the 28^th of March 2021 shortly after 12:00 PM officers responded to a residence in the center of the city for a family dispute.   A 17 year old youth was arrested for damaging a door at the residence.  The male damaged the door after an argument with family members and then armed himself with a machete and locked himself in a room.  Officers began a dialogue with the male deescalating the situation.  The male surrendered to officers and has been charged with mischief and weapon offences.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Bail violations

A 17 year old male was arrested on March 27^th at 6:00 AM when he was located near King Street East and Oxford Ave.  The male was subject of a release order with a curfew.  He was arrested, charged and turned over to a family member.

Bail violations

On March 27^th at 12:30 PM a 16 year old male was arrested outside of the Brockville General Hospital after family members called about the young person’s behaviour.  The male was on a release order and was found to be in breach of his conditions.  He was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply.  He was later relapsed from custody with a new court date.

Bail violations

On March 27^th, 2021 at 10:50 PM a 45 year old male was arrested and charged for theft and failing to comply with a release order.  Officers were called for a complaint of a theft from the “Warming Ctr” after the male left the shelter with some property.  He was located a short distance away and arrested.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing, but was released by the courts on a new releases order with a future court date.

Public Intoxication

On March 25^th at 3:40 PM officers were dispatched to the area of Church Street and Perth Street for a disturbance.  Officers arrived on scene and located a very intoxicated 47 year old male.  He was arrested for his own safety and held in custody until sober.  He was not charged in this incident.

Warrants

On March 25^th at 7:40 PM officers responded to a disturbance in the area of King Street West and Chelsea Street.  Offices located a 33 year old male who had been in an argument with a 32 year old female.  The male had a warrant for his arrest for bail violations.  He was arrested, charged and released with a future court date.

Fire

At 11:50 PM on March 24^th the Brockville Police and Brockville Fire Department (BFD) responded to a structure fire on Buell Street.  The fire was bought under control by BFD and is being investigated by the Fire Marshall’s Office.  The fire was contained to 70 and 72 Buell, but 68 and 74 were damaged as a result.  Several units in the area were evacuated in the event the fire would spread.  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. 

Road closures are still in place on Buell Street between James Street and Pearl Street.

Fire

On March 24^th at 6:24 PM officers along with the Brockville Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at the Comfort in on Kent Boulevard.  The fire was contained to the Boiler room and is not considered suspicious.

Bail violations

On March 23^rd at 12:20 PM officers arrested and charged a 38 year old male for an outstanding warrant.  The male had called police to assist with retrieving property from a downtown residence.  The male did have a warrant for his arrest for failing to comply with a release order. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Domestic Dispute

A 37 year old Brockville resident has been charged in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred on the 14^th of March at a downtown residence.  The male was arrested yesterday around 5 PM and released with a future court date. He has been charged with three counts of uttering a threat and two counts of breaching a probation order. 

Bail violations:

On the 19^th of March 2021 a 66 year old male was arrested and charged for breaching a release order.  The male was out on conditions not to attend a residence in the downtown area, but was observed at the residence by a neighbour on the 17^th of March.  Police were called and their investigation led them to charge the accused with a breach of a release order.  He was located on the 19^th at arrested shortly after 1:00 PM.   He was held in custody after a bail hearing.

Bail violations:

On March 21^st at 2:20 AM an officer on routine patrol located a 21 year old male on Perth Street.  The male was breaching a release order by being out past his curfew.  He was arrested, charged and released with a new court date.

A 40 year old male was arrested shortly after 8:00 AM on March 18^th for allegations of “luring” and “invitation to sexual touching.”  A complaint was received by the Brockville Police Service  on March 17^th in regards to post on social media.  The social media post sparked the investigation and led to the arrest.  The post showed a conversation between the accused and an unknown subject who identified themselves as a 12 year old girl.  The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing and as a result no further information will be released at this time.   Anyone with any pertinent information regarding this occurrence or similar occurrences is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

Warrants

A 30 year old female and a 34 year old male were arrested yesterday shortly before 3:00 PM for outstanding warrants.   The two had attended the Brockville Police Service for another matter and were arrested.  They were both released with future court dates. 

Bail Violations

On the 16^th of March 2021 at 12:50 PM a 20 year old female was arrested for breaching a release order by being with someone that she was prohibited from being with.  Officers had attended a Balmoral Place address for a dispute.  Officers discovered the breach while speaking with the involved parties and she was arrested.  The 20 year old will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charges.

Overdose

On March 16^th at 6:30 officers were called to the area of John Street and King Street for what was described a possible sudden death.  Officers arrived on scene and located three individuals. 

A 25 year old male had suffered an overdose and had been administered Naloxone by his friends.  The male had regained consciousness and was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment.  A second 24 year old male, who was also using with the first male, was also transported to hospital for treatment.  The third subject, a 21 year old female, refused medical treatment.  Fentanyl is suspected as the cause of the overdose.

Overdose

On March 16^th at 10:30 PM officers responded to a second call for an overdose at a residence on George St.  A 50 year old male was administered Naloxone and was now responsive.  The male refused to be transported to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment.  Again, the suspected cause of the overdose was fentanyl. 

“The Health Unit along with community partners are cautioning the community that Leeds, Grenville and Lanark continue to grapple with a dangerously toxic substance supply. The Health Unit also reminds the community that naloxone may not be as effective in reversing overdoses due to the contamination of substances with other drugs such a benzodiazepines (ex. Xannax).

All overdoses are a medical emergency and calling 911 remains the most important step in saving someone’s life. Anyone who suspects or witnesses an overdose should call 9-1-1. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides some legal protection against simple drug possession charges for anyone who experiences, witnesses or responds to an overdose and calls 9-1-1.

The risk of an overdose can be reduced by following safer use practices;

Calling 911 in the event of an overdose

Carry a naloxone kit

Avoid mixing substances

Use a small test dose first

Do not use alone  (maintain COVID-19 precautions)

Harm reduction supplies (single use equipment, naloxone and drug checking test strips), and further access to services and referrals will continue to be offered throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the Health Unit website for more information.”

Missing Person

On March 15^th, 2021 at 7:00 AM the Brockville Police received a report of a missing 74 year old male who suffers from dementia.  The subject was last seen at his residence in the center of the city around 6:00 AM.   A description was provided to officers who contacted the neighbouring Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments.   The male was picked up by a citizen that had found him walking on Highway 2 east of the city.  He was transported to Prescott where the OPP picked up the male and returned him to his residence. 

Warrants

On March 16^th at 3:36 AM officers were called to a family dispute in the center of the city.  Officers arrived on scene and located a 19 year old male outside of the residence.  The male was arrested as he had a warrant for his arrest.  He was processed and released with a future court date.