Rider of Electric Dirt Bike Charged
The Brockville Police Service has received an increase of complaints regarding electric bikes, particularly dirt bikes, riding in a behaviour that is a nuisance and dangerous to pedestrians.
On July 11, 2025, at about 9:30am, a youth was operating an electric dirt bike in the area of Parkedale Avenue and North Augusta Road. The bike was found to be speeding and was not displaying licence plates. The officer stopped the bike and identified the rider, revealing that they did not have a valid driver’s licence nor insurance.
The bike was removed from the roadway and the youth was charged with unlawfully drive off road vehicle on a highway, drive off road vehicle – no insurance, drive off road vehicle – no number plate and drive motor vehicle – no licence. The driver was issued a future court date and parents notified.
Arrest Made in Relation to Impaired Driving
On July 14, 2025, at about 1:00am, police received a complaint regarding a male who appeared to be intoxicated in the area of the Brockville General Hospital.
Investigation revealed that a 56-year-old, male and his girlfriend, were travelling out East from their home in the Pickering area. While on their way, they entered into Brockville to attend the hospital as the female was believed to be experiencing a medical emergency in relation to substance abuse. When officers arrived, they located the male in the vehicle while running. The subject was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. There, it was confirmed that the male was impaired and driving with over 80mg of alcohol in his blood.
During his time in custody, the male was not cooperative with police. He proceeded to self-harm by striking his head off of the cruiser partition, door and scratching himself while in cells. Due to this he was taken to the Brockville General hospital for assistance. Once he stable, he was issued a future court date after being charged with impaired operation and impaired operation – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. The vehicle was impounded and driver’s licence suspended.
Arrest Made After Assault with a Weapon
On July 13, 2025, at about 1:00pm, police received a call regarding a disturbance that took place at an apartment on King Street East. Information was that a person had been assaulted with bear mace.
Investigation revealed that two subjects were involved in an argument that escalated to the point that a 29-year-old, male sprayed the victim in the face with bear mace. After the assault, the subject fled the area. The victim received minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
On July 16, 2025, at about 6:00pm, the accused subject turned himself into police for arrest. He was held for a bail hearing after being charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and mischief – interfere with the lawful enjoyment of property.