Arrest Made as a Result of an Assault Investigation
On February 7, 2025, at about 7:45pm, police received a 911 call in relation to a disturbance in a parking lot, in the area of Cartier Court.
Police arrived and investigation revealed that there was an altercation between two males over a parking related issue. A 38-year-old, male, approached the male victim, to confront him over parking too close to his vehicle. What started as a verbal argument turned physical, when the 38-year-old, male struck the other instigating a fight. The two had gone to the ground and the subject got up and kicked the victim when on the ground. Both males had received non-life-threatening injuries.
The 38-year-old, subject was arrested and charged with assault. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
Increase in ATM Distraction Thefts
The Brockville Police Service has seen in rise in incidents where suspect(s) approach individuals at ATMS under the pretense of offering assistance, only to distract them and steal their debit cards. In these cases, suspects create an opportunity to swap the victim’s card with a ‘look-alike’. For example, the suspect(s) will cause the victim to drop their card on the ground, then pick it up for the victim while keeping the original.
Stay Alert when using ATMS. Always exercise caution if being approached by a stranger.