Shoplifting
On the 21st of July, 2018 at approximately 2p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a shoplifting in progress at a store in the North of the City. Information was that the suspects appeared to be a mother with her daughter or teenage youth, concealing items in a purse. The 2 females did purchase some of the merchandise, however, did not pay for the concealed items. The 40 year old, local female and her 16 year old daughter were arrested at the exit of the store for theft. It was also found that the females were in possession of stolen goods from a neighboring store. Each were charged with theft under $5,000 and released with a future court date. The value of the recovered goods was approximately $50.00.
Home Invasion
On the 21st of July 2018 at approximately 10p.m., the Brockville Police Service along with Brockville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service responded to a complaint of a home invasion which took place at an apartment complex in the North area of the City. Information was that 3 unknown males wearing disguises entered the residence and assaulted the occupants by spraying them with a mace/pepper type spray. The male resident attempted to defend himself which resulted in him being struck in the head with an object. Both victims were later taken to the hospital. The female victim was later released from the Brockville General Hospital and the male victim was transported to the Kingston General hospital due to injuries. The unknown suspects left the residence after taking a significant quantity of cash.
Drugs
On the 21st of July, 2018 the Brockville Police Service investigated a known, local, 30 year old male for bail violations. As a result of the investigation the man and his 29 year old accomplice were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, speed, and crystal methamphetamine. As a result police seized a quantity of drugs including; cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, speed pills, and anabolic steroids. Additionally cash, digital scales, cell phones and a vehicle were also seized as offence related property. Of note the local 30 year old male is also facing additional charges for breaching his probation order from a previous drug related conviction.