Phone Scam

The Brockville Police Service continues to receive complaints from citizens in regards to threatening phone calls from the Canada Revenue Agency. The phone calls threaten time in jail if monies owed are not paid back.

Recently, some of the numbers appearing on people’s phones are showing as a local call.  This scam has been taking place for a while now in our city.  We encourage people not to act on these requests for money. Contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly, speak to a relative or family friend to seek advice but do not forward funds.

October 30 – November 1, 2015 Incidents

Robbery

On October 30th at 3:39 pm., Brockville Police responded to a robbery on Fairknowe Drive.

A local, 61 year old female, was in the process of collecting rent for a nearby apartment building. An unknown male approached, ripped her purse from her shoulder and fled the area. The female was not injured during the incident.

Brockville Police K-9 Unit attended the scene with other officers searching the area. The suspect could not be located although articles of clothing he was wearing were found discarded.

The incident is still under investigation.

 

Mischief

On October 30th at 9:57 pm., unknown parties attended the Brockville Police Service and threw a rock at one of the front windows, breaking it in the process. They then broke flower pots at the front of the building and fled.

Officers were on general patrol at the time and none inside the facility. A track involving K-9 turned up no suspects.

The incident is still under investigation. Dispatchers within the building were unharmed.

 

Domestic Dispute

On October 31st at 12:12 am., Brockville Police attended a south end residence for a domestic dispute.

Officers had attended the residence earlier in the evening and dealt with an intoxicated male who agreed to leave for the evening. He returned. Police arrested the local, 47 year old male, to prevent a further breach of the peace.

He was released unconditionally when sober.

 

Mischief

On October 31st at 1:52 am., Brockville Police attended the Brockville Yacht Club to check on three males located around the boats.

Damage was done to two boats and the men were in possession of stolen items from same. The three local males, 18, 18 and 19 years of age, face charges of mischief and possession of stolen property.

They were released on conditions with a future court date.

 

Unwanted Person

On October 31st at 2:36 am., Brockville Police attended a south end residence for an unwanted person.

Police located a local, intoxicated, 51 year old male, who was trying to enter a residence that was not his.

He was arrested and charged with public intoxication. A fine was issued when sober and he was released.

 

Trespass to Property

On October 31st at 5:00 pm., Brockville Police attended a south end apartment complex to assist paramedics with an unresponsive male.

The local, 52 year old, was awake on Officer’s arrival but was intoxicated and refusing to leave the area when directed.

He was arrested under the Trespass to Property Act, fined and later released.

 

Drug Offences

On October 31st at 8:38 pm., Brockville Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on a north end street.

The 51 year old, male driver, was found to be in possession of a large quantity of crack cocaine and hash. Cash and digital scales were also confiscated.

The Quebec resident was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a narcotic.

The investigation is ongoing and the subject will make an appearance in bail court.

 

Breaching Conditions

On October 31st at 8:45 pm., Brockville Police came across a male party acting strange on Court House Avenue.

The local, 28 year old, was spoken to by Police and an odour of alcohol was noted on his breath.

The man was on release conditions that included no alcohol and was also found to be breaching two probation orders. He initially ran from Police but fell down, was helped to his feet and arrested for the offences. When sober, he was released with a future court date.

 

Breach of the Peace

On November 1st at 1:36 am., Brockville Police attended the King Street East area to check out a male that was interfering with folks trying to get into cabs.

The local, 20 year old, would not listen to reason and was arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. Bar patrons were then able to get home and the male was given his own ride by Police to the station.

He was released later the same day with no charges.

 

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon

On November 1st at 1:13 pm., Brockville Police responded to a complaint of an upset male in the King Street West area, possibly in possession of a knife.

Police located the male and discovered another family member had already taken the knife from the subject. The male was upset due to recent family issues that were unresolved. The knife was never used to threaten anyone in the incident. The local, intoxicated, 25 year old, was arrested and charged with weapons dangerous to the public and carrying a concealed weapon. He was released when sober and given a future court date.

 

Mischief

On November 1st at 3:47 pm., Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the center of the city for a mischief complaint.

A local, 24 year old male, attended the apartment of his ex-girlfriend’s to remove his property from a storage unit in the building. While leaving the building with his property, a window was kicked out of the entry door. Police have charged the man with mischief and issued him a future court date.

Police Car Donation

Community Policing Donation

Petro Canada owner Mark Snider and Regional Manager Paul Babcock donated a Childs Battery Ride On Police GMC Yukon SUV and various games.

The goal is to assist the Brockville Police Service in engaging youth so they have more opportunities to deliver safety messages to them.

The Petro Canada is proud to be a supporter of keeping Brockville a safe community!

Crime Prevention Seminar

The Brockville Police Service will be hosting a Crime Prevention Seminar on November 5th from 9am – Noon at the 1000 Islands Mall Community Room (across from Sears)

Seminar is free however you must register to attend, call Cst Mark Heffernan at 613-342-0127, ext 4228 or email mheffernan@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site

Break and Enter

On October 29th at 9:35 pm., Brockville Police responded to a break-in at the Buell Street Bistro.

A rear window had been smashed out and unknown person(s) removed items that they could reach through the window. Several bottles of alcohol are missing.

If anyone has information in connection to this incident please contact us.  Police have several leads and the investigation continues.

 

Crime Prevention Seminar

The Brockville Police Service is proud to have a strong partnership with the business community in keeping Brockville a Safe Community.

The Brockville Police Service will be hosting a presentation to business owners, managers and front line staff on crime prevention techniques on November 5, 2015 from 9am-12pm at the 1000 Islands Mall in the Community Room across from Sears.

Topics will include:
• How to identify and respond to a shoplifter
• What to do in the event of a robbery
• Fraud scams that are targeting businesses
• Counterfeit money identification
• Quick cash schemes
• Current and emerging trends

The seminar is free but registration is required.
To register send an email to Cst.Mark Heffernan at mheffernan@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site or call 613-342-0127 ext. 4228 Please include the participants name, contact number and business they are representing.

Crime Prevention Week November 1-7 2015: Community Safety and Well-Being – A Shared Commitment in Ontario

The Brockville Police Service is proud to have a strong partnership with the business community in keeping Brockville a Safe Community.

On October 27th at 2:00pm at the Brockville Police Service the Regional Manager Paul Babcock from Petro Canada will be donating a Childs Battery Ride On Police GMC Yukon SUV and various games. The goal is to assist the Brockville Police Service in engaging youth so they have more opportunities to deliver safety messages to them. The Petro Canada is proud to be a supporter of keeping Brockville a safe community!

Brockville Police Service has partnered with Riverside Ford in Brockville to purchase the new interactive distracted driving simulator. The simulator will be taken to various high schools and events to display the dangers of Distracted driving. Let’s continue to be proactive and protect our youth. A full presentation of the simulator by the Brockville Police Service will be held at Riverside Ford November the 4th at 11:30 Hrs . Special thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. Please come check it out!!!!

Let’s continue to drive for a safer community!

October 22, 2015 Incidents

Warrant

At approximately 1:00 pm. on October 22, 2015, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of the Brockville Police Service executed a search warrant at an apartment located on Fairknowe Drive in Brockville. The warrant was the result of an investigation led by Detective Mike Grant of the BPS Drug Unit with assistance of both the uniform and detective officers.

As a result of the warrant Police seized:

  • 8 grams of crack cocaine
  • 106 grams of THC, including bud, lose marijuana and hash tar
  • 2 marijuana pills
  • Clonazepam pills

The following stolen property was also seized as a result of the warrant:

  • Red Specialized Mountain bike with disc brakes
  • Milwaukee cordless drill set
  • $200.00 cash

The street value of the drugs seized is in the area of $1700.00 to 2000.00 dollars.

A 42 year old, Brockville woman was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime. She will appear in Brockville court on a later date.

 

Police Assistance

On October 22nd at 3:41 pm., Brockville Police responded to the Lanark Leeds Grenville Mental Health building on Front Avenue.

A 45 year old, local male, attended to the site and made comments about harming himself.  Police located the man nearby and took him to hospital for an assessment of his well being.  The male was admitted for further help.

October 19 – 20, 2015 Incidents

Breaching Conditions

On the 19th and 20th of October, a 25 year old male from the Gananoque area made phone calls and sent text messages to his ex girlfriend in the city of Brockville.

The male was already on release conditions for previous charges against the same woman.  One of those conditions was to have no contact with her in a direct or indirect manner.  Brockville Police began investigating the incident when contacted by the woman.  The male became aware of Police looking to speak with him and turned himself in to the Gananoque Police Service. He was then escorted to Brockville.

A bail hearing will take place later today to determine whether he is released from custody.

 

Shoplifting

On the 20th of October, Brockville Police attended a box store on Parkedale Ave. in regards to a theft complaint.

A local, 26 year old male, was observed stealing electronic type devices from the store and was apprehended.  Police charged the man under the Trespass to Property Act and he was released at the scene. A local, 30 year old female companion of the male, was warned for her involvement.