News Release – February 9th, 2025

Arrest Made in Relation to Sexual Assault

On February 9th, 2025, members of the Brockville Police Service arrested and charged a local business owner with sexual offences involving a teenage employee.

The accused is identified as 65-year-old, Satkunamajah THANGAMAJAH, who is the owner of a frozen food retailer in town. Mr. THANGAMAJAH has been charged with 4 counts of Sexual Assault on a Person under 16, 4 counts of Sexual Interference and 1 count of Making Child Pornography.

Investigators believe that there may be more victims.  Any victim, witness or anyone with information is being asked to contact Detective Graham Coe at 613-342-0127 extension 4245.

News Release – February 7th, 2025

Arrest Made as a Result of an Assault Investigation

 On February 7, 2025, at about 7:45pm, police received a 911 call in relation to a disturbance in a parking lot, in the area of Cartier Court.

Police arrived and investigation revealed that there was an altercation between two males over a parking related issue. A 38-year-old, male, approached the male victim, to confront him over parking too close to his vehicle. What started as a verbal argument turned physical, when the 38-year-old, male struck the other instigating a fight. The two had gone to the ground and the subject got up and kicked the victim when on the ground. Both males had received non-life-threatening injuries.

The 38-year-old, subject was arrested and charged with assault. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Increase in ATM Distraction Thefts

The Brockville Police Service has seen in rise in incidents where suspect(s) approach individuals at ATMS under the pretense of offering assistance, only to distract them and steal their debit cards.  In these cases, suspects create an opportunity to swap the victim’s card with a ‘look-alike’.  For example, the suspect(s) will cause the victim to drop their card on the ground, then pick it up for the victim while keeping the original.

Stay Alert when using ATMS.  Always exercise caution if being approached by a stranger.     

 

News Release – February 3, 2025

Male Arrested After Threats Made on Social Media

On February 3, 2025, at about 5:00pm, police received information regarding a 46-year-old, male, who was posting specific threatening messages, publicly, on Facebook. These messages were indicating that the male was upset with his health care professional. He expressed a desire to cause harm to the victim by killing him, among other threats and insults. Police had a heightened concern for safety.

The subject was located at his residence in the area of Macodrum Drive. After officers made contact, he was extremely agitated, and unwilling to turn himself over to police peacefully. The Brockville Police Service, Emergency Response Team, attended the scene quickly and ensured that the individual was contained, while a warrant to enter the residence was obtained. Negotiations were attempted at length, with a negative result. In fact, the subject became more agitated and began making other threatening comments eluding to acts of violence.

The OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit – East Region, was notified of the situation and attended to assist. They assessed the situation and executed the warrant, taking the subject into custody. The subject was taken to the Brockville General Hospital for a health assessment. Once complete, he was charged with uttering threats and held for a bail hearing. 

Driver Impaired by Drugs

On January 31, 2025, at about 4:30pm, police received a 911 call regarding a 35-year-old, female, alone, operating her vehicle in the area of 25 Central Avenue. The vehicle was stopped in the area and the witness had a concern with the way the driver appeared. The driver was described as “out of it.”

When the vehicle was approached, the driver then fled the area. Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle in the area Stewart Boulevard and Central Avenue. The officer observed a quantity of methamphetamine in the vehicle beside the driver. Based on the officer’s observations of the driver’s state, the driver was arrested for further testing. Testing was performed by a Drug Recognition Expert, which determined that the female driver was impaired by drugs. Her driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and she was charged with operation while impaired by drugs and possession of methamphetamine. She was released with a future court date. 

News Release – January 29/30th, 2025

Intimate Partner Violence Incident Leads to an Arrest

 On January 30, 2025, at about 9:15pm, police received a 911 call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Reynolds Dr.

Officers arrived and investigation revealed that a male and his 49-year-old, girlfriend, were engaged in an argument. The officers observed an injury to the male’s forehead and that he had received medical attention. It was discovered that earlier in the day, the couple had been arguing as well. Frustrations escalated to the point that the female subject, threw a pot at the male, striking his forehead. The male then attended the Brockville General Hospital for assistance. Later in the evening, around the time of the call to police, the argument between the two continued.

The female was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. She was released on conditions to protect the victim and with a future court date.

 

Male Arrested for Bail Violations

On January 29, 2025, at about 2:30pm, police received a 911 call from a male reporting that he had been attacked, with little information, and then the line disconnected. Dispatch learned that the call had come from the Hampton Inn, on Crocker Cres.

Police attended and investigation revealed that a 48-year-old, male, was the caller to 911. He had been in a minor, physical altercation with his elderly father. The male subject was upset over a separate altercation he had with his girlfriend. It was then learned that the male subject was on a release order with bail conditions and probation. These bail conditions are to abstain from communication or being around the female, due to a previous incident concerning her safety.

The male was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service, where he was being held for a bail hearing. While in custody, the male continued to cause damage by breaking a light, spitting and marking the walls with blood. He was charged with failing to comply with release order, failing to comply with probation and mischief under $5,000.00.       

News Release January 25-26th, 2025

Arrest Made in Relation to an Altercation That Resulted in a Robbery

 On January 25, 2025, at about 11:45pm, police received a call to report an altercation that had taken place, in the area of King St. W. between two subjects.

Investigation revealed that two males were observed meeting in the area of King St. W. and John St. They had a conversation that escalated and the 26-year-old, male attacked the other male, striking his head and stealing his cell phone before fleeing. The victim was taken to the Brockville General Hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 26-year-old, subject was located and arrested in the nearby area. He was held in custody for a bail hear, after being charged with robbery, assault causing bodily harm, and three counts of failing to comply with probation.

Impaired Driving Leads to Collision and Arrest

 On January 26, 2025, at about 1:45am, police received a report of a single motor vehicle collision, in the area of Windsor Dr. and Centennial Rd. Information was that the vehicle had left the roadway and struck a pole.

Officers arrived and identified the driver to be a 21-year-old, female. No injuries were reported in the incident. A roadside breath sample was taken, which, resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. That testing confirmed the driver was impaired. 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 80mg. The subject was released with a future court date.

News Release January 20th – 23rd, 2025

Male Arrested After Causing a Disturbance

 On January 20, 2025, police had received multiple calls regarding a 40-year-old, male. On this date at about 3:00pm, a 911 call was received indicating that the male subject was causing a disturbance in the area of Pearl St. W. at William St. Information was that the male was jumping in front of vehicles attempting to make them stop. He was also shouting about going to jail and people that are causing harm to him and others. He was screaming and erratic.

Officers arrived on scene and confronted the subject who continued to shout in a non-sensical manner. The subject was placed under arrest for the disturbance. It was learned that the subject was currently sentenced to three different probation orders. He was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of causing a disturbance and three counts of failing to comply with probation.  

Impaired Driver Arrested

On January 23, 2025, at about 8:00pm, police received 911 calls regarding a motor vehicle collision that took place on Parkedale Ave., just West of Millwood Ave. Information was that a vehicle was pulling out of the parking lot of a restaurant in the area, where it collided with two vehicles. The suspect vehicle then fled from the scene of the collision.

The suspect vehicle was located in the parking lot of the 1000 Islands Mall, and the 72-year-old, male, driver, was identified and attempting to hide in one of the businesses at that location. Officers spoke to the male and learned that he had been consuming alcohol and a roadside breath test was administered. This test resulted in a fail.

The subject was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. This test confirmed that the male was impaired and operating over the legal limit. The subject’s driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg and failure to stop after accident. He was released with a future court date.

News Release – January 20th, 2025

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

On January 20, 2025, at about 3:30am, a traffic stop was conducted in the area of North Augusta Rd., for a traffic infraction. The occupants were identified, including 45-year-old, male, in the front passenger seat. It was learned that the 45-year-old, local male, was on an undertaking, with a curfew condition; to remain within his residence between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00am.

The male subject was arrested and searched. He was found to be in possession of a pry bar, bag containing multiple other tools, unopened earrings, two credit cards belonging to another person, a package addressed to another person, and a quantity of crystal methamphetamine.  

The male subject was held for a bail hearing for the offences of fail to comply with undertaking, possession of a credit card, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of break in instruments, possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking.

News Release – January 17&18th, 2025

Intimate Partner Violence Results in Charges

 On January 17, 2025, at about midnight, police received a call in the area of Stewart Blvd. and Parkedale Ave., regarding a male and female who had been in a dispute.

Officers attended the area and located a 26-year-old, female, who was reporting the incident. Investigation revealed that the female and her boyfriend, were on their way home to the Elgin area, after a night out. Along the way, they had engaged in an argument. The female subject disclosed that she struck the male three times in the face and then was dropped off at the above-mentioned location. The male did drive home where police spoke with him and confirmed he had been assaulted.

The female subject was arrested and charged with assault and failing to comply with her probation. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.  

Arrest Warrant Execution

Over the past several days, various arrest warrants were executed. The following are some of those details:

On January 17, 2025, at about 9:00am, a wanted 16-year-old, male, was arrested at the Brockville Court. The warrant was for multiple offences including assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with release order. He was held for a bail hearing.

On January 17, 2025, at about 11:00pm, a wanted 21-year-old, male, was located on King St. W., and arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend for fingerprinting and court. He was released on new documents and court date.

On January 18, 2025, at about 2:30am, police located a 58-year-old, male, at the Brockville General Hospital. He was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant for failing to attend court. He was released on new documents with a court date.

On January 18, 2025, at about 4:30pm, a 31-year-old, female from Markham, was arrested by the York Police Service. The female had a warrant stemming from an incident that took place in Brockville, in October 2024. This warrant was regarding the subject’s bail surety being revoked. The charges included fail to comply with release order, fail to comply with undertaking and obstruct peace officer. She was held for a bail hearing by the Brockville Police Service.

News Release January 12th, 2025

Firearm Possession Leads to Charges

 On January 12, 2025, at about 2:00am, officers from the Kingston RCMP Border Integrity Detachment, were on patrol in the Brockville area. During their patrol, they monitored the area of, The Bar, on King St. W. While there, they observed a male being removed from the establishment, due to an altercation that took place inside. The RCMP officers were ready to assist in de-escalating the altercation, when they observed the 31-year-old, male, pull a hand

gun from his waistband. The male subject proceeded to hold the firearm at his side. Once the subject noticed the officers, he attempted to move around the corner to discard the firearm on the corner of King St. W. and John St. The RCMP officers quickly arrested the male and held the crime scene for further investigation.

Officers from the Brockville Police Service continued with the investigation. The crime scene was processed and the subject in possession of the firearm was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been tampered with. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

 

The Brockville Police Service is appreciative of the assistance from the Kingston RCMP Border Integrity Detachment, in this investigation. Thank you for helping promote safety in our community.    

News Release January 10th, 2025

Intimate Partner Violence Breach

On January 4th, 2025, the Brockville Police Service reported about a 20-year-old female breaching her IPV conditions. She was held in custody, and subsequently released on further conditions not to communicate with her boyfriend. On January 10th, 2025, just after 3:30 a.m., the police received a report that she had breached these conditions by being in his presence. She was found with him and arrested for the breach. She remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

Cause disturbance/Trespass by night

On January 9th, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint about a man yelling at employees and customers at a business in the north end of town. A 33-year-old male was located nearby and arrested for causing a disturbance and breaching his probation. He was later released on an undertaking.

Then, on January 10th, 2025, at around 4:30 a.m., the same 33-year-old was captured on surveillance cameras in and around residences, backyards, and sheds in the south end of town. He fled before officers arrived. About two hours later, at approximately 6:30 a.m., he was located at the Brockville General Hospital, arrested, and held for a bail hearing.