Break and Enter at Downtown Shoppers Drug Mart
On October 22, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am, police responded to an alarm activation at the Shoppers Drug Mart located on King Street West. This location, along with the Parkedale Avenue Shoppers Drug Mart, have been the target of several break and enters over the past few years.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that four suspects had gained entry by smashing a window. The individuals were dressed in dark clothing, wearing hoodies and balaclavas to conceal their identities. Once inside, they proceeded to the cosmetics section, where they broke into a glass cabinet to access high-value fragrances, consistent with previous incidents at this location.
The suspects stole a significant quantity of merchandise and fled the scene in a vehicle within minutes. The estimated value of the stolen items is approximately $15,000. Police are awaiting a final inventory to confirm the total loss.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Lengthy Foot Chase Results in Arrest and Drug Possession Charges
On October 22, 2025, shortly after 4:00 am, police were investigating a commercial break and enter located on King Street West. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a 25-year-old male walking on George Street wearing a hoodie and concealing his identity with a balaclava.
Officers approached the individual and told him he was under arrest, he then fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued westbound toward Perth Street and then southbound to King Street. During the chase, the suspect discarded a backpack near the intersection of King Street West and Perth Street, which was subsequently recovered by police. Additional officers assisted using police vehicles, and the suspect was eventually arrested near the intersection of King Street West and Gilmour Street.
Officers observed the suspect reaching into his waistband. Upon arrest, he resisted and attempted to break free from police custody. A search of the individual revealed a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, Canadian currency, and a folding knife.
Further investigation revealed that he was not connected to the commercial break and enter incident.
The suspect was held in custody pending a bail hearing and has been charged with the following offenses:
- Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Obstructing a peace officer
- Resisting a peace officer
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession
On October 19, 2025, at about 10:30pm, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pearl Street East. The vehicle was occupied by two subjects; a 34-year-old, male driver of the vehicle and a 42-year-old, male passenger.
Open alcohol was observed inside the vehicle. Investigation revealed that sobriety was not a factor in this incident; however, the vehicle was searched to ensure there were no other sources of open alcohol. During the search, officers located quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, several cellphones, Canadian currency, scales and baggies. The vehicle was towed, both subjects arrested, and released with future court dates for the following offences:
- 34-year-old, driver
- Possession of crack cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
- Possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of alcohol
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- 42-year-old, passenger
- Possession of crack cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
- Possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered and Subject Arrested
On October 19, 2025, at about 12:00pm, police observed a subject on a motorcycle pull into the parking lot of McDonald’s on Parkedale Avenue. The officer approached the subject and found that the motorcycle had been reported stolen.
The driver was identified to be a 43-year-old, male who was not the owner of the motorcycle. The subject was arrested and when searched, the officer located a quantity of methamphetamine. He received a variety of Highway Traffic Act fines after being charged with possession of property over $5,000.00, possession of a methamphetamine and fail to comply with probation. He was released with conditions and a future court date.