News Release – April 20 – 21, 2024

Male Arrested in Intimate Partner Assault

On April 20, 2024, at about 12:15pm, police received a call to a residence on James St. W., where a victim had reported that she had been assaulted. Investigation revealed that a 50-year-old, male was in an argument with his partner where it escalated to him threatening to assault her and he shoved her multiple times. The female fled the residence and attended a neighbour’s residence to call 911. It was later discovered that the male had also attempted to strike the female with a baseball bat. The male subject was located and arrested shortly after taking the complaint. He was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of uttering threats and assault with a weapon.

 

Female Arrested in Intimate Partner Assault

On April 21, 2024, at about 5:00am, police received a call in the area of King St. W., regarding an assault. Investigation revealed that the male victim was at home when his female partner arrived home from being out at a local licenced establishment, consuming alcohol. An argument quickly erupted and escalated to the point that the 46-year-old, female attacked the male by striking and scratching his face. Police arrested the female and charged her with assault. She was released with conditions and a future court date.

 

Male Arrested for Harassment and Threats

On April 21, 2024, at about 3:30am, police received a call to attend an apartment building on King St. E., regarding an unwanted person. Officers arrived and the female caller no longer wanted a 61-year-old, male at her residence after they had engaged in an argument over property. The dispute ended and parties were separated.

Later, at about 6:00am, police received a second call as the male had returned. Now he was threatening the female caller, kicking the door and there was concerns he was attempting to lite something on fire. Police responded along with Brockville Fire Department and located the male subject. There was no active fire found, however, he was placed under arrest and charged with uttering threats and harassment. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.