News Release – July 13 – 15, 2024

Family Dispute Leads to Charges

On July 15, 2024, at about 6:15pm, police received a 911 call regarding a dispute taking place at a residence on Cartier Crt. Officers attended and investigation revealed that a 32-year-old, male was in an argument with his mother. This escalated to the point that the subject threatened to kill his mother and threw a flat screen television across the room causing damage. The incident was witnessed by others in the residence at the time. Subsequently, the subject was arrested and charged with uttering threats and mischief under $5,000.00. He was held for a bail hearing.

 

Bystanders Intervene on an Incident of Intimate Partner Violence

On July 14, 2024, at about 12:30pm, police received information that a male had assaulted a female, in the area of George St. Investigation revealed that two off duty police constables, were in the area when the incident occurred. They observed a male and female engaged in an argument that escalated to the point that the 35-year-old, male pushed and punched the female. The two witnesses intervened, stopped the assault, placed the male under arrest and contacted police. It was known that the couple involved were in a relationship. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. The male subject was charged with assault and held for a bail hearing.   

 

Robbery

On July 13, 2024, at about 7:15pm, police received information of a robbery that had taken place in the area of Park St. Investigation revealed that a victim was in the area of Cowen’s Dairy on Park St., when he was approached by an unknown male. The male asked to speak with him and then proceeded to push the victim to the ground, punch him several times and steal a carrying bag containing some personal hygiene products and a small amount of cash. The suspect fled the area. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. Police were able to locate a person who was determined to be the suspect, in the nearby area. He was identified as a 27-year-old, male and placed under arrest. Once the investigation was complete, he was charged with robbery and released on conditions with a future court date.