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Warrant

On the 12th of November, OPP dealt with a call of two suspicious males at the Tim Hortons in Prescott. They discovered one of them to be a 20 year old that had two warrants from Brockville for fail to attend prints and fail to attend court. The male was arrested and brought to Brockville Police Service where he was held for wash court as one of the two warrants were non-endorsed.

Weapons Disturbance

On the 12th of November, Brockville Police dealt with a 26 year old male believed to be under influence of crystal meth and brandishing a knife. The male was refusing to allow his sister-in-law to leave the north end apartment. Police attended and took the male into custody without incident. He has been charged with assault and weapons offences.

Break and Enter

In the early hours of the 13th of November, Police received a call from Hydro One security that two suspects were breaking into the Brockville Hydro One compound. Officers were dispatched and observed the suspects running to the North West corner of the compound with a bag. Both were dressed wearing all black; gloves, neck warmers over their face and toques with lights built into them Two 28 year old males of Ottawa were located, arrested and held for wash court. The investigation is still in progress.

Warrant

On the 13th of November, Police executed a Warrant for Arrest on a 25 year old male when he was located at a south end residence during an inspection of the property. The male initially attempted to hide in the residence and was located shorty after Police were allowed access by the tenant. He was arrested without incident and held for bail.

Arrest Warrant

On November 11, 2017, the Brockville Police Service executed a warrant to enter a residence in the South of the city to arrest a local, 29 year old male, on a previous arrest warrant and new allegations of domestic violence. Officers attended to the residence, made entry and arrested the male without incident. He was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing for the offences of three counts of assault (two domestic related), two counts of utter threats (one domestic related), mischief under $5,000.00 and two counts of breach probation.

Downtown Disturbance

On November 12, 2017 at approximately 3a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a call to attend to a business in the South of the city in regards to a disturbance involving two females. Officers attended and a local, 26 year old female was identified to be the cause of the disturbance due to intoxication levels. As officers began initiating the an arrest for public intoxication, the female began resisting. Control was gained and she was taken into custody to be held until sober. She was later released with a future court date for causing a disturbance by being drunk and resisting arrest.

Shoplifter

On November 10, 2017, at 2:40p.m., the Brockville Police Service received a call to attend to a department store in the North of the city in response to a theft. There, Loss Prevention had a 54 year old female from Athens in custody. The approximate value of the theft was $150. She was charged with theft under $5000 and given a future court date.

Warrants

On November 10, 2017 in the early morning, the Brockville Police Service executed an arrest warrant on a 27 year old, local female for fail to attend court. She was charged and released from custody with a new court date.

Family Dispute

On November 10, 2017 the Brockville Police Service responded to a family dispute call in the Center of the City. There, a 60 year old, local male was intoxicated and in a dispute with his daughter. Officers attempted to rectify the situation. Due to the males intoxication level and inability to take advice to calm the situation, officers placed the male under arrest to prevent a breach of the peace. He was held in cells until sober and released unconditionally.

Drug Warrant Executed

The Brockville Police Drug Unit, Emergency Response Team and Grenville County OPP Crime Unit executed a Drug Warrant at an apartment in the complex at 12 Cartier Court shortly before 7 p.m. last evening.

Once inside the apartment, investigators located crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, hashish, hydrocodone, and a unknown quantity of prescription pills with an estimated street value of over $10 000. Also seized was over $2 500 in cash, the proceeds from the sale of illicit drugs.

In addition, during the search of the apartment, officers located counterfeit Canadian and US currency which had been recently circulating in the Brockville area, and a replica handgun in a military style holster.

Three adult men are facing numerous charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code as a result of the warrant. A 35 year old man from the Smiths Falls area who has been staying at the apartment will appear in Brockville court later today for a bail hearing. He had previously been charged by the Smiths Falls Police Service on October 2nd and was released on conditions that he notify their service of any change of address and to remain within his residence except for medical emergencies, work or school. He will face additional charges for breaching his release conditions.

The investigation is continuing.

Motorists Ignoring Bus Signals

Officers from the Brockville Police Service will be out early on weekday mornings watching school bus zones after receiving two more complaints yesterday of motorists ignoring the school bus stop lights while picking up children.

Yesterday morning, officers were advised by a young mother who was getting her child on the bus that she witnessed a black SUV travel through the school bus lights on Central Avenue in the city. She was also able to provide police with a partial license plate number and state the vehicle may have had a graphic of a bodybuilder on the rear. Police are continuing their efforts to locate the vehicle and speak with the driver.

The second complaint came from school bus drivers who report on going issues with vehicles ignoring the bus signals at the stop on Laurier Avenue and Flanders Road in Brockville. Some bus drivers have reported seeing driver’s on their cell phone while driving through the bus lights.

The penalty under the Highway Traffic Act for ignoring school bus signals is $490 fine and six demerit points. It is also an offence whereby the registered owner of the vehicle can be fined if police are unable to identify the driver.

Male taken off Train yesterday morning

Just before 10 a.m. yesterday morning, Staff from VIA Rail contacted Brockville Police about an unruly passenger on one of their trains approaching Brockville. They were going to stop in Brockville and have him removed from the train.

As a result, a 28 year old man from Toronto was removed from the train without incident and it was arranged he take a taxi for his trip back to family in Toronto.

Arrest in Giant Tiger Theft

An 18 year old Brockville man attended to the Brockville Police Service last evening at approximately 8:00 p.m. to turn himself in after seeing himself in the local media in relation to a theft at Giant Tiger.

The young man surrendered himself at the stations front desk and turned over the property from the incident he had in his possession over to police. He was then arrested in relation to the theft, and processed before being released on a charge of theft under $5000 and given a future court date.

Crime Prevention Week tip of the day-Child Identification Program

The Brockville Police Service is proud to support the Masonic CHIP (Child Identification Program). The program captures your child’s physical description, voice pattern, DNA, dental impression and favourite places they like to hide. All of this data is collected at Masonic CHIP events and is turned over to you before you leave. At no time is any of this personal information stored by the police or the Mason’s. Events take place in our area as required or as set by our local Masonic Organizations.

Some safety tips for parents to help protect your child’s well-being in public:

• It may seem harmless, but a t-shirt or sweatshirt with your child’s name on it, could be a lure to an abuser or abductor. A child is more likely to trust someone who knows his/her name and might not know the abductor has learned it from reading their t-shirt. It’s a simple thing to avoid and it puts distance between a child and an abductor.
• Never leave a child alone in a public place, nor in a stroller or car. Not even for a minute. A lot can happen in a minute!
• Accompany your small children to the bathroom and teach them not to play in and around the area. If you are a female with a little boy who is too old for the Ladies washroom, or vice versa, wait directly outside the door. If the child is in the bathroom for longer than you expect, ask a male/female to go in, look for the child and report back to you.
• Keep and up-to-date photo of your child. A school or other professional picture is good. If you’d rather take the picture yourself, keep it full-face, simple and clear. Take a new one each year. Record changes in height, weight, and hair colouring each time you take your child in for a yearly physical as these are things that constantly change as a child grows.
• Know your children’s friends and their addresses, where they play, even where they hide. These are things that don’t take much time, but each one contributes to your child’s safety, as well as your peace of mind.

Male Wanted in Connection with Pharmacy Theft

A 36 year old Brockville man is wanted in connection to separate reports of thefts from different pharmacies yesterday.

At 3:20 p.m. yesterday officers attended to the Rexall Pharma Plus on William Street where staff observed a male attempting to steal razors from the store and fled when he was approached by staff. Security video was obtained from the store and it was determined other items were taken by the man who is known to and identified by police.

At 5:20 p.m. yesterday afternoon Brockville Police received another call from the Shopper’s Drug Mart at the 1000 Islands Mall where a male matching the same description was observed by staff selecting items off the shelves and concealing them and fleeing the store. Officers and staff were not able to locate the man after he fled but security footage determined it was the man from the earlier incident at Rexall.

This same man was involved in a third incident later in the evening in an altercation with another man outside of the library at 7:45 p.m. but had again fled the area before officers arrived.

The man who is well known to police is described as skinny, in his 30’s, dark circles under his eyes, and yesterday was wearing a dark sweatshirt with a hoodie. He was riding his bicycle around the city yesterday at two of the occurrences.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. David Jeggo at 613-342-0127 ext. 6078 or djeggo@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site

Breach of Probation

A 31 year old man who recently moved to Brockville was arrested yesterday evening at 9:30 pm when he was found stumbling up the hill on Perth Street and officers stopped him to check on his well-being.

When officers stopped the man, they detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and found him to be well under the influence of alcohol. Eventually they were able to confirm his identity and learned he was on probation with a condition that he abstains from consuming alcohol.

As a result he was placed under arrest for breaching his probation and conveyed to the Brockville Police Service where he was held overnight until sober and released in the morning with a future court date.

Police Seek Public’s assistance in Identifying Man

Investigators from the Brockville Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a young man in relation to a theft complaint they are investigating from October 19th.

Staff at the Park Street store contacted police on the 2nd of November about a young man who was observed in the store on October 19th and select a number of items off the shelf and leave the store. He had returned to the store again on the 2nd and was spotted by staff but left before police arrived.

The male is described a white male, approximately 20 years old with brown hair and wearing a black baseball cap backwards and dark jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. Dave Jeggo at 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 and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Breach of Undertaking

A 26 year old Brockville resident is facing charges of Breaching his Undertaking this morning as a result of a call of a suspicious person at the CompuSilv.

Yesterday morning at 8:20 a.m. prior to the stores opening staff at CompuSilv observed a man who had arrived on his bicycle sitting outside the store wearing sunglasses and with a back pack on him. They had recognized him being in the store prior and not purchasing anything and were suspicious of his behaviour and as a result contacted police.

When officers arrived they located the man outside the store and spoke with him about the complaint. Officers further learned that he was at large on an Undertaking from Durham Region with a condition that he carry his identification and court papers with him at all times when leaving his residence which he admitted he did not have with him.

As a result he was arrested for breaching his conditions of his undertaking and brought to Brockville Police headquarters where he was processed and released with a future court date.

Warrants Executed

A 36 year old Brockville area man was arrested by Leeds OPP late last evening after a traffic stop showed some outstanding warrants for him held by the Brockville Police Service.

The outstanding warrants were for Failing to Appear in court for a June court date and failing to sign in at the Brockville Police Service, a condition of his recognizance of bail.

As a result the man was conveyed to the Brockville Police Service where he was held overnight and will appear in Brockville court today for a bail hearing.

Crime Prevention Week

 As this November 5th – 11th is Crime Prevention week in Ontario; the Brockville Police Service would like to highlight another of our own Crime Prevention initiatives in our community.

The Brockville Police Service with our community partners including the local chartered banks, service clubs, schools and media outlets on a continuing basis do education seminars on Internet Safety and Fraud. Residents are reminded to never share their passwords, provide personal or financial information to anyone they do not know, or open up attachments from strange or unknown people on the internet. Further, ensure your computer is in good working order and that the computer’s anti-virus protection is up to date.

For more information please visit the link on the Brockville Police website at: https://jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site/community-safety/safety-tips/seniors/fraud/

Counterfeit Money

Yesterday afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. the Brockville Police attended to the Mac’s Milk on King Street West after receiving a complaint of a counterfeit $50 US bill being passed.

Staff at the store advised that a man entered the store and purchased $20 worth of gas and a milkshake from the store and received $26.50 Canadian money in change. He then left the store and left in a small darker coloured vehicle, possibly with out of province license plates and a female driver.

Staff and police are reviewing surveillance video of the transaction and the investigation is continuing.

Minor Damage at Cenotaph

Brockville Police are looking to speak with the driver of a transport driver in relation to a traffic incident late yesterday afternoon at the cenotaph.

At 5:45 p.m. yesterday, the Brockville Police communications staff received a call from the Keystorm Restaurant who observed a white tractor trailer negotiating a turn and striking the cenotaph area. The vehicle then continued northbound on Court House until the caller lost sight of it.

The truck may have damage on the driver’s side of the vehicle.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Crime Prevention Week in Ontario

This week is Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. This year’s theme is “Building Safer Communities Together” and during this week the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will be promoting and highlighting the importance of crime prevention as a means to achieving safer and healthier communities.

The Brockville Police Services support and participate in many crime prevention initiatives including our “Lock it or Lose it” campaign. Volunteers and students with the Brockville Police Service will attend parking lots and neighbourhoods placing “Lock it or Lose it” flyers on windshields reminding car owners to lock their cars when leaving them unattended. As we begin to get closer to the holiday season, and customers begin their shopping, we would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles, keep valuables out of sight, and park your vehicles in a well lit high traffic area whenever possible.

Shoplifter at Wal-Mart

Just before the lunch hour yesterday, Brockville Police were called to the Wal-Mart department store to assist their Loss Prevention staff who had apprehended a 66 year old Brockville man for shoplifting.

At 11:40 a.m. officers attended to the store’s Loss Prevention office where the man was causing a scene in the office and verbally being uncooperative. Once Brockville Police arrived the situation calmed and the man was charged with theft under $5000 and released with Appearance Notice for a future court date.

The stolen items were recovered.

Outstanding Warrant executed

A 40 year old Brockville woman wanted on outstanding warrants for fraud was arrested yesterday afternoon by Brockville Police.

While on patrol yesterday afternoon officers spotted the woman on Park Street at 3:50 p.m. Once the outstanding warrants were confirmed the woman was taken into police custody and processed at the Brockville Police station.

She was later released with a Promise to Appear at a future court date.

Youth arrested on outstanding warrant

A 16 year old Brockville youth was arrested yesterday afternoon after he turned himself in at Brockville Police headquarters for an outstanding warrant he had for charges of Uttering Threats and Breaching his Probation.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon officers with the Brockville Police Service and the Youth Probation office contacted the youth over the phone about the outstanding warrant and convinced him to come to the Brockville Police Service to turn himself in. He then attended to the front desk area and surrendered himself without incident.

As a result of the incident he was taken into custody and held at a youth facility and will appear in Brockville court to face the charges on a future date.

Mental Health and Well Being checks

Brockville Police were kept busy checking on the well-being of several residents yesterday as a result of calls from concerned family and friends.

Yesterday morning shortly after 10 a.m. the mother of a 26 year old Brockville man attended to the Brockville Police Service with concerns for the well-being of her son. She had earlier been to the court and obtained an order for her son to be examined by a doctor because of his health. As a result officers accompanied the mother to the residence and apprehended the young man and conveyed him to the Brockville General Hospital without incident for examination.

The Upper Canada School Board contacted police yesterday morning shortly after 11 a.m. when a young elementary school student had not shown up for class yesterday morning and the school had not heard from the parents. The school had tried several times to reach the parents by phone but were unsuccessful. Officers were able to locate the student and his mother in good health in Brockville and report back to the school.

At 11:30 a.m. yesterday morning, dispatchers with the Brockville Police spoke with a British Columbia man who had been unable to reach his 61 year old for over a week. He was concerned because they normally spoke daily and it was unusual not to hear from her. Officers were able to locate the woman at the 1000 Islands Mall in good health and pass on the message to contact her son.

Just before noon yesterday morning, Brockville Police were called by a friend of a 31 year old Brockville man to check on his well-being after he made concerning comments to his girlfriend. Officers were able to reach him by phone and speak with him and eventually learn of his location and ensure he was safe and that he would be staying with family for the remainder of the day.

And at 9:50 p.m. last evening Brockville offices were contacted and asked to check on the condition of a young teenage girl who had posted some concerning pictures on her social media account. Officers located the young girl at her residence and through the assistance of community partners were able to provide assistance to the girl and her family.

Minor Incident at SLC Picket

Just before 11 a.m. yesterday morning officers were called to the main entrance of St. Lawrence College after receiving a call of an aggressive driver at the picket.

A driver had become frustrated at being held up at the picket on several occasions while dropping off a family member. After speaking with those involved, the matter was quickly resolved.

Officers with the Brockville Police had previously met with picketers at the site and have provided information to them on what is a lawful information picket. So far during the strike, there have been no serious incidents and all sides have been respectful throughout.