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Domestic Disturbances

Two men are facing domestic related charges in separate incidents from yesterday and early this morning.

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon Brockville Police attended to a Bennett Street residence after the victim’s father contacted police as he was concerned about his daughter being inside her residence with her ex-husband. The father had reported the relationship had ended badly and the ex-husband was not allowing him into his daughter’s residence nor was he allowing his daughter to leave her residence to come out and see him.

As a result officers attended to the residence and spoke with the female resident who told officers she and her 37 year old husband had been involved in an argument which turned physical. As a result the young man is now facing charges of domestic assault and was released from custody with several conditions to protect the victim and given a future court date.

Just after midnight officers were called to a Wellington Street address by the 24 year old woman who resides at the house. She told officers that she and her boyfriend were arguing over food. The argument continued and turned physical resulting in her being struck by her 22 year old boyfriend.

After speaking all parties, the 22 year old man was arrested for domestic assault and conveyed to police headquarters and held in custody until he was sober. He was then released with several conditions to protect the victim and given a future date to appear in court.

Home Invasion Investigation

Detectives continue their investigation into a home invasion which occurred overnight in the city’s south end.

Sometime between 1:00 – 3:00 a.m. unknown suspects entered an Orchard Street residence and surprised one of the occupants as they entered the home. A suspect carrying an unidentified weapon in his hand confronted the victim and demanded to know where the other people in the house were. The victim was kept in a room inside the house while the other suspects searched and ransacked the residence before leaving.

Footprints in the fresh snow indicate the suspects fled from the residence on Orchard near Victoria Park in the direction of James Street possibly to a waiting vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Laurie Bennett of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext. 4221 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. A reminder to resident to submit their tips to Kingston – 1000 Islands Crime Stoppers.

Collision leads to Impaired Driving Charges

A 34 year old Brockville woman is facing impaired driving charges this morning as a result of a collision early this morning at the intersection of Stewart Boulevard and Jefferson Drive.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. a Brockville Police officer was in the area of Stewart Boulevard and Jefferson Drive when he observed a black Ford stopped at the red light at Jefferson Drive. The woman operating her 2006 black Chevrolet rear ended the stopped vehicle at the traffic light. Occupants of the Ford were taken to Brockville General Hospital as a precaution for minor injuries and released.

Officers at the scene detected an odour of alcohol on the woman’s breath and noticed signs of impairment. As a result she was arrested for impaired driving and conveyed to the Brockville Police Station where she provided breath samples of nearly three times the legal limit.

As a result, she was charged with impaired driving and driving with over 80 milligrams of alcohol and was released with a future court date.

Damage to bathrooms at Rotary Pad

Brockville Police were contacted early yesterday morning by City of Brockville Public Works who noticed extensive damage to the men’s washroom at the new Rotary Pad.

Scenes of Crime officer from the Service attended to the new Rotary Pad at 7:20 a.m. yesterday morning, and took photographs of the damage and processed the scene for evidence. Investigators learned that sometime over the New Year’s weekend the damage occurred to the bathroom and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Dave Jeggo at 613-342-0127 ext. 6078 or djeggo@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. A reminder to local residents, the Brockville area is a member of Kingston and 1000 Islands Crime Stoppers group.

Bail Violation

A 43 year old Brockville man is in custody this morning awaiting a bail hearing after being arrested last evening for breaching his bail conditions by communicating with his former common-law girlfriend.

While on patrol last evening in the Daniel and Brock Street area officers noticed the man’s vehicle parked on the street near his former girlfriends residence and the woman exiting the residence. Further investigation revealed the man was actually inside the residence and he exited the place and surrendered to police.

In December the man was arrested for assault with a weapon and fleeing from police in a domestic related incident involving the same woman. He is now facing additional charges of breaching his recognizance.

Shoplifter arrested and Drugs found

A 27 year old Prescott man is awaiting a bail hearing later today after being observed taking items from the Real Canadian Superstore by Loss Prevention officers and being found in possession of drugs.

At approximately 9:20 p.m. last evening Brockville Police were called by Loss Prevention officers to the Superstore after Loss Prevention staff had observed the male taking items from the shelf and concealing them before leaving the store without paying.

When the man was approached by Loss Prevention officers and asked to return the make instead fled in the direction of Wal-Mart. As officers arrived they searched the area but were unable initially to locate the man. However officers then did a second search and followed a fresh set of footprints in the snow and located the male hiding near some trees on the north side of Wal-Mart where he was arrested for theft.

After searching the male, a quantity of drugs believed to include marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines was located on the man. It was also learned he had outstanding warrants from Napanee and was out on outstanding charges.

He will appear later today in Brockville court facing additional theft and drug charges.

Nails left in driveway

A 28 year old Brockville woman had a little more than snow in her driveway when she returned home Monday morning.

At 10 a.m. Brockville Police received a call from a Bartholomew Street resident reporting that someone had thrown a bunch of nails and screws on her driveway in an attempt to damage her vehicle when she returned home to park her car. Fortunately for her she saw the items first and there was no damage as a result.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Constable Dave Jeggo of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ext.6078 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Domestic Charges

A 24 year old Brockville area man is facing numerous domestic related charges this morning as a result of an incident from New Year’s Eve.

At 11:00 a.m. yesterday Brockville Police received a call to check on the well-being of a 29 year old Brockville woman after friends had received a number of concerning Facebook messages and posts from her. While speaking with officers she disclosed an incident to them that occurred the previous night with her ex-boyfriend where they had been involved in an argument and physical altercation.

As a result, officers located the man and placed him under arrest for a number of domestic related charges and breaching his probation. He was held in custody overnight and will appear later today for a bail hearing.

The Brockville Police Service attended two separate calls in relation to domestic violence complaints during the New Years patrol.

In one case it involved a local 21 year old couple where the complaint was an altercation with no injuries being observed or reported. The male was arrested for the assault and released with a pending court date.

The second case is similar in the ages however the couple live in different cities and were visiting the city for New Years celebration. The male in this case pushed the victim which caused her to fall and receive a head injury. He was arrested and was processed with a future court date.

During the course of officers patrols we are pleased to report zero cases of drinking and driving related complaints for the start of the new year.

Public Intoxication

Officers on patrol observed a 40 year old male falling down due to being under influence of alcohol. The male was unable to care for himeself and as a result was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was lodged in cells and released when sober with a provincial offences notice.

Break and Enter

Brockville Police are investigating a Break and Enter that occurred to a south end business on December 29, 2017. 6 bottles of Alcohol were taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Willis at 613-342-0127 ext. 6095 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Bail Violation

As a result of Winter By-Law Enforcement in the south end of town on the 26th of December, 2017, police discovered a vehicle belonging to a to a known local 21 year old male who is on a Recognizance of Bail not to attend that address. Police conducted a door knock of the residence which revealed the known male to be inside. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Winter Parking

On the 27th of December 2017, the Brockville Police issued several tickets and removed several vehicles from the south end of town during the Winter By Law Enforcement.

Driving complaint leads to the arrest of a 57 year-old Brockville woman.

Shortly before 10pm Friday evening, Police attended the Brockville General Hospital, after being contacted by a witness with concerns over a motorist’s ability to drive.

Officers located and spoke with the female driver and confirmed that her ability to operate her motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The woman was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Driving and Driving Over .08. Her blood alcohol concentration was found to be over twice the legal limit. She was released on a Promise to Appear with a future court date.

Impaired Driving

A traffic stop early Sunday morning led to the arrest of a 22 year-old Brockville man.

Shortly after 3am, while on general patrol in the South end of the City, police conducted a traffic stop on the male due to his driving behaviour. In speaking with the driver, officers were of the opinion that the man had been consuming alcohol. The man was placed under arrest for Impaired Driving and Driving Over .08. He was escorted to Brockville Police Service Headquarters where he provided breath samples of nearly three times the legal limit. The man was released on a Promise to Appear with a future court date.

Intoxicated Female Arrested

A 26 year-old female was arrested late Friday evening after an argument with her partner.

Police we called to a center-town apartment after reports were received of a couple arguing within. Upon police arrival, the female had left the residence, but was located a short distance away, heavily intoxicated.

Given her level of intoxication, she was placed under arrest for being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. She was later released from custody, once sober.

Disturbance

Refusing to leave a downtown establishment after several requests led to the arrest of a local 23 year-old man early Saturday morning.

Shortly before 2 am, officers were called to the business to assist staff in dealing with the un-cooperative male. The man, who was heavily intoxicated, was arrested by police for being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and failing to leave when directed to do so under the Trespass to Property Act . He was later released from custody, once sober.

Intoxicated Female Arrested

A 23 year-old Ottawa woman was arrested by police early Saturday morning for being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act.

The female was located walking in the North end of the City, in an intoxicated state, causing police to be concerned for her safety. The woman was subsequently taken into custody and escorted to Brockville Police Service Headquarters. She was later released into the care of a family member.