Since February 21, 2023 the Brockville Police Service has had over 150 calls for service. In that time we have made 10 arrests, 3 mental health apprehensions and held 3 people in custody for bail hearings. Many calls that we receive require significant time and resources and don’t always get reported for various reasons. Hours of work can sometimes go into an investigation that don’t result in an arrests or charges. Below are more details on a few of these calls for service.
Theft
On February 21, 2023 at about 3:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a stolen electric scooter from the Real Canadian SuperStore on Parkedale Ave. Officers attended the scene and located a 41-year-old female, who was responsible for the theft and attempting to flee the area. The female was arrested for the theft. Investigation revealed that she was wanted on other charges of mischief. She was later released on paperwork with a court date for the offence of theft under $5,000.00 and mischief under $5,000.00.
Probation Breach
On February 22, 2023 at about 11:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a male on Court House Ave., appearing to be under the influence of drugs and in possession of a knife. Officers arrived to the area and located the 24-year-old male, suspect. Investigation revealed that the male was in possession of a knife that was secured to his waist. He was not brandishing it or making any threats. It was also learned that this male was on probation with conditions to abstain from possessing a knife. It was found that he was also in possession of some documents that did not belong to him. The male was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Fail to comply with Probation
On February 22, 2023, a 22-year-old male, attended to the Brockville Public Library on Buell St. It was learned this male was on probation with conditions to abstain from attending there. On February 23, 2023 at about 5:30PM, officers located the male in the area of Victoria Ave. He was arrested for failing to comply with probation and held in custody for a bail hearing.
Warrants
On February 22, 2023 at about 11:30PM, it was learned that the OPP had arrested a 31-year-old female, on an outstanding warrant held by the Brockville Police Service. The warrant was for a charge of failing to comply with probation. The female was turned over to the Brockville Police and she was held for a bail hearing.
Further;
On February 22, 2023 at about 1030AM, it was learned that the OPP had arrested a 38-year-old female, on an outstanding warrant held by the Brockville Police Service. The warrant was in relation to a charge of break and enter, stemming from an incident in January, 2023. The female was turned over to the Brockville Police and she was held for a bail hearing.
Further;
On February 23, 2023 at about 1:00PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 31-year-old female, in the area of King St. W., on outstanding warrants. There were various warrants for charges of mischief under $5,000.00 and seven counts of fail to comply with probation. The female was arrested and held for a bail hearing.