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Medical Distress at YMCA

At April 2, 2023 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to assist Paramedics and the Brockville Fire Department, who had attended a call of a 27-year-old female, in medical distress at the YMCA on Park St.  Life saving measures were immediately performed and the female currently remains in a critical condition in hospital.  Police are asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining further information about the incident.  Should anyone have information relating to this incident, please contact Staff Sergeant Laurie Bennett at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  4221.

Domestic Disturbance

On April 1, 2023 at about 11:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a 911 call regarding shouting that could be heard coming from a residence on Kensington Pkwy. Officers arrived and spoke to all involved. Investigation revealed that the 32-year-old male and his girlfriend, were involved in a verbal argument. Evidence of an assault was discovered which had taken place approximately one month prior to this incident. The male was arrested and charged with assault. He was later released on conditions with a future court date.  

Drug warrant execution

A 45 year old male and a 22 year old female, were arrested early Thursday morning in the City’s south end. Members of the Brockville Police Service Drugs and Intelligence Unit and Criminal Investigations Branch, with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a downtown residence. A quantity of controlled drugs were seized as a result. Both parties have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Both will appear in Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Medical Assistance

On Sunday March 26^th at approximately 0600hrs members of the Brockville Police Service were called to the area of Perth St., and Brock St. in the City’s South-end to assist paramedics who were responding to an unconscious male.  The male was medically treated and later transported to hospital.  Officers secured the area pending further information and investigation.  The investigation is ongoing and anyone who has any information is asked to contact Acting D/Sgt. Jamie Garvin at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  4248. 

Distraction Theft 

On March 29^th, 2023 an LCBO customer shopping at the Parkedale Ave location fell victim to a distraction theft.  Shortly before 3pm, the victim proceeded to the check-out to pay for her purchases.  During this transaction the victim’s PIN number was unknowingly viewed by a male suspect. The victim then left the store, returning to her vehicle while then being distracted by a female suspect who spoke to her about damage to her vehicle.  During this brief conversation the victim’s debit card was stolen from her purse.  Further purchases were then made by the suspects using the stolen debit card.  Brockville Police are asking that members of the public protect their valuables, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to police.  The investigation is ongoing.

Stolen Vehicle

Members of the Brockville Police Service are investigating the report of stolen vehicle.  During the early morning hours on March 28^th, 2023 a 2016 White GMC Sierrra pick-up truck was stolen from the driveway of North-end residence. 

Suspicious Fires

On two separate occasions, overnight on the 28^th of March 2023 small fires were deliberately set to garbage located in two different areas within the South-end of the City.  No extensive damage or injuries have been reported. The fires were set between 2am and 4am and police are asking that anyone who may have information contact Cst. Mike Serson at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  6109.

Disturbance and Public Intoxication

On March 18, 2023 at about 2:15AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a report of an altercation involving several individuals, in the area of Church St. and John St. As police arrived, some of the involved individuals had previously left. One 20-year-old male, who was involved in the altercation remained. He was intoxicated, agitated and unable to be reasoned with. After several failed attempts to calm the male down, he was arrested for public intoxication. This resulted in a minor physical altercation as the male resisted the arrest. Fortunately, no one was injured. He was held in custody until sober and released.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Threats Charges

On March 18, 2023 at about 1:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a domestic dispute that had taken place previously to the report. Investigation revealed that a 37-year-old male, had made threats to cause damage to the residence and also set fire to it. The residence being at an address on Central Ave. Later that day at about 8:00PM, the male was located and arrested for the offence of uttering threats. He was charged and released with conditions and a future court date.

Domestic Dispute Results in Multiple Charges

On March 18, 2023 at about 8:15PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to an address on Keefer St., to a report of a domestic disturbance. Information was received from another family member in the residence. Investigation revealed that a 50-year-old male and a 49-year-old female, attended home after being out for drinks that evening. Upon arrival at home, they were engaged in a verbal argument. This altercation escalated and the female would not allow the male in the residence. This resulted in the female being pushed to the ground. The Argument then continued to escalate and the male made death threats towards a family member of the female. The female then grabbed a broom handle and assaulted the male, in response to the threats. Police arrived at the scene as the female still had the broom handle in her possession. A laptop computer was noticed to have been damaged during the altercation as well. Both were arrested for various offences. Later, they were released on conditions once both were sober. The male was charged with mischief under $5,000.00, uttering threats and assault. The female was charged with assault with a weapon. They both have been issued future court dates.

Loud Noise Leads to Charges

On March 19, 2023 at about 20:30PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of loud disturbing noise at a residence in the area of Pearl St. W. Officers attended the residence and found that the home owner producing the unreasonable noise had recently been charged with mischief. The charge of mischief was as a result of disrupting the lawful enjoyment of property for others in the neighbourhood. That charge was issued after repeated attempts to rectify the situation were ignored. The male is currently on an undertaking with bail conditions to abstain from the disruption of others, regarding the production of loud noise. He was arrested and charged with failing to comply with the conditions of his undertaking. He was charged and released with a future court date.

Warrants

On March 19, 2023 at about 3:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to the report of suspicious people at the Public Library on Buell St. Officers attended and identified two subjects. One subject was a 27-year-old male, who was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court. The court date missed was in relation to a charge of failing to comply with probation. The male was arrested, charged with fail to attend court and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Looking for Assistance with a Break and Enter

The Brockville Police Service is investigating a Commercial Break and Enter that occurred on the morning of Thursday March 16, 2023, at a local convenient store in the South end of the City.  Police are releasing stills from the video in an effort to identify the suspects involved.

Police are asking that anyone who believes they know the identity of the suspects please contact Detective. Lucas McArthur at 613-342-0127 ext. 4218.

Anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Domestic Assault

On March 16, 2023 at about 10:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a residence on Pearl St. E. There, officers spoke to multiple people at the residence. Investigation revealed that a 47-year-old male, had assaulted his girlfriend by slapping her. The male was arrested and charged with assault. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Dispute Leads to an Assault and Weapons Offence

On March 14, 2023 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of an assault at a residence on James St. W. Investigation revealed that a 20-year-old male was in an altercation over a sports jersey and he assaulted another male. Shortly after, the subject left the residence and brandished a knife towards one of the neighbours in the area. Later, the same subject returned to confront the victim again. The injuries to the victim are non-life-threatening and he did not receive medical treatment. The 20-year-old subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and carry concealed weapon.

Warrants and Possession of Stolen Property

On March 14, 2023 at about 4:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a 34-year-old male, in the area of Chase St. The male was known to be wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a charge of unauthorized possession of a weapon. The male was placed under arrest for the warrant. Upon searching the male, officers located a small amount of crystal methamphetamine, financial cheques and a handicap parking permit. The documents were not in his name and did not belong to him. The crystal meth was seized for destruction and he was additionally charged with five counts of possession of property obtained by crime and held for a bail hearing.

Warrants

On March 13, 2023 at about 10:00AM, a 27-year-old male, turned himself into the Brockville Police Service as he had knowledge of a warrant for his arrest. The Warrant was in relation to charges of uttering threats and fail to comply with probation. He was arrested and released with conditions and a future court date.

Domestic Disturbance

On March 10, 2023 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute, in the area of Montrose St. Officers arrived and investigation revealed that the 63-year-old male, had assaulted his wife slapping her and also striking her face with and object. The male was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault and assault with a weapon.

Trespassing

On March 12, 2023 at about 9:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call for assistance at Rotary Park for a 39-year-old female, who had locked herself in the public washroom. The female in question had previously been trespassed from the park and was no longer welcome there. She was removed from the washroom and charged with Trespassing. She was released with a future court date.

Warrants

The following are all arrests made in relation to warrants.

On March 10, 2023 at about 3:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service were in the area of Pearl St. W. They responded there in relation to an unrelated matter and located a 24-year-old female, wanted for failing to attend court. She was arrested and later released with a future court date.

Further;

On March 10, 2023 at about 4:30PM, a 42-year-old male, turned himself into the Brockville Police Service for warrant execution. The warrant was in relation to an investigation from January 2023, where the male was charged with aggravated assault and three counts of fail to comply with probation. He was held for a bail hearing.

Further;

On March 11, 2023 at about 2:00PM, the Brockville Police performed a traffic stop in the area of Front Ave., as a wanted male was observed in a vehicle. The passenger in the vehicle was identified to be a 23-year-old male, known to be wanted in relation to a charge of indecent act from mid-February. The driver was identified to be a 25-year-old male, wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court in relation to previous traffic related violations. Both were arrested and later released with conditions and future court dates.

Wanted Male Arrested and Leads to Drug and Weapon Possession

On March 10, 2023 at about 1:30AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a 45-year-old male, in the area of the Circle K on King St. W. He was known to be wanted for previous charges of theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. Once he was in custody, the male was searched. Officers located a collapsible baton, dog spray, several knives, various identity documents not belonging to him, $300.00 cash, quantities of crystal meth, methamphetamine tablets, Xanax and cocaine. The drugs had an approximate street value of $3,700.00. The male was additionally charged with four counts of possession of a substance for the purposes of trafficking, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of an identity document and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Repeated Loud Music Leads to Mischief Charge

Throughout the past several months the Brockville Police Service has been receiving multiple complaints of loud noise and music, coming from a residence on Pearl St W. The level and time of day of the noise has led to a disruption in the lawful enjoyment of other residents in the area. Officers had tried multiple other remedies during the past incidents, which, were seemingly being ignored. On March 9, 2023 at about 10:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received yet another complaint. Officers attended to find that the music from this particular residence was so loud, it could be heard clearly from the street inside the police vehicle. Officers spoke to the 62-year-old male, who was responsible for the repeated noise. After further investigation, the male was taken into custody. He was charged with mischief – interfering with the lawful enjoyment of property. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Possession

On March 7, 2023 officers from the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop in the area of Central Ave. Two males were identified in the vehicle to be 16 and 19 years of age. The stop was conducted for a minor traffic infraction. During the stop, officers noticed open alcohol in the vehicle. That discovery led to officers locating a knife, four cell phones, cut (substance to mix with drugs), cannabis, scales and a quantity of cocaine. Both males were arrested and each charged with possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking. They were later released on conditions with a future court date. 

Medical Assistance Downtown

On March 6, 2023 at about 2:45PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service was on patrol on King St. W. While in the area, the officer observed a local male, in his mid-sixties, collapsed on the ground in front of Finnegan’s Tavern. The officer quickly attended to the male to check on his well-being. It was found the male was non-responsive. Paramedics were requested and the officer began performing CPR. Other officers attended the scene and blocked off a portion of King St. W. Paramedics arrived on scene and shortly after, the male in question was taken to the Brockville General Hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced deceased. After further investigation, the death has been deemed not suspicious.

Domestic Disturbance

On March 3, 2023 at about 10:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a residence on Balmoral Pl. Officers spoke to the couple involved in the dispute. Investigation revealed that a 35-year-old male, uttered a death threat to his female partner. Due to the concern of safety for the female, the male was placed under arrest and charged with uttering threats. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Distraction Theft

Distractions continue to be a highly used method of committing thefts. Whether a victim is approached in a parking lot and distracted while being asked for assistance; or a store employee is distracted by a suspect asking for assistance and a second suspect conceals merchandise. Which is what took place on March 2, 2023 at about 6:00PM, at Shoppers Drug Mart on Parkedale Ave. Two female suspects entered into the store. One female distracted the employee by looking for assistance with products and a second female, appearing to be unrelated, concealed a large quantity of fragrances. It was also learned that the same two females had committed the same act at the Shoppers Drug Mart on King St. W. Approximately $5,200.00 worth of fragrances were stolen. The two female suspects are not believed to be local and the investigation is still ongoing. We encourage everyone, whether you are a clerk in a store or you are walking to your car at the grocery store, please be aware of these distraction techniques. Protect your valuables. If it appears you are being aware and cautious with these suspects, that alone will help deter these crimes from occurring.  

Domestic Disturbance Leads to Warrant Arrest

On March 3, 2023 at about 2:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a couple involved in a domestic dispute at the Super 8 Motel, just East of Brockville. It was learned that the female involved was an 18-year-old female who had a warrant for her arrest. The warrant was in relation to charges of assault with a weapon, public mischief and three counts of fail to comply with probation as a result of an investigation approximately a week previous. Officers attended and investigated the domestic disturbance, which, no criminal offences occurred. The female was arrested for the warrant and she was held in custody for a bail hearing.