Category: Press Release

Scam

Please be on the lookout and protect yourselves as there is a new scam that has been occurring in our area.

The suspect(s) described as 40s, male, south Asian approach the victims in parking lots as they leave a store. They tell the victim that they had just dropped some money and show them some cash. As the victim checks their wallet the suspect removes either a debit card or credit card. They likely watch the victim key in their pin numbers at the store prior to approaching them. The suspects then proceed to empty the victim’s accounts.

Please protect your pin numbers and contact our service if you see any suspicious activity.

Theft/Weapons

A 36 year old male was arrested yesterday at 10:30 am after the complainant observed a male in their vehicle which was parked on Wall Street. The suspect was observed sitting in the vehicle going through its contents. Police attended the scene and arrested the male who was also in possession of a prohibited weapon (knife that could be opened with the flick of a wrist). He was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, breach of probation, theft and possession of methamphetamine. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Impaired Driving

On the 4^th of September at 9:21 pm, police received information of a possible impaired driver traveling into Brockville. The 66 year old driver had been observed pumping gas being described as very unsteady on his feet. Officers located the male in the vehicle on Brock St. The male failed a road side screening device and was transported to the station in order to provide samples of his breath into an approved instrument. The male subsequently refused to provide a sample. He has been charged with failing to provide a sample of his breath, his licence suspended 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 7 days.

Assault

A 30 year old female was arrested today for an assault that occurred at Broad St. Billiards over the weekend. The victim was assaulted by the accused after an argument about the accused’s boyfriend. The accused was arrested today without incident and released with a future court date.

School Bus Safety

We are into the second day of the school year and a local driver will be facing a charge of “failing to stop for school bus”. The incident occurred on Park St. and was reported to police after the fact.

The driver or owner of a motor vehicle can be charged for failing to stop for a school bus. Upon conviction, defendants could face a $400 fine. Please drive with caution.

Officers have been out conducting enforcement in school zones this week. Today 10 charges have been laid in a community safety zone by one of our local schools.

During the previous 24 hour period the Brockville Police Service attended 45 calls for service. The following are some of the calls attended:

Breach Charges

On Friday the 1^st of September the Brockville Police received notification from a community partner conducting bail supervisions that a 31 year old female currently out on bail had not shown for a mandatory appointment with the court ordered program. This is a breach of recognizance charge.

On the 2^nd of Friday she was spotted by an officer on patrol and recognized. She was arrested and in the process was further found to be in possession of crystal meth and drug paraphernalia.

She was remanded into custody this morning by video court until Tuesday for review of her bail. She is charged with breaching her recognizance of bail and 2 counts of breaching her probation

Shoplifting arrest leads to drug seizure

A north end department store called in to report a female shoplifter currently in the act on the eve of the 1^st of September.   An arrest was made and in the process of searching the 37 year old she was found to be in a possession of a variety of substances. 95 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of fentanyl and a small amount methamphetamine were seized. The approximate street value is $13,000.00. She faces 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and fentanyl), possess methamphetamine, 2 counts breach probation and possession of stolen property. The stolen property was also recovered. She was remanded into custody this morning via video court and will appear for a bail review this Wednesday September 5^th.

Impaired Driving

As a result of traffic stop conducted in the early hours of the 2^nd of September in the downtown area of Brockville a 30 year old man became the subject of an impaired driving investigation. He was arrested for the offence and brought to HQ to submit to breath tests. The qualified technician received readings that were double the allowable limit. He has been released with a future court date. This offence calls for a 7 day seizure of the motor vehicle used and a further 90 day licence suspension.

Warrant for Arrest

On the 15^th of September, 2018, a 35 year old female was located in the downtown area and arrested on an endorsed warrant for failing to appear for court. She was released with a future court date.

Traffic Enforcement

Police conducted a Traffic Enforcement initiative using LIDAR (laser speed detection device) yesterday in the area of Stewart Blvd and Parkedale Ave. The enforcement led to 27 provincial offence notices being issued to drivers for various Highway Traffic Act offences, primarily, speeding. Police are reminding drivers to slow down and obey posted speed limits especially in community safety zones throughout the City.

Thefts from Vehicles

Brockville Police have received multiple complaints of vehicles being entered overnight in the north end of the City. In most cases loose change and small items have been reported missing from the vehicles. The vehicles had no damage and several owners confirmed that their vehicles were unlocked. Police are encouraging the public to ensure their vehicles are locked and to keep precious items out of sight or remove them from your vehicle.

Theft from vehicles

Lock your doors! We continue to receive complaints of vehicles being entered and items taken. The latest complaints came from the north end of town. Please keep your vehicles, garages and sheds secure. Unfortunately this is the world we live in today.

Impaired Driver/fail to remain

On Tuesday at 9:00 pm police received several 911 calls for an accident at North Augusta Road and Parkedale Ave. The white Chevy Cobalt involved in the accident fled the scene and was later located abandoned on the 2^nd Concession by the Parkedale Ave Animal Hospital. Officers set up a perimeter and requested the assistance of Diesel our police K9. As the police K9 began his track the suspect surrendered to the handler.

A 23 year old male was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, breach of probation and dangerous driving. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Arrest

On Monday at 3:50 pm, an 18 year old male turned himself in to police custody for his outstanding warrant. Officers ended up wrestling with the accused when he became upset realizing he would be held in for a bail hearing.

Drugs

Police attended to an address in the north end of town as the homeowner who had been renting a room, now wanted the guest removed. Officers attended shortly after 9:00 am to discover the male crawling out the back window. Officers discovered a quantity of a psilocybin (magic mushroom) and marijuana in the residence. The male was charged for being in possession of the substances and removed from the residence.

Shoplifting/male to identify

A suspect attended Shoppers Drug Mart on the 26th of August 2018 at 13:51 selected $628.00 worth in fragrances and then exited without paying. This suspect has attended the store previously in attempts to perform similar thefts.  It is unknown if he is local and is described as approximately 6’1, heavy set 250lbs, dark eye brows, head shaved, in his late 30’s early 40’s. Further description from staff indicates the suspect has an odd hobble as he walks. Staff has been advised to call 911 should he return.

Please contact the Brockville Police Service with any information.

Shoplifting

On Saturday afternoon a 37 year old male and a 35 year old female were observed in the Shoppers Drug Mart, on Parkedale Ave, selecting fragrances.   They were observed removing the items from their packaging. When the two suspects left the store the staff noticed that the fragrances were missing. Police were contacted and the parties were identified using CCTV.

Both the male and female were arrested and charged with theft when they returned to the store late that evening.

Pursuit

See Gananoque’s press release.

August 26, 2018

On August 26th, 2018 at approx. 1:47AM officers with the Brockville Police Service attempted to stop a vehicle that was reported stolen from Ottawa. The vehicle failed to stop and officers initiated a police pursuit. The fleeing vehicle travelled West on County Road 2. Due to the vehicle reaching speeds in excess of 160km/hr, police terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety. The Ontario Provincial Police and Gananoque Police Service were notified.

At 2:15AM Gananoque Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police officers located the vehicle entering Gananoque and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle within the town. The male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, resulting in officers catching and gaining control of the male who was arrested and taken into custody.

A male passenger was identified and was found to be breaching a curfew condition as per his recognizance of bail condition. He was also bound by two probation orders that he was further breaching.

The 37 year old driver of No Fixed Address is charged with theft, possession, flight from police, dangerous operation of MV, drive disqualified X 2, fail to comply probation.

Fire

The Brockville Fire Department along with our service responded to a structure fire at 33 Wellington St. this morning at 9:15 am. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but does not appear suspicious. There were not any injuries as a result of the fire.

Neighbour Dispute

A 29 year old female was arrested yesterday in relation to a neighbour dispute. She had attended her neighbour’s residence and caused damage to the front door. She was released with a future court date.

Suspicious male

On Thursday afternoon, police were called to the area north of Kent Blvd. as it was reported that a male was residing in the woods. Police located a 37 year old male living out of a tent. The male had outstanding warrants from the OPP. He was arrested without incident and turned over to the OPP.

Neighbour Dispute

Officers were called to an address on King Street last night for a neighbour dispute. The two parties involved were arguing over a toilet being flushed too loudly. The parties were spoken to and advised to return to their respective apartments.

Warrants

On the 21^st of August two males turned themselves in to police for their outstanding warrants. A 52 year old male and a 22 year old male were arrested without incident.

Breach of Conditions

On August 20^th at 11:00 pm, the Brockville Police Service received reports of a suspicious male in the area of Ann Street riding his bicycle up and down the road for the past 45 minutes.   A 48 year old male that is well known to police was located and arrested for breaching his recognizance of bail by being out past his curfew. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.