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Public Intoxication

On March 25^th at 3:40 PM officers were dispatched to the area of Church Street and Perth Street for a disturbance.  Officers arrived on scene and located a very intoxicated 47 year old male.  He was arrested for his own safety and held in custody until sober.  He was not charged in this incident.

Warrants

On March 25^th at 7:40 PM officers responded to a disturbance in the area of King Street West and Chelsea Street.  Offices located a 33 year old male who had been in an argument with a 32 year old female.  The male had a warrant for his arrest for bail violations.  He was arrested, charged and released with a future court date.

Fire

At 11:50 PM on March 24^th the Brockville Police and Brockville Fire Department (BFD) responded to a structure fire on Buell Street.  The fire was bought under control by BFD and is being investigated by the Fire Marshall’s Office.  The fire was contained to 70 and 72 Buell, but 68 and 74 were damaged as a result.  Several units in the area were evacuated in the event the fire would spread.  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. 

Road closures are still in place on Buell Street between James Street and Pearl Street.

Fire

On March 24^th at 6:24 PM officers along with the Brockville Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at the Comfort in on Kent Boulevard.  The fire was contained to the Boiler room and is not considered suspicious.

Bail violations

On March 23^rd at 12:20 PM officers arrested and charged a 38 year old male for an outstanding warrant.  The male had called police to assist with retrieving property from a downtown residence.  The male did have a warrant for his arrest for failing to comply with a release order. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Domestic Dispute

A 37 year old Brockville resident has been charged in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred on the 14^th of March at a downtown residence.  The male was arrested yesterday around 5 PM and released with a future court date. He has been charged with three counts of uttering a threat and two counts of breaching a probation order. 

Bail violations:

On the 19^th of March 2021 a 66 year old male was arrested and charged for breaching a release order.  The male was out on conditions not to attend a residence in the downtown area, but was observed at the residence by a neighbour on the 17^th of March.  Police were called and their investigation led them to charge the accused with a breach of a release order.  He was located on the 19^th at arrested shortly after 1:00 PM.   He was held in custody after a bail hearing.

Bail violations:

On March 21^st at 2:20 AM an officer on routine patrol located a 21 year old male on Perth Street.  The male was breaching a release order by being out past his curfew.  He was arrested, charged and released with a new court date.

A 40 year old male was arrested shortly after 8:00 AM on March 18^th for allegations of “luring” and “invitation to sexual touching.”  A complaint was received by the Brockville Police Service  on March 17^th in regards to post on social media.  The social media post sparked the investigation and led to the arrest.  The post showed a conversation between the accused and an unknown subject who identified themselves as a 12 year old girl.  The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing and as a result no further information will be released at this time.   Anyone with any pertinent information regarding this occurrence or similar occurrences is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

Warrants

A 30 year old female and a 34 year old male were arrested yesterday shortly before 3:00 PM for outstanding warrants.   The two had attended the Brockville Police Service for another matter and were arrested.  They were both released with future court dates. 

Bail Violations

On the 16^th of March 2021 at 12:50 PM a 20 year old female was arrested for breaching a release order by being with someone that she was prohibited from being with.  Officers had attended a Balmoral Place address for a dispute.  Officers discovered the breach while speaking with the involved parties and she was arrested.  The 20 year old will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charges.

Overdose

On March 16^th at 6:30 officers were called to the area of John Street and King Street for what was described a possible sudden death.  Officers arrived on scene and located three individuals. 

A 25 year old male had suffered an overdose and had been administered Naloxone by his friends.  The male had regained consciousness and was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment.  A second 24 year old male, who was also using with the first male, was also transported to hospital for treatment.  The third subject, a 21 year old female, refused medical treatment.  Fentanyl is suspected as the cause of the overdose.

Overdose

On March 16^th at 10:30 PM officers responded to a second call for an overdose at a residence on George St.  A 50 year old male was administered Naloxone and was now responsive.  The male refused to be transported to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment.  Again, the suspected cause of the overdose was fentanyl. 

“The Health Unit along with community partners are cautioning the community that Leeds, Grenville and Lanark continue to grapple with a dangerously toxic substance supply. The Health Unit also reminds the community that naloxone may not be as effective in reversing overdoses due to the contamination of substances with other drugs such a benzodiazepines (ex. Xannax).

All overdoses are a medical emergency and calling 911 remains the most important step in saving someone’s life. Anyone who suspects or witnesses an overdose should call 9-1-1. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides some legal protection against simple drug possession charges for anyone who experiences, witnesses or responds to an overdose and calls 9-1-1.

The risk of an overdose can be reduced by following safer use practices;

Calling 911 in the event of an overdose

Carry a naloxone kit

Avoid mixing substances

Use a small test dose first

Do not use alone  (maintain COVID-19 precautions)

Harm reduction supplies (single use equipment, naloxone and drug checking test strips), and further access to services and referrals will continue to be offered throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the Health Unit website for more information.”

Missing Person

On March 15^th, 2021 at 7:00 AM the Brockville Police received a report of a missing 74 year old male who suffers from dementia.  The subject was last seen at his residence in the center of the city around 6:00 AM.   A description was provided to officers who contacted the neighbouring Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments.   The male was picked up by a citizen that had found him walking on Highway 2 east of the city.  He was transported to Prescott where the OPP picked up the male and returned him to his residence. 

Warrants

On March 16^th at 3:36 AM officers were called to a family dispute in the center of the city.  Officers arrived on scene and located a 19 year old male outside of the residence.  The male was arrested as he had a warrant for his arrest.  He was processed and released with a future court date.

Warrants/weapons

A 17 year old male was arrested for his outstanding warrants on March 13^th at 12:00 PM.  The young person was located by officers on King St. West.  A search incident to arrest led to the discovery of a concealed knife.  He was further charged with carrying a concealed weapon and released from custody with a future court date.

Public Intoxication

On March 13^th at 1:47 PM a 45 year old male was located on James St. in an intoxicated state.  He was arrested for his own safety and held in custody until sober.  He was charged under Liquor Licence Act for being intoxicated in a public place.

Stolen Vehicle

On March 11^th at 10:13 AM the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a stolen vehicle.  The 1993 black Dodge Ram was taken from a business on Bartholomew Street sometime the previous night.  That vehicle was then located by the Ontario Provincial Police in Kemptville on the same day.  The officers were able to box the vehicle in and arrest the lone male occupant.   A search incident to his arrest led to an additional charge of being in possession of a prohibited weapon as officers located a homemade stun gun.  He was turned over to our service and is currently in custody waiting on a bail hearing.  The 24 year old Brockville resident is being charged with 1) possession of B&E instruments 2) 3 x failing to comply with probation 3) possession of property obtained by crime 4) possession of a prohibited weapon and 5) operation of a conveyance while prohibited.

Arrest on Warrants:

• On March 9^th at 8:14 AM a 20 year old female was arrested by Brockville Police when she was observed operating a vehicle on Stewart Blvd. The driver was identified by the officer who received information that she was wanted by the Ontario Provincial Police on a bench warrant for failing to attend court.  She was turned over to the OPP.
• On March 9^th at 4:00 PM officers located and arrested a 35 year old male on William St. That male was wanted by the Ontario Provincial Police on a warrant.  A search incident to arrest led to further charges of being in possession of a controlled substance.    He was charged by our service for the possession of the controlled substance (methamphetamine) and turned over to the OPP for their warrant.
• On March 9^th at 5:30 PM a 57 year old male surrendered himself to the Brockville Police as a warrant had been issued for his arrest for failing to attend court. He was issued a new court date and released.
• On March 8^th at 2:07 PM a 28 year old male was arrested on Perth Street for his warrant for failing to attend court. The male was arrested and released with a new court date.
• On March 8^th at 3:00 PM a 33 year old male surrendered to police for his warrant for failing to comply with a release order. He was charged and released with a new court date.