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Male Arrested After Found Driving While Impaired

On September 17, 2024, at about 3:15pm, police received a complaint of a male and female passed out in a vehicle, at the parking lot near Money Mart, on Parkedale Ave. Officers attended the area and the vehicle had just left moments prior to police arrival. The suspect vehicle was then observed exiting the McDonald’s drive through onto Parkedale Ave. As it was pulling onto the road, the driver was weaving in the lanes and driving poorly. The vehicle was stopped and investigation revealed that the driver was a 44-year-old, male whose driver’s licence was a suspended and was operating without insurance. He was also showing signs of being impaired by drugs.

A Standard Field Sobriety Test was performed and the driver performed poorly. Therefore, he was arrested and taken for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert. Those tests confirmed he was impaired by drugs. His driver’s licence faces additional suspensions, vehicle was impounded and charged with operation while impaired by drugs, driving while under suspension, operate a motor vehicle without insurance and possessing more than one licence card. He was released with a future court date.

Multiple Arrests Made in Relation to Outstanding Warrants

Between the dates of September 16 – September 18, 2024, the Brockville Police Service made seven arrests in relation to various arrest warrants, of people located throughout the city. The following are some details. 

• 43-year-old, male was arrested in relation to outstanding warrants stemming from harassment, theft, breach probation and fail to attend court. These offences were dated back to 2022. He was held for a bail hearing.
• 37-year-old, female was arrested in relation to a warrant for failing to attend for fingerprints. She was released with a new court date.
• 15-year-old, male was arrested on a warrant regarding charges of assault from an investigation that took place previously this month. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
• 51-year-old, female was arrested on multiple warrants in relation to charges of failing to attend court, failing to attend for fingerprints and fail to comply with probation. She was released with a future court date.
• 19-year-old, male was arrested on a committal warrant and take to the Brockville Jail. The warrant was in relation to multiple offences of fraudulent credit card use.
• 31-year-old, male was arrested on a warrant for failing to comply with his probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
• 35-year-old, male was located and arrested on a warrant for offences of theft and failing to comply with probation. He was released on conditions with a future court date.

Brockville Police Investigate a Shooting

On September 16^th, 2024 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Brockville Police responded to a call of gunshots in the area of King St. E., and Park St.

Police immediately attended and secured the area.  A search was conducted and no victims, or suspects were located or identified.

Police can confirm that multiple shots were fired and continue to investigate the matter. 

Police are currently seeking the public’s assistance in gathering any information related to the investigation. Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Graham Coe at 1-613-342-0127 ext: 4245   or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Collision Causing Hydro Lines to Fall Causes Traffic Delays

On September 13, 2024, at about 12:00pm, police received multiple 911 calls regarding a collision on Stewart Blvd., causing damage to Hydro poles and wires down. The Brockville fire Dept. attended to assist with safety measures and Brockville Public Works staff assisted in blocking off Stewart Blvd between Laurier Blvd. and Chelsea St. Hydro One attended quickly, and once the area was rendered safe, the roadway was reopened when cleared.

Investigation into the incident revealed that there was a Waste Connections garbage truck, leaving the property of the plaza at 491 Stewart Blvd. As the truck was pulling out of the property, the driver was unaware that the garbage lift was still elevated. The lift came in contact with the various overhead lines. This caused three Hydro poles to come down and various lines and cables were then laying on the ground.

Luckily, no one was injured in this incident, however, there is a significant value in property damage. No charges have been laid at this time and the investigation is ongoing.  

Pedestrians Struck Out Front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School

On September 10, 2024, at about 2:30pm, police received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians, in front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School. Investigation revealed that two 14-year-old, female students, attempted to cross Parkedale Ave. in front of TISS. The two made no attempt to use a crosswalk, doing what is commonly referred to as jaywalking. While doing so, the driver of one motor vehicle did not see the females crossing the lanes, and the vehicle struck the two students.

Paramedics were called to the scene to provide assistance. One student attended the Brockville General Hospital and the other was released after the assessment. Both received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Luckily, this did not result in more serious injuries, and is a reminder to all about the dangers for pedestrians on our roads. The driver in this incident was found to be not at fault for the collision as the pedestrians were failing to use a crosswalk. The Brockville Police Service is reminding everyone, especially students, to use the crosswalks. We will be increasing enforcement in this area in an attempt to educate those on safety.   

Warrant Executed in Relation to an Intimate Partner Violence Investigation

On September 10, 2024, at about 8:00am, police received information regarding an incident of intimate partner violence, at a residence on Bartholomew St. Investigation revealed that a female and her 35-year-old, boyfriend had been involved in a dispute throughout the previous night. It was learned that there was a physical altercation where the male subject had struck the female in a previous dispute. The night of the current incident, he had grabbed her by the arms and shook her, threatened her, and at one point while in a vehicle, grabbed the steering wheel and abruptly jerked the vehicle to the side of the road multiple times in a dangerous manner.  The threats mentioned above consisted of the subject obtaining a firearm and shooting the female and himself. The female was able to get away from the male, with the assistance of some friends. She received non-life-threatening injuries, however, the nature of the threats and history between the couple was concerning and serious in nature. It is also of note; that the male subject was on bail conditions to abstain from communication with the victim due to previous incidents of concern.

Police attended the area of the subject’s residence on Laurier Blvd. and contacted him by phone. The male was reluctant to surrender himself to police and would not exit his residence. Officers remained in the area as an arrest warrant was sought. Due to the nature of threats and other information learned, the Brockville Police Service Emergency Response Team, attended the location. The warrant was then executed according to plan and the subject was taken into custody, without injury. This was an excellent job done by all involved to ensure a successful, safe outcome. He was held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of assault, uttering threats, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to comply with release order.   

Male Arrested After Following an Ambulance While Impaired by Drugs

On September 6, 2024, at about 8:45pm, police were located in the area of King St. W. and Home St., involved in an unrelated situation where someone required medical attention. Paramedics were called to attend that location. As they were on route, it was noticed that a 39-year-old, male was operating a vehicle and following the Ambulance. The vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed, at one point passing in front of the Ambulance and was also running red lights. The subject followed the Ambulance to the location where the officers were. Officers stopped the subject and after a short conversation, it was recognized that the male was impaired drugs. The male was arrested and taken to a Drug Recognition Expert for further assessment. The subject was also found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine.

In conclusion, his driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle towed and the subject was charged with operation while impaired by drugs, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail or refusal to comply with demand and possession of cocaine. He was released on conditions with a future court date.

Arrest Made Regarding an Incident of Intimate Partner Violence

On September 4, 2024, at about 1:00am, police received a call regarding a possible domestic dispute taking place at a residence on Brock St. Information was that a female was upset and asking for police to be called. Officers responded and found the couple involved. Investigation revealed that a 39-year-old, male was wanted for assault charges on the female calling for police, stemming from a previous incident. The investigation also revealed that the male subject and the female were involved in a physical altercation, that led to the female being struck several times, receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The male subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing. He was charged with overcome resistance by attempting to choke, three counts of assault and failing to comply with release order.

Weapons Offences

On September 4, 2024, at about 5:00pm, police received a call regarding a male walking in the area of Perth St. and King St. W., in possession of a gun. Officers responded quickly and located the suspect. He was identified as a 19-year-old, male and was taken into custody. It was found that he was in possession of a pellet pistol, scales, a quantity of methamphetamine, cash and two cellphones. The male had also made threats to harm the caller by gesturing the use of the firearm. The subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of uttering threats, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, carry concealed weapon, possession of property obtained by crime (quantity of cash), possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking and fail to comply with probation.     

Labour Day Weekend

Over the Labour Day long weekend, the Brockville Police Service responded to 205 calls for service. During those responses, officers made twelve arrests, four mental health apprehensions and laid twenty Criminal Code charges. The following are some of the events.

Arrest Made in Relation to a Robbery Investigation

On August 31, 2024, at about 11:30am, police received a report of a robbery that had taken place at the Salvation Army, at 175 First Ave., the night prior at about 7:30pm. Officers attended the area and viewed the crime scene where some evidence was left behind. Investigation revealed that a 27-year-old, female attended to that location accompanied by two other subjects. While there, the 27-year-old, female began assaulting one of the two others with her, one being the female victim. She punched and elbowed the victim multiple times in the head and began striking her with a large stick. During the assault, the accused subject stole a cellphone and quantity of cash from the victim’s pockets. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On September 3, 2024 at about 5:00am, the 27-year-old, female subject was arrested. It was found that she had been sentenced on four different occasions to probation and was on four different probation orders. She was held for a bail hearing after being charged with robbery and four counts of failing to comply with probation.

Impaired Driving

On August 30, 2024, at about 6:00pm, police received a call regarding four people in a vehicle at Blockhouse Island, causing a disturbance. Information was that these individuals were consuming alcohol and yelling and shouting at people in the area. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that the person in the driver’s seat was a 20-year-old, local male. The subject was showing signs of impairment. A roadside breath screening test was administered that resulted in a fail. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing, which confirmed his impairment while in care of the motor vehicle. His driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and was released with a future court date to answer to the charges of operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg.

Road Rage Leads to Charges

On August 27, 2024, at about 1:30pm, police received a report of a construction worker who was struck by a vehicle, in the area of Cedar St. Investigation revealed that a 60-year-old, male driver, was passing through the construction area, at that location, and was disobeying signs and traffic controllers. One of the workers attempted to stop the vehicle, which led to a verbal dispute between the driver and construction worker. The driver abruptly fled at a high rate of speed while knocking one of the workers to the ground. The worker received non-life-threatening injuries.

The 60-year-old, male was later located and arrested at about 2:30pm. The subject was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop after an accident. He was released with conditions and a future court date.   

Impaired Driving Leads to Charges

On August 27, 2024, at about 5:30pm, police received a report of a possible impaired driver, in the area of Central Ave. and Stewart Blvd. Police attended the area and located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of the Brockville Shopping Centre at 125 Stewart Blvd. Officers’ identified a 32-year-old, male driver along with two other occupants. Investigation revealed that the driver was showing signs of impairment and that he was on a Conditional Sentence Order with strict conditions. It was also learned that he was not impaired by alcohol, so a Standard Field Sobriety Test was conducted to assess the subject’s impairment. It was determined that the driver performed poorly, so the subject was arrested for impaired operation and taken for further testing. The subject was examined by a Drug Recognition Expert and it was confirmed that they were impaired by drugs.

The subject was held for a bail hearing, largely for failing to comply with his Conditional Sentence Order. He was additionally charged with Operation while impaired by drugs and various traffic offences including plate not authorized for vehicle and operate a motor vehicle without insurance.