News

Fire

On the 19th of October, at 7:00 am., Brockville Police responded to a business on Parkedale Ave. West.

A fire had been set in the mailbox of the business causing damage in the process.  Police have had similar type complaints recently regarding this type of behavior.  The only information so far is that a car with a loud muffler is possibly involved and was reported as dark in colour.

Missing Youth – Austin Bennett

On October 19th in the afternoon, our missing youth was discovered hitch hiking by the Leeds OPP.  He was returned to our facility and is obviously no longer being sought out.

Family Dispute

On October 19th at 6:00 pm., Brockville Police attended a family dispute at a residence in the center of the city.

A local, 19 year old male, shoved another 49 year old male and also damaged property within the residence.  The young man was arrested and charged with assault and mischief. He was released when calmed down with a future court date.

Medical Call

On October 16th at 2:08 in the morning, Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the south end of the city for a medical related call.

A 19 year old, local female, had given birth, ten weeks prior to her due date.

Police assisted with the new born and mother until medical attention arrived and took over, taking both to hospital. Police have no information in regards to the health of either individual.

Rescue

On October 15th at 11:06 in the evening, Brockville Police attended the water front at the end of Home Street for a submerged vehicle.

Officers noticed the vehicle was almost completely under water however, there was a female within the vehicle still, near the back window area. She was drawing breaths in a bubble that still existed within the car.

Sgt. Andrew Harvie, jumped in the river and using his Police issued baton, broke out the back window.

At this point, only her nose and eyes remained above water. She was then pulled from the vehicle and helped to shore where first aid was administered.

The local, 71 year old, was taken to hospital for assessment. Driver error was determined to be the cause of the close call.

Domestic Dispute

On October 15^th at approximately 12:30 am, Brockville Police responded to a domestic dispute outside an apartment complex in the south end of the city.

A local, 21 year old female, was the instigator in a fight with a local, 25 year old male. The male was an ex-boyfriend of the female’s current partner. She was fined under the city fighting bylaw.

Police encouraged the male to find other accommodations for the evening. However, once out of sight, he returned to the apartment building and was found hiding in the bedroom of the apartment where the problem started. He ended up being arrested to prevent a further breach of the peace. No charges were laid against the male and he was released later the same day.

Liquor Offence

On October 15^th at approximately 12:50 am, a local, 39 year old male, attended the Brockville Police station looking for a place to stay.

The intoxicated man was on release conditions for outstanding charges with one of those conditions being not to consume any alcohol.

He was arrested and charged with breaching his undertaking and released when sober with a future court date.

Drug Offence

On October 15th at 1:15 in the afternoon, Brockville Police attended the Brockville Jail to begin a drug investigation.

A local, 38 year old male, attended the Jail to begin serving an intermittent sentence. When Jail staff began searching the male they discovered drugs hidden on his body. Police seized the drug, believing it to be “crystal meth”. The male was kept in custody to serve his time but now faces a new charge for possession of the controlled substance.

Shoplifting

On October 15th at 3:25 in the afternoon, Brockville Police attended a north end box store for a shoplifting complaint. Two males had stolen electronic items and fled the store.

Police located the two males a few blocks from the store. A local, 14 year old male, was arrested and charged with theft. He was released on conditions with a future court date.

His local, 19 year old accomplice, was arrested and charged with theft, possession of stolen property and breach of an outstanding probation order. He was also in possession of a pocket knife and indicated to Police that it was for personal protection. This resulted in a further charge of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The older male was held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Well Being Check

On October 13^th, Brockville Police attended a King Street address to assist CAS while they checked on the well being of some children.

The mother of the children began causing a disturbance outside the residence and had to be arrested for the safety of those at the scene. The local, 23 year old, threatened the well-being of the Children’s Aid Society worker and her own mother who was nearby. On the way to the Police station, she spit on Police officers.

A bail court appearance will take place for her to address charges of utter threats, causing a disturbance and assault Police.

The Brockville Police are pleased to report no significant accidents related to the long weekend.

One driver was issued a 72 hour licence suspension, one was charged with distracted driving and eight speeders were ticketed. Thirteen other traffic offences were met with fines which fell under aggressive driving. Police laid ten charges for criminal offences.

On Friday, October 9th, members operated a RIDE program in the city. Contact was made with several hundred drivers but happily, no impaired drivers were discovered.

Harassment

On October 9^th at approximately 12:50 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end apartment complex for a complaint of harassment.

A local, 29 year old female, complained to Police of unwanted, continual contact from her ex-husband. The local, 30 year old male, is now wanted by Police for criminal harassment and breaching his probation order. The probation order is not connected to charges against his ex-wife. When arrested and charged, he will face a bail hearing.

Family Dispute

On October 9^th at approximately 4:00 pm, Brockville Police attended a north end apartment complex for a family dispute.

A local, 17 year old male, assaulted his mother by punching her in the head and shoving her around. He left before Police arrived at the apartment. He was located a short distance away and arrested for assault and breaching conditions of an outstanding undertaking.

The 40 year old victim, suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention. The young male will appear in bail court.

Unlawfully at Large

On October 9^th at approximately 9:00 pm, Brockville Police received a complaint from the Brockville Jail of a male being unlawfully at large.

A local, 26 year old male, failed to attend the jail for his weekend sentence. He will now have a warrant for his arrest and a bail hearing when dealt with by Police.

Breaching Conditions

On October 9^th at approximately 10:25 pm, Brockville Police were on foot patrol in the area of a bar on King Street.

Officers observed a 56 year old male in the establishment, who they believed was on conditions of an undertaking that included no consumption of alcohol. Police began to approach the male, he observed them headed in his direction and fled on foot through the back door. The male, who had been drinking, was arrested behind the building and charged with failing to comply with his undertaking.

He was held in custody and will appear in bail court.

Licence Suspension

On October 10^th at approximately 1:40 pm, Brockville Police stopped a vehicle on a north end street for traffic offences.

The driver, a local, 28 year old female was warned for possessing a small quantity of a controlled substance. She also registered a ‘warn’ on a roadside screening device and had her licence suspended for three days.

She was released at the scene after being issued traffic tickets.

Shoplifting

On October 10^th at approximately 2:45 pm, Brockville Police attended a department store on King Street West for a shoplifting complaint.

A local, 28 year old female, was arrested and charged with theft. She was released at the scene with a future court date.

Assault

On October 10^th at approximately 8:40 pm, Brockville Police attended an apartment complex in the south end of the city.

A local, 61 year old male was complaining of being assaulted by a group of three men. The victim indicated he had been assaulted twice in the last 24 hours but was afraid to report it to Police. He also would not identify the other two males and would not attend the hospital for treatment.

In the first assault, the victim indicates a knife was held to his throat and his safety threatened. In the second assault, the victim had his arm restrained and he was hit in the hand with a hammer. There were injuries sustained to his fingers.

Police arrested a local, 31 year old male. He has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats and being unlawfully in a dwelling house. He will appear in bail court.

Assault

On October 12^th at approximately 11:50 am, Brockville Police attended an apartment complex on King   Street West after an assault complaint.

The resident of the apartment, a 24 year old male, awoke to his girlfriend’s mother and her son making a lot of noise. When he told them to keep quiet, the 47 year old female, kicked the victim. Her 27 year old son, then attacked the victim and punched him numerous times in the head. The victim suffered minor injuries but did not receive medical attention.

The female and her son were both arrested for assault. The parties were released on conditions and given a future court date.

Members of the Brockville Police Service will be participating in the BOB FM 12 hour Food Bank Drive.

Today and tomorrow, from 4:00 pm to 5:00pm Police will be at the Super Store to help gather food items!!

Come on out and help us help BOB FM reach their goals!!