News Release – November 4 – 6, 2023

Domestic Dispute Investigation Leads to an Arrest

On October 31, 2023, at about 8:00pm, police received a call in relation to a domestic dispute in the area of King St. E. While officers investigated, they learned of previous incidents which had taken place. A 36-year-old, male, involved had pushed the victim onto the bed and forcefully took a cellphone as well as threw dinner plates causing damage in the residence. He was also on probation with conditions to keep the peace and behave. The male had left the area and police were seeking an arrest warrant. On November 4, 2023, at about 1:30am, police received a 911 hang-up call from the residence on King St. E. Police attended and located the male subject. He was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, mischief under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. 

 

Male Arrested on Weapons and Drug Offences

On November 4, 2023, at about 8:45pm, police received a call regarding a suspicious person believed to be tampering with a vehicle, on Central Ave. Officers arrived and located the 28-year-old, male, in question. Investigation revealed that the male was in possession of an 18-inch-long machete, a quantity of methamphetamine and $435.00 in cash. He was arrested for possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking. The items were seized and he was released with conditions and a future court date.  

 

Motor Vehicle Rollover

On November 5, 2023, at about 4:30am, police received a call regarding an unoccupied vehicle that had flipped upside down, in the area of King St. W. When officers arrived, they confirmed the vehicle was unoccupied. Witnesses believe the vehicle rolled-over at approximately 2:30am, and the incident was not reported at that time. Police attended the residence of the registered owner and located the 37-year-old, male, responsible for driving the vehicle at the time. Injuries to the male are described as non-life-threatening. After further investigation, the male was arrested for failure to stop after accident and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

 

Impaired Driving

On November 5, 2023, at about 9:30pm, police received a call of a 37-year-old, male, who appeared to be intoxicated at the Superstore on Parkedale Ave. The male was observed leaving the store and entering a vehicle in the parking lot. He then left the area and was observed swerving as he drove away. Officers responded and with investigation, located the male, in the vehicle, in the area of Massey Pl. The male was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for testing, where it was confirmed he was operating while impaired. The vehicle was impounded and his driver’s licence suspended. He was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. He was released with conditions and a future court date.