Regular meeting of the Brockville Police Service Board
Serving our Community with Excellence
2016 Special Olympics Torch Run
We will be leaving the Metro parking lot on King Street West at 11 am. We will travel East on King to Court House, North on Courthouse to Wall St continuing North to Pearl Street, West on Pearl to Stewart and North on Stewart ending at Home Hardware. We will have a BBQ at the Home Hardware lot.
We hope to see you there!
Special Olympics Torch Run
The Brockville Police are happy to announce that the 2016 Torch Run will take place on Friday June 10th. We will be leaving the Metro parking lot on King Street West at 11 am. We will travel East on King to Court House, North on Courthouse to Wall St continuing North to Pearl Street, West on Pearl to Stewart and North on Stewart ending at Home Hardware. We will have a BBQ at the Home Hardware lot. Members of the public are invited to attend and we are happy to have some participation from the School Boards this year. If you can’t make the run come out and support the runners along the route!
We hope to see you there!
June 3 – 5, 2016 Incidents
Community Service
On June 3rd at 10:33 am, Brockville Police attended the Brockville Shopping Center to speak with a man wanting to hurt others.
The local, 40 year old, had informed his mental health worker, he felt like hurting people but no one in particular. Officers escorted the man to hospital to get the help he needed.
Domestic Dispute
On June 3rd at 1:48 pm, Brockville Police dealt with a local couple and their domestic problems. A 32 year old female complained of assault by her 22 year old boyfriend.
They had an argument that turned physical, in which the female was tossed into a piece of furniture. Her boyfriend also damaged her cellphone. Officers located the young man at his mother’s place and arrested him for assault and mischief. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court. The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident and did not require medical attention.
While in cells at the Brockville Police station, the male tried harm himself, attempting to tie an item around his neck and the cell bars. Officers intervened before he had an opportunity to do anything.
Community Service
On June 4th at 10:28 am, Brockville Police attended the Brockville General Hospital to obtain information on a local, 27 year old male, who had walked out of the emergency unit. The young man was originally admitted for excessive alcohol consumption.
Shortly afterwards, Police received a call from CN Police indicating a man matching the same description was on the tracks and jumped out of the way of a train at the last second.
At 4:24 pm, Officers received a call from the male indicating he would meet them outside a north end apartment building. In the meantime, Brockville Police received lots of help from their social media posts when requests made from the public for assistance.
Officers spoke to the man and he indicated the train incident was a suicide attempt as well earlier in the day, trying to hang himself. He was taken back to hospital to obtain the help he needed.
Community Service
On June 5th at 2:31 pm, Brockville Police attended a residence in the center of town to check on a female teen threatening to hurt herself.
A local, 16 year old, was trying to take pills but her boyfriend was intervening and preventing her from swallowing medication. Officers escorted the teen to hospital for appropriate care.
Patrick Delorme has been Located
Thank you to the public for their assistance in this matter. Subject has been located and is safe.
Person to locate – Patrick Delorme, 27 years of age
Brockville Police are attempting to locate and check on the well-being of Patrick Delorme. Delorme last seen in the area of the Brockville General Hospital wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt, blue jeans, blue Nike high top running shoes. Anyone with information please contact the Brockville Police at (613) 342-0127.
June 2, 2016 Incident
Well Being Check
On June 2nd at 4:54 pm., Brockville Police took a complaint of a young woman looking to harm herself. The local 18 year old had told family members she was having difficulties from a mental health standpoint and they in turn contacted Police.
Investigation led to the location of her vehicle west of the city but it was abandoned. Officers began a search of the wooded area around the vehicle and located the young lady.
She was taken to hospital for appropriate care and was in good condition physically.
Traffic Safety Message
When no rain has fallen for a period of time, things get slippery when it finally starts again.
A film develops on the roadways that is lifted by the rain and creates a hydroplane effect when braking. Applying brakes quickly can cause a drifting type feeling.
Brockville Police encourage drivers to slow down and leave extra distance for stopping.
June 1 – 2, 2016 Incidents
Breach of Probation
On June 1st at 8:40 pm, Br4ockville Police dealt with a man consuming alcohol at St. Lawrence Park.
The local 56 year old was on probation with a condition that he not drink alcohol. He was arrested for breaching his probation and taken into custody. When sober this morning, he was released on conditions and given a new court date.
Intoxicated Male
On June 2nd at 2:38 am, Brockville Police Officers, on general patrol, noted an intoxicated male on a south end street, still drinking his beer while being approached by Officers.
The local 32 year old was arrested and charged with public intoxication. He was released this morning when sober and issued a fine.
Mental Health
On June 2nd at 2:59 am, Brockville Police attended a south end residence to deal with an elderly suicidal male.
A local 90 year old wanted to kill himself with a hand gun. He had difficulty and was unsuccessful in removing the trigger lock. His son had attended the residence and Dad was now in possession of a knife and was threatening him. Officers gave several demands of the man to drop the knife and were concerned due to his close proximity to his family member. After requests to drop the knife were ignored, Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon (taser) and this allowed them to move in and take control of the man and the weapon.
Police believe his mental health was the root of the problem. He suffered no injuries was taken to hospital for evaluation. The man was released to family members early in the morning.
May 31, 2016 Incidents
Family Dispute
On May 31st at 6:51 pm, Brockville Police attended a family dispute at a south end residence.
Police spoke with a woman who had a confrontation with her 15 year old daughter. The daughter had left the residence before Officer’s arrival. We would still like to speak with her but as of the time of this release she has yet to be located.
Accident
On May 31st at 7:44 pm, Brockville Police attended a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at a north end intersection.
A local 51 year old man struck a 20 year old female, while he was attempting a left hand turn and she was crossing the intersection in the crosswalk. The young woman suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to hospital. She is continuing with medical follow ups and Police have no other information on her condition.
The driver was charged under the highway traffic act for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Unwanted Person
On May 31st at 9:55 pm, Brockville Police attended a south end residence for an unwanted person.
A local 48 year old man became involved in a dispute with the son of his common law spouse. Officers noted the man was intoxicated and feared problems would escalate if he was allowed to remain at the house. He was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. This morning, when sober, he was released without charges.