Weapons offences and Robbery:
On March 25, 2022 approximately 5:00 pm, Brockville Police received a call about an assault that had occurred in the area of 12 Central Avenue. The victim was reporting being struck with a firearm (handgun) on the head as well as with a bat or club. The assault was carried out by two male attackers who were seen fleeing into a nearby unit.
Police responded to the area and set up containment, eventually clearing the residence and arresting two male parties from within. One of the arrested males was found to be uninvolved in the assault and was later released from custody with a court date unrelated criminal matters. The other male was held in custody and is facing charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
Brockville Police continue to search for the second, 41-year-old male, who is wanted for numerous charges including robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, multiple firearm prohibition breaches and multiple probation order beaches. This is believed to be an isolated and targeted incident.
Police are asking that anyone in the area who may have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Graham Coe at the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 ext. 4245 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Any media related questions can be directed to Staff Sergeant Darryl Boyd.
Warrants:
On March 24, 2022 at about 11:30AM, an officer observed a 32-year-old male on Pearl St. W. who immediately started running once he observed the officer. A foot pursuit ensued where the officer ended up locating the male hiding in the rear of the Rexall pharmacy. Once the male was located, it was learned that he had multiple arrest warrants. There was a bench warrant for fail to attend court, two warrants for mischief under $5,000.00 and a witness warrant out of London, ON. The male was given a new court date for the Brockville related charges and London Police attended and took custody of the male regarding the witness warrant.
Further;
On March 25, 2022 at about 4:00PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service located a 34-year-old male on Perth St., known to be wanted for breach probation. Officers arrested and charged the male. He was released on an undertaking with a future court date.
Further;
On March 27, 2022 at about 5:00AM, a 44-year-old male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service on an outstanding bench warrant for fail to attend court. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Further;
On March 28, 2022 the Brockville Police Service received information from the Kingston Police Service, that a 24-year-old male was wanted and is a resident in Brockville. He was wanted for domestic related offences. Officers from the Brockville Police Service located the male outside his residence at about 2:30AM on Water St. The male was co-operative and placed under arrest. He was turned over to Kingston Police and they took custody.
Domestic Disturbance:
A male and female were both charged for drug possession after reports of a possible domestic dispute. On March 25, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a male and female yelling in a residence on Central Ave. Officers arrived and located a 33-year-old female and a 24-year-old male. Investigation revealed that the two were in a verbal argument and that there were some concerns for the female’s mental health regarding self-harm. It was also found the they were both in possession of a quantity of fentanyl. Both individuals were charged with possession of fentanyl and the female was taken to BGH regarding concerns for her mental health.
Impaired Driving:
A male was charged with impaired driving after a single motor vehicle collision. On March 27, 2022 at about 9:45PM, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a single vehicle collision, in the area of Stewart Blvd. just south of Front Ave. Information was that a vehicle had lost control and struck the guard rails. As officers arrived to the area, they located a 27-year-old male, who was walking away from the scene of the collision. He was identified to be the driver of the vehicle. It was quickly determined that he was impaired by alcohol. He was arrested for impaired driving and brought to the Brockville Police Service for the purposes of breath samples. The male provided samples which were more than twice the legal limit. The driver was not injured in the collision, the debris was cleaned up and the vehicle was towed and impounded. He was also charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired and operating with over 80mgs of alcohol in his blood. He was released with a future court date.