News Release April 24 – 26, 2023

Dispute Leads to Assault Charge

On April 24, 2023 at about 10:00AM, police received a call to attend Blockhouse Isl. Regarding a disturbance. Investigation revealed that a 25-year-old, female, had attended that area to confront her ex-boyfriend over property retrieval. The male was attempting to leave the area but the female would not let go of his car. It was also learned that earlier, the female had spit on the male during an argument. The female was placed under arrest and charged with assault. She was released on conditions with a future court date.

 

Family Dispute Leads to Assault Charge

On April 25, 2023 at about 8:00PM, police received a call of a family dispute in the area of Georgina St. Officers arrived and it was discovered that a 16-year-old, male, had assaulted his mother by striking her in the head and kicking her. Other options were sought in regards to providing assistance from partner agencies for the family, however, it was eventually decided that the youth would be charged with assault. He was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.

 

Neighbour Dispute Leads to Assault

On April 25, 2023 at about 8:45PM, police received a call to a residence on Millwood Ave. regarding a dispute. Investigation revealed that a 56-year-old, female, confronted one of her neighbours regarding loud noise. She assaulted the neighbour by blocking the door open and pushing her back after grabbing her by the throat. The victim received minor injuries and the 56-year-old, female, was arrested and charged with assault. She was later released on conditions with a future court date.  

 

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

On April 26, 2023 at about 3:00AM, police executed a motor vehicle stop in the area of Kent Blvd., regarding a suspicious vehicle. The driver was identified to be a 40-year-old, male. Investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of unstamped tobacco, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, a pellet pistol, sword, club with a strap, machete and electronic devices used for the theft of vehicles. He was arrested and charged with four counts of possession of weapons for dangerous purpose, possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl and possession of break in instruments. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.