News

Suspicious Male

On the 5^th of September at 7:00 am, police responded to a complaint of a male on the roof top of Burger King on Stewart Boulevard. The 38 year old male had caused damage to the air conditioning unit by pulling out some high voltage wires. When he saw police he attempted to flee the area, but was apprehended after a short foot chase. The male is now facing a charge of mischief in relation to the incident. It is suspected that the use of illicit narcotics may have been a factor in his behaviour.

Disturbance

The Brockville Police Service responded to a disturbance at a King Street West apartment building last night. After the parties were separated a 36 year old female was charged with mischief and breach of probation. She was released with a future court date.

The Brockville Police Service had 132 calls for service over the weekend. 6 arrests were made in total.

Warrants

On September 21^st, 2018, the Brockville Police Service located a 23 year old male who is believed to be a resident within the Greater Toronto Area. He was an unwanted person at a business in the Center of the City which is why police were notified. He was found to have several warrants out of Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area for other offences. Officers also found him to be in possession of break and enter tools. He was held in custody and charged with the possession of the break and enter tools. The warrants from other services will also be executed.

Structure Fire

On September 23^rd, 2018 at approximately 11:00a.m., there was a report of a Structure Fire in the South area of the City. Brockville Fire Department attended, put out the fire and held the scene for further investigation into the cause. No one was injured.

Trouble with Youths

On September 21^st, 2018 at approximately 9:45p.m., the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a large group of youths believing to stage a fight. The location was in the South East of the City. Officers arrived on scene and found a large group of youths were present. Many fled from the scene. Two of the individuals present were arrested. After the investigation one youth was released unconditionally and the other was actually an 18 year old local male. The 18 year old was charged with minor possession of drugs and breaching conditions on his current Undertaking. There was approximately 25g of marijuana and 0.5g of MDMA (speed) seized. With the concern of incidents involving groups of youths in our City, the Brockville Police Service encourages the public to contact the police to report any issues observed.

Mischief/bail violations

An intoxicated 27 year old male was arrested yesterday after several complaints that this male was running into traffic on Parkedale Avenue and shouting at drivers. The male was arrested for mischief and breach of his officer in charge undertaking. The male has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Breach of Probation

A 22 year old male was arrested this morning for breaching his probation by contacting the victim named in the probation order. He has been charged and released with a future court date.

Domestic

A 34 year old male that was involved in domestic assault on September 18^th was arrested for the offence yesterday. The male was arrested at his residence when police had attended a residence in relation to the investigation. While on scene officers located a small caliber rifle that was not secured. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

He has been charged with assault and will be facing charges in relation the firearm.

Youth Gangs

Our service is continually working on solutions to youth crime and crime in general. It is not our intention to down play any crime. We are working diligently to combat crime in our community.

I am very aware of a “gang” of youths in our community that have identified themselves as a gang. I refuse to name them as I believe that this would only bolster their image or “street cred.” Yes, this is how gangs are formed and if not targeted then the problem grows. We are working on a solution. I urge input from all members of our community.

I thank you for your patience and understanding during this trying time.

Theft/Warrants

A 47 year old male was arrested last night after police responded to a theft call at the LCBO on Parkedale Avenue. The male, was currently wanted by our service for being unlawfully at large. That charges stems from the male not reporting to the Brockville Jail for his intermittent sentence. The male attempted to make an escape when officers arrived on scene, but ended up getting stuck in waist deep mud. He was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Suspicious Person

Police are investigating a suspicious person who approached a female in the area of the museum on Henry St. around 7:30 pm last night. The complainant felt as though she was being followed by the male and headed West across the foot path toward the Metro grocery store and the Brock Trail. After crossing St Paul Street, the complainant stopped to let the male pass. As she turned around, the male attempted to grab her by her shoulders. The complainant successfully knocked one hand away from her shoulder and her dog lunged at and bit the male who then fled on foot. The male was described as white, 5’10”, skinny, beard, brown hair, gap between teeth, and wearing black/red shorts and a t-shirt.

The Brockville Police Service continues to investigate the cause of the death of Damian Sobieraj in the St. Lawrence River at Hardy Park during the late evening of Thursday September 13th. At present, investigators have been able to identify and interview all those present in Hardy Park between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. that evening.

We continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners including the Coroner’s office, Centre of Forensic Sciences, and other community agencies to further the investigation.

To assist in the investigation, detectives are asking members of the public, residents and business owners who may have cell phone video, or surveillance video of Hardy Park and surrounding area by Henry Street, Home Street and Water Street between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the night of Thursday September 13th to contact Brockville Police at 613-342-0127.

Brockville Police also wish to pass on our thanks to members of the public for their cooperation and assistance with this investigation.

Domestic Assault

A 34 year old male is facing charges in relation to domestic occurrences that have occurred over a period of two years. The male is now charged in three separate occurrences with three counts of assault.

Domestic Assault

Another 40 year old male is also facing an assault charge in relation to a domestic occurrence yesterday. The complainant contacted police shortly after 9:00 pm last night. The accused male left the scene prior to police arrival. A warrant for his arrest is to be obtained for the charges of assault and mischief.

Public Intoxication

A 57 year old male was arrested for public intoxication after police responded to a disturbance on King St. He was held in custody and released when sober.

Damian Sobieraj

On the 14^th of September 2018 the Provincial Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) recovered the body of the missing person, Damian Sobieraj. The Brockville Police Service is continuing the investigation and his death is being treated as suspicious.

The Brockville Police Service is currently searching for a missing person.

On September 13^th, 2018 between the hours of 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm at Hardy Park police received reports that a male was possibly in the St. Lawrence River. The incident occurred along the water front between Home Street and Henry Street.

We are currently looking to speak with two witnesses that were pushing a stroller in the park. The male and female witnesses briefly spoke with police last night when they first arrived on scene.

Currently missing is Damian Sobieraj 33 years old.

 Please contact the Brockville Police Service at (6134)342-0127 with any information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Damian Sobieraj.

Theft

A 37 year old male was observed by staff at “The Score” on Stewart Blvd. yesterday breaking into a storage bin and removing items. Police were contacted and arrested the male for theft, breach of probation and mischief. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Mischief

Thursday at 8:45 am, a 39 year old male from Ottawa, for some inexplicable reason, walked into the McDonald’s restaurant on Parkedale Avenue; grabbed an air compressor walked out and used it to destroy the window of a customer’s vehicle. The male was arrested and has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Disturb the Peace

Police responded to a disturbance at a convenience store on King St. West this morning at 2:40 am. Three people ended up in police custody over what started as a dispute over cigarettes. A 46 year old male and 33 year old male were charged under the city’s bylaw for fighting and released at the scene.   The third male, 25 years old, was arrested for obstructing the officers while they were trying to arrest one of the combatants. He was later released unconditionally. It appears alcohol was a factor in the disturbance.

Warrants

On the 25^th of March 2017 a 25 year old male was arrested in relation to a domestic occurrence where he threatened a female complainant. He was brought before the courts and released with a new court date. The male then failed to re-attend court as required. He was involved in a pursuit on the June the 12^th 2018, where he managed to evade arrest. The male was then involved in another domestic related occurrence on August 31^st this year that resulted in another charge of threatening.

On September 11, 2018 at 9:00 pm officers were dispatched to an apartment in the center of the city where they happened to locate the accused in the lobby of the building. The officers recognized the male from previous dealings. He attempted to use a false name to avoid arrest. The officers then attempted to arrest the male who then resisted violently. The officers continued to struggle with the male and discovered that he was armed with a knife in his hand. The male was eventually handcuffed and the officers managed to secure the knife without injury.

The now 26 year old male is in police custody pending a bail hearing facing the following charges:

1. Resist arrest
2. Possession of property obtained by crime
3. Possession of a weapon
4. Personation with intent to resist arrest
5. Fail to comply with recognizance (multiple accounts)
6. Fail to comply with probation (multiple accounts)
7. Flight from police
8. Threats (multiple counts)
9. Fail to attend court

Public Intoxication

Police responded to a King St. apartment at the request of ambulance as they had been called to respond to a male lying on the ground in front of the building, the result of a possible fight. When officers arrived they discovered that the injuries of the intoxicated male were the result of falling down the stairs at the apartment. The injured male was treated by paramedics. A second male at the scene was arrested for public intoxication. He was released from custody when sober.

Pedestrian Struck

At 6:24 pm on the 11^th of September 2018, the Brockville Police Service along with paramedics and Brockville Fire Department responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle.

A pedestrian was struck while crossing the intersection by a White Toyota Highlander. The male pedestrian was pinned by the back wheels of the vehicle. Brockville Fire extracted the male from underneath vehicle. He was transported to the Brockville General Hospital with serious injuries.

The Ontario Provincial Police Traffic Collision Investigators have been asked to assist with the investigation.