News Release – December 20 – 22, 2023

Drug Warrant Executed

On Friday, December 22, 2023, The Brockville Police Service Intelligence Unit and Emergency Response Team assisted by the OPP led Provincial joint forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement team East Region concluded a drug investigation resulting in the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at an address in the South End of Brockville.

As a result, a 56-year-old, male; 38-year-old, male; and a 17-year-old, female youth, were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the purpose of trafficking in Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine. A quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were seized. All arrested individuals were released with conditions and future court dates.

 

Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest

On December 20, 2023, at about 1:00am, police received a report of an assault that had taken place a short time prior to the call. The incident had taken place in the area of King St. W. The investigation revealed that an 18-year-old, male, was in a verbal altercation with another male regarding relationship issues with a female. The dispute escalated to the point that the 18-year-old, male, punched and kicked the victim and held a knife up in the air. The injuries are considered minor and non-life-threatening. Police later contacted the subject where he was placed under arrest and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. He was later released on conditions with a future court date.

 

Family Dispute Leads to Arrest and Charges

On December 21, 2023, at about 9:30pm, police received a report of a physical altercation at a residence in the area of Cambridge Cr. Investigation revealed that a 35-year-old, male, became upset at his mother for questioning him about household duties and his substance abuse. As the male subject became more agitated, he eventually rushed at his mother and forced her out of his room using a football style push. The victim fell and did receive injuries that are considered non-life-threatening. The male was arrested and charged with assault. He was later released on conditions with a future court date.