News Release – July 30th, 2026

Two Men Arrested Following Traffic Stop and Wanted Person Investigation

A coordinated effort between the OPP and the Brockville Police Service resulted in the arrest of two men on multiple charges.

On July 26, 2026, the OPP contacted Brockville Police advising they had grounds to arrest a 30-year-old, male, in relation to a variety of charges including criminal harassment, bail violations and others. The accused was believed to be in the Brockville area. Officers subsequently located a vehicle associated with the subject at the Quickie convenience store on William Street. Police located the subject in the rear seat of the vehicle and placed him under arrest without incident.

During the investigation, officers discovered that the driver of the vehicle, a 31-year-old, male, was in possession of open alcohol within the vehicle. A roadside breath sample was obtained using an Approved Screening Device, which resulted in a “Fail” reading. The driver was arrested for impaired driving offences and transported to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. Subsequent testing confirmed that the driver was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. He was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg. In addition, the driver received an immediate driver’s licence
suspension.

The 30-year-old, male was turned over to the OPP regarding their investigation. The 31-year- old, driver was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear before court on a future date.

R.I.D.E. Program Results in Arrest

On July 28, 2026, at approximately 9:30pm, police were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the area of Stewart Boulevard. While there, a vehicle approached the officers that was operated by a 25-year-old, male.

Investigation revealed that there were open alcohol containers in the vehicle and that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside breath sample was obtained using an Approved Screening Device, which resulted in a “Fail” reading. At that time the driver was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for additional testing, which confirmed impairment.

As a result, the driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg. They were released with a future court date.

Arrest Made in Relation to Intimate Partner Violence

On July 28, 2026, at approximately 9:00am, police received a call at an office building on Strowger Boulevard, regarding a victim disclosing an assault that had previously occurred. Both the female victim and her 63-year-old, boyfriend were at the location.

Officers arrived and investigation revealed that an assault had taken place. It was discovered that the female was previously struck in the face the male. Injuries are considered non-life-threatening. It was also learned that the male was on conditions to not communicate with the victim.

As a result, the male was arrested and charged with assault and failing to comply with probation. He was released on conditions and a future court date.