Over the last week from June 17 – June 24, as of the time this release has been sent, the Brockville Police Service:
The Brockville Police Service continues to work for our community to ensure safety and security.
Tall Ships Festival
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Tall Ships Festival. The festival will take place at the waterfront of Brockville. It will be three days of fun for everyone who attends. There is an expectation that there will be an influx of traffic throughout the city during the weekend. The Brockville Police Service would like to remind people to plan ahead, do not rush and please be safe! Let’s all enjoy the festival together!
Bail Violation
On June 20, 2022 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a 30-year-old male, breaching his bail undertaking conditions. Information was that the male was attending to a home on North Augusta Rd. where he was attempting to visit another young female. The home owner did not want the male on the property. It was later learned by police that the male was on probation with conditions to abstain from communicating with the female and from attending the residence where she resides. It was learned that the female was in communication with the male about attending the residence. He was contacted by police and was cooperative. He turned himself into the Brockville Police on June 21, 2022 at about 10:00AM. He was charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking and held for a bail hearing.
Warrants
On June 22, 2022 at about 9:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the OPP in Morrisburg, that they had a 40-year-old male in their custody. The male was wanted on a warrants out of Brockville for failing to appear for fingerprinting and failing to appear for court on drug possession charge dated back in 2018. The Brockville Police Service attended to the OPP detachment in Morrisburg and served the male paperwork for a future court date. He was left in the custody of the OPP.
Further;
On June 22, 2022 at about Noon, the Brockville Police Service received information from the Smiths Falls Police Service that they had a 26-year-old male in their custody. The male was wanted for failing to attend court stemming from a charge of uttering threats and breach probation from January this year. He was brought back to the Brockville Police Service and held for a bail hearing.
Threats Uttered to Cause Harm
On June 17, 2022 at about 5:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from one of our community partner agencies, of a threat made by someone to take another person’s life. Information was that a 30-year-old female was in conversation with a worker from Family and Children Services. She became frustrated and stated that she was going to “get a gun and shoot” her ex-partner. Due to the family situation and concern for safety this was reported to police. Police investigated and the female was located, arrested and charged with uttering threats. She was later released on conditions and a safety plan in place.
Bail Violations
On June 17, 2022 at about 11:45PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed two youths in the area of North Augusta Rd. together. These youths are 15 and 17-years of age and both known to be on conditions to abstain from communicating with one another. Both youths were placed under arrest and charged with failing to comply with undertaking. They were released with a future court date and turned over to their parents.
Domestic Related Mischief
On June 18, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service learned that a domestic dispute had taken place at an address on King St. W., the previous night on June 17, 2022. Officers attended and investigation revealed that a 26-year-old male was arguing with his female partner that night. During the heated argument the male slammed doors and punched holes in the walls. Due to the damage caused to the residence, the male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.00. He was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date.
Impaired Driving and Obstruct Peace Officer
On June 19, 2022 at about 1:15AM, the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Crocker Cres., due to suspected impaired driving. Driving behaviour was what drew the officer’s attention. Investigation revealed that a 22-year-old female was operating the vehicle and a 24-year old male was a passenger. The female was believed to have been consuming alcohol and a roadside breath sample was taken. The test resulted in a fail. As she was placed under arrest, both individuals became uncooperative with police during the investigation. Both were yelling, shouting and had to be physically restrained. The male was arrested for obstruct peace officer and the female was arrested for operation while impaired over 80mg. They were both taken to the Brockville Police Service. While taking the female out of the rear of the police vehicle, she kicked one of the officers in the chest. Both continued to cause issues and were not cooperative for some time. The female did cooperate with providing her breath samples and it was found she had over double the legal limit of alcohol in her blood. Once both were sober and calm, they were released on various paperwork with future court dates. The female was charged with assault peace officer, operation while impaired and operation over 80mg. The male was charged with obstruct peace officer.
Harassment, Mischief and Trespass
On June 18, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a 52-year-old male continually trespassing and harassing people in the downtown area on King St. This has been an ongoing issue for some time. Police have exhausted attempts in connecting this individual with resources for assistance. Due to the increasing complaints and nature of the actions, the male was arrested and charged with mischief – obstruct, interrupts or interferes with lawful enjoyment of property, common nuisance – endangering life, criminal harassment and fail to comply with probation. He was released with new conditions and a future court date.
Over the last week from June 10 – June 16, as of the time this release has been sent, the Brockville Police Service received 309 calls for service. While responding to those calls, there were a total of 13 arrests and four mental health apprehensions. As a result of investigations there were 25 Criminal Charges laid. Officers continue to monitor traffic within the City and as a result, eight traffic related charges were issued as well. While calls for service are at times very demanding, the Brockville Police Service is doing all we can to work with our community to ensure safety and security.
Mental Health Apprehension
On June 13, 2022 at about 7:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a request for emergency response to a residence in the Bridlewood Dr. area. Information was that there was a 33-year-old male at a residence who struggles with his mental health. Paramedics arrived at the residence to assist him and they were confronted by the male with a knife. The male was not threatening the Paramedics, however, these situations are very unpredictable. Police arrived on scene and engaged with the male. After some great communication by police and paramedics with the male, he decided to put down the knife and surrender himself. He was then taken to the hospital for evaluation. This incident fortunately ended positively and no one was injured. Far too often we see that is not always the case. This is a display of the great work by everyone involved to achieve the safest outcome possible.
Domestic Related Bail Violation
On June 14, 2022 an officer from the Brockville Police Service engaged into an investigation regarding someone failing to abide by their undertaking conditions. The officer had observed a 42-year-old male, with a female, who he knew was on conditions to abstain communicating with at Walmart the previous day. The officer confirmed the conditions were still in place at the time and then contacted the male. The male was cooperative and turned himself in to be arrested. He was released shortly after with a new court date for the offence of fail to comply with undertaking.
Bail Violation
On June 14 at about 6:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint at a residence on Water St. The complainant called reporting that they could hear yelling from a neighbouring residence and a female asking for police. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated 38-year-old male at the home. He was on undertaking conditions to abstain from attending the residence which he was located. It was also learned that he threatened the female. He was arrested for fail to comply with undertaking and uttering threats. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Fire Investigation
On June 15, 2022 at about 7:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a call for assistance at a residence on Aspen Dr. The Brockville Fire Department was in attendance regarding a fire in the residence. The fire was controlled quickly, limiting property damage and no one was injured. It was determined that the cause of the fire is suspicious and still under investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal and police. The solo resident of the home has been removed and is receiving treatment regarding other mental health related issues.
Warrant
On June 13, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service was in a greenbelt area off of William St. to check on the well-being of a person. Officers did locate a 43-year-old male laying in the grass. After speaking with him, it was learned that the male was wanted on a bench warrant for fail to attend court. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.
Offensive Items Brought to School
On June 10, 2022 at about 2:30PM, the Brockville Police Service attended one of our High Schools in relation to a cap gun brought to school by a student. Two youths were playing with the cap gun in the parking lot and fired the gun. There was no intent to cause a panic or harm to anyone. The Brockville Police Service would like to remind all youths and parents that items like these are not welcome at or on school property. While we all understand cap guns are intended for entertainment, items like this or anything resembling an offensive weapon could easily create panic and trigger an emergency response by police. These types of situations must be taken seriously by police regardless if the item is a toy. Public safety is our priority.
Graffiti Mischief around the City
On June 12, 2022 at about 3:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received multiple calls in relation to a youth writing on signs and various properties with the tag symbol “JAX.” Officers responded to the area and did locate a 16-year-old male who was responsible. He was arrested and after further investigation he was charged with four counts of mischief under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. Those who reside in or frequent our community have probably observed this, among multiple other graffiti tags, throughout the City. The Brockville Police Service does take this offence seriously. We strongly encourage the public to report any information to the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127. You can always call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Unwanted Person and Drug Possession
On June 10, 2022 at about 10:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of an unwanted person at McDonald’s on Parkedale Ave. The male was sleeping in the lobby area and was not moving along, despite the attempts by staff. Officers arrived on scene and identified the person to be a 52-year-old male. When he was spoken to it was observed that he was in possession of a quantity of fentanyl. The male was arrested, the substance was seized and he was charged with possession of fentanyl. He was released shortly after with a future court date after being removed from the property.
Bail Violation and Warrant
On June 11, 2022 at about 9:00PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed a 33-year-old male, known to be wanted on a bench warrant for fail to attend court. He observed him at an address on Central Ave. where he was also on undertaking conditions to abstain from attending. The male was arrested, the warrant was executed and he was released with a future court date for the offences of fail to comply with undertaking and fail to comply with probation.
Mischief
On June 12, 2022 at about 12:15AM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed a group of people walking in the area of Stewart Blvd. and the 401 overpass. While there, one of the males in the group was pulling on a speed limit sign. The male caused the post of the sign to break. At that time he chose to run causing the officers to engage in a foot pursuit. The male was arrested a short distance later. He was identified to be a 19-year-old male. He was later released with a future court date for the offence of mischief under $5,000.00.
Warrants
On June 10, 2022 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service learned that the Grenville County OPP had a 23-year-old male in their custody. The Brockville Police Service had grounds to arrest the male for the offence of fail to comply with an undertaking condition. He was to abstain from communication with another female, which, he failed to follow. He was issued a future court date for the above mentioned charge and left in OPP custody.
Further;
On June 11, 2022 at about 4:15PM, the OPP had a 26-year-old female in custody who also had a bench warrant for her arrest held by the Brockville Police Service. The female was brought to the Brockville Police Service for warrant execution. The warrant was for failing to attend court. She was issued a new court date and released.
Over the last week from June 3 – June 10, as of the time this release has been sent, the Brockville Police Service received 315 calls for service. While responding to those calls there were a total of 22 arrests, five mental health apprehensions and three medical assist calls for overdoses. As a result of investigations there were 35 Criminal Charges laid. It is also important to note that between May 25th and June 6th focused enforcement was performed on speeding within the city. This resulted in 28 speeding related charges laid. These types of speed enforcement initiatives are carried out as public safety is our highest priority.
Impaired Driving
On June 8, 2022 at about 2:30PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Parkedale Ave. and Windsor Dr. The vehicle that caused the collision had left the immediate area and was located a short distance away. Officers spoke to everyone involved and found that no one was injured in the collision. Investigation revealed that the driver responsible for the collision was a 20-year-old female. It was observed that she was showing signs of intoxication. A Standard Field Sobriety Test was completed as there was suspicion of possible impairment by drugs. Due to testing results, she was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. After testing, it was determined that she was intoxicated by alcohol as she had provided breath samples at about three times the legal limit. The vehicle was impounded, her driver’s licence was suspended and she was charged with impaired driving and operate a vehicle over 80mg of alcohol in her blood.
Break and Enter, Theft and Mischief
On June 8, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information of multiple youths who were in dispute over a stolen pair of shoes. Through investigation, officers learned that two males who were 15 and 16 of age, had broken into a residence on Pearl St. W. They did so to steal a pair of shoe. The shoes belonged to another youth who lived at the residence. After the theft occurred, two males 16 and 18 years of age who live at the residence, attended to the home of the possible suspects. While there, in retaliation, the two males caused damage to the door in an attempt to break in and retrieve the shoes. Officers spoke to all the individuals involved and determined that the youths primarily responsible for the incident would be charged. Some of the charges issued include break and enter to commit theft and mischief under $5,000.00.
Weapons
On June 10, 2022 at about 3:30AM, the Brockville Police Service stopped a cyclist in the area of William St., as they did not have a light. A light while cycling at night is a requirement under the Highway Traffic Act. The cyclist was stopped and identified to be a 33-year-old male. Upon the stop, it was observed that he was in possession of brass knuckles. The item was seized and he was charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon. He was released with a future court date.
Warrants
On June 8, 2022 at about 6:00PM, the Brockville Police Service arrested a 20-year-old male, who turned himself in to police. He was aware of a warrant for his arrest regarding a charge of mischief under $5,000.00, stemming from an investigation that was initiated on December 31, 2021. He was arrested and released with a future court date.
Further;
On June 9, 2022 at about 2:15PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 33-year-old male who was wanted. His warrant was in regards to a charge of failing to attend for fingerprinting. He was arrested and released after processing with a future court date.
Causing a Disturbance
On June 6, 2022 at about 10:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call of a 44-year-male on King St. W., causing a disturbance. Information was learned that the male had thrown a rock at a vehicle. It is unknown if there was any damage caused as the vehicle left the scene prior to police arrival. Officers did locate the male and found him to be intoxicated. He was arrested and held in custody until sober. He was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for being intoxicated in a public place.
Bail Violation
On June 6, 2022 at about 9:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 21-year-old male in the area of Brock St. He was known to be wanted as a result of an investigation that took place on June 3, 2022. The male was on both an undertaking and probation conditions to abstain from communicating with another individual. It was discovered that he in fact had broken those conditions. He was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of fail to comply with undertaking and fail to comply with probation.
Theft
On June 6, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service located a 51-year-old male who was known to be wanted for theft. The investigation took place on June 1, 2022 where the male was identified as the one responsible for stealing about $200.00 worth of groceries from the Real Canadian SuperStore on Parkedale Ave. Officers arrested the male for theft under $5,000.00. He was later released with conditions and a new court date for the offence of theft under $5,000.00.
Weapons
On June 7, 2022 at about 12:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a fight involving three people in the area of King St. W. Further information was received that one of the individuals involved had pulled a knife on the other two involved. The incident was captured on video which assisted in the identification of those involved. The individual who pulled the knife was a 39-year-old male and he was arrested. He was then searched and officers located a quantity of hydromorphone. He was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of hydromorphone and fail to comply with probation. No one was injured in the incident. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Stolen Property
On June 7, 2022 at about 2:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a suspect in possession of an E-bike in the area of the 1000 Islands Mall. Officers attended and located the suspect. The suspect was determined to be in possession of the E-bike, which was reported stolen the previous day on June 6, 2022. The E-bike was seized and the suspect was arrested. Originally, the suspect gave a false name to police. However, she was later identified to be a 36-year-old female. It was also found that she had a warrant for her arrest, issued by the Gananoque Police Service, for fail to attend court. She was charged with possession of stolen property and obstruct peace officer. She was turned over to the Gananoque Police Service for the purposes of warrant execution.
Break and Enter
On June 3, 2022 at about 6:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received a burglary alarm at the Second Time Around store on Parkedale Ave. Officers attended the area and located a 43-year-old male in the vicinity. Investigation revealed that he was responsible for the entry. He was placed under arrest for break and enter. Upon searching the male officers located a quantity of crystal meth. He was held for a bail hearing for the offences of break and enter, possession of crystal meth and fail to comply with probation.
Domestic Dispute
On June 3, 2022 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a domestic dispute in the area of Daniel St. Officers attended and found that a male and female couple had been in a physical altercation. The couple were engaged in an argument that turned physical and then escalated until the 37-year-old male, struck the female with a wooden hairbrush. The male then fled the area prior to police arrival. The injuries are considered non-life-threatening. On June 4, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the 37-year-old male was arrested by the Brockville Police Service. He was charged with assault with a weapon and assault. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
Break and Enter to Residences
On June 3, 2022 during the mid-day hours, the Brockville Police Service received calls from two different residences regarding break and enters. One was a residence on Broadway Ave. and the other on Margaret Pl. In both cases the suspect had entered into the garage. In one incident, the suspect had entered the residence. Both locations had items taken, some of which were recovered. One of the home owners actually confronted the male suspect who fled the area. Police attended to investigate. Further reports came in regarding this suspicious activity in the area. It was found that the suspect was captured on video while in possession of some of the stolen property. The suspect was identified to be a 35-year-old male. He was arrested on June 5, 2022 at about 11:00PM. He was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of break and enter, possession stolen property and fail to comply with probation.
Impaired Driving
On June 5, 2022 at about 1:30AM, the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop in the area of King St. W. and Gilmour St. The stop was regarding a possible impaired driver. The driver was identified to be a 47-year-old male. There were signs indicating the male had been consuming alcohol. He gave a roadside screening breath sample which resulted in a fail. He was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Station for further breath sample testing. It was determined that he was driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. He was charged with the offences of impaired driving and operate a vehicle over 80mg. His drivers licence was also suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded and released with a future court date.
Warrants
On June 3, 2022 at about 4:30PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service located a 42-year-old male, who was known to be wanted. The male had a bench warrant out for his arrest for failing to attend court. He was arrested and released with a new court date.
Further;
On June 3, 2022 at about 1:00PM, the Via police had located a 33-year-old male who had warrants for his arrest. These warrants were held by the Brockville Police Service. They were in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000.00 and the warrants were issued as he failed to attend court and failed to attend for fingerprinting. He was turned over to the Brockville Police Service. Once processed, he was released with a future court date.
Further;
On June 5, 2022 at about 1:30PM, the Brockville Police Service located and arrested a 43-year-old female, who was known to be wanted on a bench warrant for fail to attend court. The court date was in relation to multiple offences including impaired driving, assault and theft under $5,000.00. She was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.