News Release September 2 – 4, 2023

Impaired Driving

On September 2, 2023 at about 4:00am, an officer observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located and stopped shortly after in the area of George St. The driver was identified to be a 17-year-old, male. There were concerns with the driver as it appeared that he had been consuming alcohol and possessed a G2 licence. The subject failed a roadside breath screening test and was placed under arrest. He was brought to the Brockville Police Service where further testing confirmed that he was impaired. His driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired by alcohol – over 80mgs. He was released with a future court date.

 

Suspicious Individuals Leads to Arrest

On September 2, 2023 at about 10:30am, police received a call regarding suspicious people in the area of California Ave. Officers attended and located the individuals. There was a female and a 34-year-old, male. Investigation revealed that his male was linked to four previous thefts from the LCBO stores located at Parkedale Ave. and King St. W. It was also found that the male was failing to comply with multiple other court orders as he was not to communicate with the female he was in company with. He was arrested and held for bail for the offences of four counts of theft under $5,000.00, two counts of fail to comply with probation, and fail to comply with release order.