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Mental Health and Wellbeing checks

On the 7th of April, 2017 at approximately 3:31 pm officers attended to a residence located in the centre of town to locate and apprehend an 80 year old Brockville resident under the authority of an order (form 2) issued by a Justice. The form directs police to apprehend a person and transport them to a hospital for necessary psychiatric evaluation. The female was located and transported to the Brockville General Hospital without incident.

On the 7th of April, 2017 at approximately 5:10 pm officers attended to a south end residence to check on the wellbeing of a 34 year old female at the request of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health team. Police located and apprehended the female under the mental health act. She was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for necessary evaluation without incident.

Fire

On the 7th of April, 2017 at approximately 7:04 pm police were contacted by the Brockville Fire Department and advised of a fire inside an apartment of south end building. It is noted that the fire was a result of a cooking mishap and that it was quickly controlled.

Mental Health Call

On the 6th of April 2017 the Brockville Police were contacted by the Brockville General Hospital to assist them in regards to having difficulty dealing with an individual suffering from a mental illness. Officers attended the residence of the 31 year old man but found it empty. Later that evening a staff member observed the male in the west end of the city in need of assistance and notified police. He was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and conveyed to the hospital for examination.

Residential Disturbance

Brockville Police attended a north end apartment complex after receiving calls of a woman assaulting a man. Upon police arrival it was clear that the information was correct. Officers recognized all the parties present and further investigation revealed the 44 year old female to be on probation, as well as out on bail for additional various offences. As a result she was arrested for breaching those conditions and held until sober. The woman was given a new court date with the additional charges.

Shoplifters Apprehended

A pair of shoplifters was arrested yesterday at the Real Canadian Superstore in two separate incidents after being apprehended by the stores Loss Prevention Officers.

In the first incident, Brockville Police were contacted approximately 11:15 am when the stores Loss Prevention officer spotted a 19 year old Lyn area man selecting merchandise from the shelves and leave the store without making payment. He was approached by security outside the store and confronted about the theft and returned to the office until police arrived.

The man was released from custody at the scene and charged under the Trespass to Property Act for Engaging in a Prohibited Activity.

Police were again contacted by Loss Prevention Staff at the Superstore at 5:15 pm yesterday afternoon after a 26 year old Addison woman was apprehended.

Loss Prevention staff confronted the woman outside the store after she was observed taking items from the store shelves and leaving without paying. When officers arrived the woman was charged as well with Engaging in a Prohibited Activity under the Trespass to Property Act.

More Vehicle Mischiefs from the Weekend

Brockville Police received 2 more complaints of vehicles being damaged over the weekend.

Tuesday afternoon a resident of William Street contacted police to report that sometime over the weekend someone keyed the driver’s door and stole the antennae from his Ford F150 pick-up truck which was parked in his driveway

Shortly after Brockville Police took this report, an employee of Industrial Electric contacted police to report over the weekend suspects attempted to gain entry to one of their service vehicles parked in the lot and damage to the passenger door.

Brockville Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the persons responsible for recent spike in thefts, and damage to vehicles over the past couple of weeks. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 613-342-0127 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-222-8477.

Please do not make your vehicle a target of would be thieves. Items such as smartphones, personal electronics, work tools, credit cards or identification, garage door openers, sunglasses, cash and keys are popular items stolen from cars. Do not leave these articles where they can be seen or store spare sets of keys in your vehicle.

Park your vehicle in a secure and well-lit area or in your garage with the garage door pulled down. Finally, please make sure to lock your vehicle when leaving it.

Suspicious Persons

Police attended to a north end residence after receiving reports a male and female that ran into a back yard. A female suspect was then observed in a vehicle parked in a garage. A female young offender was located and arrested. She was charged with break and enter, theft and possession of a controlled substance and released with a future court date.

Thefts / Mischief

Over the period of 24 hours, police attended to 13 separate complaints of thefts or mischief to vehicles overnight (Sunday). Areas include but not limited to Bramshot, St. Andrew, Salisbury, Sophia, Sussex Pl., Brookside Pl., Charlotte Pl., Louis St. and Edgewood. Vehicles entered and either items stolen or vehicle left ransacked.

In addition to the above mentioned complaints, police responded to a complaint of 8 school buses being damaged overnights during the same time period.

Unwanted Person

A 49 year old Lyn man was arrested Sunday evening for breaching his probation and bail conditions after police were called to a Brock Street residence.

Shortly after 8 pm last evening Brockville Police were contacted by the resident of the residence on Brock Street saying the male was at her residence and she wanted him to leave. Officers attended to the residence and the man presented himself to police when they arrived. Further investigation revealed he was on Probation with a condition that he stays away from the complainant’s residence. Further investigation also revealed police had previous been arrested for breaching this probation order and he was released from custody with a condition that he not attend there.

As a result the male was held in custody and will be appearing in Brockville Court later today for a bail hearing.

Lock Your Vehicle

Overnight Brockville Police took 2 calls of suspicious persons being observed entering unlocked vehicles in the Sophia Street and Charlotte Place areas of the City. It appears the suspects were looking for loose change, and valuables which could easily be converted to cash. The suspects are described as being a male and female, both tall and thin and wearing dark clothing.

A third call was also received this morning around 6:20 am of persons fitting a similar description on Millwood Avenue going through a parked vehicle in the homeowner’s driveway.

Residents are reminded with the warmer weather coming to lock your vehicles overnight and not to leave valuables visible inside your car that could be tempting for thieves.

Missing Youth from Weekend Located

The Brockville Police were still receiving inquiries from the public about the missing female youth from the weekend.

We just wanted to confirm she was located on Saturday and has been re-united with her parents.

Stolen Vehicle

Police are currently investigating a stolen motor vehicle complaint. The stolen car was a 4 door Blue Buick Allure Executive Taxi. The taxi has been recovered. Police are asking the public if anyone observed this taxi driving in a reckless manner on Blockhouse Island during the early hours of Sunday morning. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Constable Dustin Gamble at 613-342-0127 extension 6087.

Stolen Vehicle

On the 31st of March, 2017 at 8:20 a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a north end residence in the City.

The vehicle was recovered shortly after the report by the O.P.P. a couple kilometers ast of Brockville. The vehicle was recovered with no apparent damage. The vehicle was towed to a secure location where the vehicle was processed for suspect identification. There are no suspects at this time, however, the investigation is continuing. This is a good time to remind residents of Brockville to ensure that they make every effort to secure their vehicles and property.

Family Dispute / Assault Cause Bodily Harm

On the 1st of April, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a report of a family dispute taking place in the Central area of the City.

Investigation revealed that a 26 year old, local male, had seriously assaulted his mother during a heated argument. Eventually the victim was able to remove herself from the suspect and fled the scene to a neighbours residence to seek assistance. Officers arrived on scene and determined that the serious injuries were suffered from the physical altercation. The female victim was transported to the Brockville General Hospital, where she has been admitted due to the severity of her injuries. The male suspect was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault cause bodily harm, forcible confinement and uttering threats to cause death.

Missing Female Youth

On the 1st of April, 2017 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Brockville Police Service received a report of a missing female youth. 15 year old, Lexi Kundlacz, believed to last have been seen walking away from her residence at approximately 8:30a.m. this morning. Last observed wearing a dark blue spring jacket with light blue trim, jeans, and running shoes. She has shoulder length dark brown hair now and is approximately 5’10”, 150lbs with blue eyes. At this time Lexi does not have any medical concerns, however, if anyone has information in regards to her whereabouts, please notify the Brockville Police Service to ensure that this youth is returned home safely.

Domestic Arrest

A 43 year old Brockville man is facing charges of Mischief Under $5000 as a result of a domestic incident yesterday afternoon.

Brockville Police attended to a MacOdrum Drive apartment building late yesterday afternoon after a call from the victim saying she had just had an argument with her ex-boyfriend who had been drinking and flipped over a table and smashed a television inside her apartment. He had since left the apartment and was going to his residence in downtown Brockville.

Officers were able to locate the accused a short time later and he was arrested for Mischief under $5000 and released from custody with several conditions and given a future court date.

Theft of Glasses

Two suspects are being sought in connection with a theft of some expensive eyewear from Laurier Optical yesterday.

At approximately 3:30 pm yesterday afternoon a male and a female suspect entered the store and selected some expensive glasses, and tried several pairs on before leaving. Staff then discovered expensive eyewear was now missing and contacted police.

The male is described as tall, slender build, wearing a dark toque, black sweater and jeans. The female suspect is described as being short, blonde hair, wearing a long black jacket, and blue jeans.

Any person who may have been in the area of Laurier Optical around 3:30 pm on Thursday or may have more information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. Dave Jeggo at 613-342-0127 ext. 6078.

Busy 24 hours

From 7am Thursday morning to 7am Friday morning the Brockville Police responded to 39 calls for service.

Calls included:

• 3 calls for service to assist under the Mental Health Act of which 2 persons were referred to a community agency and one apprehension
• 4 calls for Community Services incidents to assist other agencies
• 2 calls of Disturbing the Peace
• 4 Traffic related incidents which included 1 motor vehicle collision
• 2 theft complaints
• 1 Fraud

As well there were 2 arrests during this period resulting in Criminal Code charges.

Breach of Bail Conditions

A 20 year old Brockville man was arrested early this morning following a number of domestic related complaints received since Sunday afternoon.

This morning shortly before 1 am Brockville Police received a 911 from a female victim who stated she was at the uptown Quickie and then the line disconnected. Officers then checked both the Ormond Street and Kensington plaza locations for the caller and were unsuccessful in locating her. They continued their search for her eventually locating her vehicle at a north end apartment building she and her boyfriend had been known to frequent. Officers attended inside the building and located the female victim and the 20 year old accused inside the apartment where he was arrested for breaching his bail conditions from his release on Sunday March 26th when he was arrested for domestic assault on the same female.

During that incident, the couple became involved in a verbal argument at the female’s apartment that turned physical resulting in the female victim receiving minor cuts.

As a result the man was conveyed to Brockville Police headquarters where he is held in custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday afternoon.

Domestic Arrest

A 24 year old Brockville man was arrested last evening as a result of a domestic investigation which began Sunday.

Sunday afternoon at approximately 5:30 pm Brockville police received a call from the 22 year old female victim who is also the mother of the couple’s child asking for information from the police regarding family court matters as she felt unsafe. When officers arrived and spoke with the young woman they learned of a series domestic incidents dating back to the late summer when she was pregnant with their child which escalated from verbal to physical.

As a result of the interview officers determined that charges of assault were warranted and made several attempts to locate the accused over the past couple of days before locating him at a north end apartment last evening where he was arrested without incident.