Serving our Community with Excellence
Sgt. Harvie Awarded Certificate of Commendation by Governor General of Canada
The Brockville Police Service is proud to report that Sgt. Andrew Harvie has been awarded a certificate of commendation by the Governor General of Canada.
“On behalf of his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, I am pleased to inform you that a certificate of commendation has been awarded to Sgt. Andrew Harvie in recognition of your actions following an incident in Brockville, on October 15th, 2015.”
Sgt. Harvie without hesitation entered the frigid water of the St Lawrence River moments after a vehicle had submerged at the Home Street Boat ramp. Sgt. Harvie after repeated attempts to open doors and break the side windows of the submerged vehicle successfully broke the rear window and rescued the lone female occupant from the vehicle.
“We could not be more proud of Sgt. Harvie for his actions on October 15th, 2015 and in his receipt of this award. Sgt. Harvie is a leader in our organization and we are grateful for his dedication to service in our community. We would also like to thank St. John Ambulance for their nomination of Sgt. Harvie and their continued work in our community.” – Chief Scott Fraser
Pictured above: (l to r) Doug Labron, Sgt. Andrew Harvie, Chief Scott Fraser
May 23, 2017 Incidents
Domestic Dispute leads to arrest and charge
On the 23rd of May, 2017 a 34 year old woman and resident of Brockville was arrested and charged with one count of assault with a weapon. Police attended to the woman’s residence located in the south end of the city where it was learned that she and her common law partner engaged in an argument. The situation escalated and it is alleged that the woman threw and struck the complainant / victim in the head with an aerosol can causing minor injury. The woman was released with a future court date.
Weapons / Drug charges
On the 23rd of May, 2017 police attended the area of a south end apartment building for reports of someone discharging a BB or Pellet gun at both cars and people. Police could initially hear the shots and eventually observed one of the responsible subjects leaning out of the window with pistol in hand. The man was directed to drop the pistol and complied with police direction. Police proceeded to further investigate the incident and upon entering the apartment observed, in plain view, drug paraphernalia. As a result of the incident, 3 Brockville men (21, 24 and 28 years of age) were charged with various weapons and drug offences under the criminal code. All were released with future court dates.