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Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

On October 29, 2023, at about 2:00am, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Central Ave. Investigation revealed that there were three occupants in the vehicle. They were identified as a 54-year-old, female and a 44-year-old, male, from Ottawa. The third occupant was a 35-year-old, male, from Brockville. During the stop, it was discovered that the occupants were in possession of a large quantity of various drugs, a knife and cash. All three subjects were arrested and all items in relation to the possession of the drugs were seized. The following is a list of the variety of drugs seized; Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Hash, Morphine pills, Adderall pills, Hydromorphone pills, Xanax, Benzo tabs, cocaine, steroids and $7,300 in cash. The total approximate street value of this seizure is $160,000. All three were charged with eight counts of possession of a substance in Schedule I, two counts of possession for the purposes of trafficking a substance in Schedule IV, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and possession of illicit cannabis. They were all held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Impaired Driving

On October 19, 2023, at about 3:30pm, police were called to the RBC on Parkedale Ave., to investigate a suspicious request by a 58-year-old, male, with concerns he was falling victim to fraud. The male making the request was in the bank and upset. Officers discovered that the male had actually been consuming alcohol and had driven to the bank. After more investigation, the male had been arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for testing. It was discovered he was not operating the vehicle over 80mg, but had been drinking and was currently prohibited from driving. When searching the male, he was also found to be in possession of cocaine. He was later released after being charged with operation while prohibited, possession of cocaine and fail to comply with probation and released with a court date. The investigation in relation to any fraudulent activity is still under investigation. 

Weapons

On October 19, 2023, at about 3:45pm, police were called to the King St. W. and John St. area, in relation to a male with a gun. It was described that a male had left a store in that area and was observed concealing a handgun in his waistband. Officers quickly attended the area searching for the described male. Very shortly after, the suspect was located and identified to be a 27-year-old, male. He was found to be in possession of an item that was determined to be a cap gun. However, the witnesses did not know, believed it was real and this behaviour was concerning for others. The male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and fail to comply with probation. He was released with a future court date.

Domestic Assault Leads to an Arrest

On October 22, 2023, at about 3:30pm, police received a call to attend a residence on Ormond St., regarding an unwanted person. Officers attended and investigation revealed that the people involved were in a relationship. A 40-year-old, female, was visiting the residence where they both had been drinking. The two were involved in a dispute throughout the night where the female had assaulted him by striking him several times and pushing him to cause damage to a window. As a result, she was arrested for assault. Once she was sober she was released on conditions and a future court date.

Impaired Driving

On October 24, 2023, at about 3:00am, police received a call regarding a collision with significant damage to both vehicles. Investigation revealed that a 36-year-old, male, was driving dangerously on King St. W. Due to his driving behaviour, a collision occurred with a parked vehicle. The male fled the area leaving his passenger behind. Officers spoke to the passenger and later located the driver of the vehicle in the nearby area. The driver received injuries that are considered non-life-threatening; however, he was taken to the Brockville General Hospital for care. It was discovered that the male had been consuming alcohol. A breath demand was refused and he would not comply. As a result, his driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and was charged with refusal to comply with a demand, operation while impaired and dangerous operation. He was later released with conditions and a future court date. Luckily, no one was seriously injured.

Domestic Disturbance Leads to an Arrest

On October 12, 2023, at about 10:30pm, police received a 911 call from a female advising that she had just been assaulted by her 25-year-old, boyfriend, and that he was about to initiate a fight with her father. Police attended the area of Havelock St., where this was reported to be taking place. The 25-year-old, male, was located in the area after being involved is a physical altercation with the father. He was arrested and further investigation revealed that the male had previously assaulted the female by throwing her into a wall and also causing other damage in their apartment. The male then left the Kensington Pkwy. area residence to engage in the physical confrontation with her father. No one was deemed to have life threatening injuries. The 25-year-old, male, was charged with assault, mischief under $5,000 and held for a bail hearing in relation to the incident with his girlfriend.

Impaired Driving

On October 14, 2023, at about 8:00pm, police received a call regarding a female in the Superstore parking lot, that had run out of fuel. The caller had then advised that they believed the female was possibly intoxicated. Officers attended and located the 50-year-old, female, in question. Officers observed signs of impairment by alcohol and she was placed under arrest. She was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing where it was confirmed that she was impaired and over the legal limit. Her vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. She was released with a future court date.

Male Arrested After Domestic Dispute

On October 14, 2023, at about 1:00am, police received a call to attend the Walmart parking lot, in relation to a female screaming at a male in a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the couple along with their young child. Investigation revealed that the two had been in a verbal altercation consisting of childish antics and insults for much of the evening. This continued to escalate to a point that the 28-year-old, male, flew into a fit of rage. He assaulted the female by getting on top of her and striking her arms and torso in front of their child. He then proceeded to choke the female while she struggled to escape. During that struggle, she was able to call 911 for assistance. Police arrested and charged the male with two counts of assault, overcome resistance and uttering threats. Safety planning was discussed and he was released with conditions and a future court date.       

Male Arrested for Robbery

On October 15, 2023, at about 10:15pm, police received a call in the area of King St. W., regarding a 46-year-old, male, attempting to take someone’s dog. Police learned that the 46-year-old, male in question, was on conditions to not be outside his residence after consuming alcohol. The male had been consuming and became upset over his own belief that a particular female was not caring for her dog properly. He attempted to take the dog from the female and became assaultive to do so. Police arrived shortly after and placed the male under arrest. He was charged with robbery with violence and fail to comply with release order. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. There were no serious or life-threatening injuries as a result.

Thanksgiving Weekend

During Thanksgiving weekend, the Brockville Police Service responded to 109 calls for service. As a result of those calls police laid four criminal code charges, six Highway Traffic Act charges and four other Provincial Offences consisting of Liquor Licence Act and Trespassing charges.

Warrant Executed During RIDE Program

On October 8, 2023, at about 12:15am, police were conducting RIDE stop checks in the area of William St. During this time, police stopped a vehicle being operated by a 37-year-old, female. A package of unstamped tobacco was observed on the passenger seat of the vehicle. Those were seized and a ticket was issued for possession of unmarked cigarettes. Further investigation revealed that there was also a warrant for her arrest for fraud over $5,000.00, as a result of an investigation in March this year. She was placed under arrest and released with a future court date.

Male Arrested During Domestic Disturbance Investigation

On October 10, 2023, at about 11:00pm, police received a call to a residence on Buell St., regarding a domestic dispute. Officers arrived and spoke to a 36-year-old, male alone with his female partner. Investigation revealed that the female had been assaulted by the male by striking her. The female received non-life-threatening injuries. The male was placed under arrest for assault and failing to comply with probation. He was later released with conditions and a future court date.

Domestic Disturbance Investigation Leads to an Arrest

On October 11, 2023, at about 3:00am, police received a call to attend a residence on Windsor Dr., in relation to a domestic dispute. Initially the information came to police that a female had been assaulted. Investigation revealed that the 27-year-old, female, involved in the dispute was the aggressor and had assaulted her male partner. He received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. She was arrested and charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.00 for causing damage to some property. She was later released with conditions and a future court date.     

Two Suspects Arrested After Being Found in a Residence

On October 3, 2023, at about 11:30am, police received a call regarding sounds of people arguing and items being thrown in an apartment in Balmoral Pl. Officers attended the area and located the apartment in question. There, two male suspects were located; one was a 29-year-old, male, who attempted to flee out a window. The second was a 37-year-old, male, who was found hiding in the bathroom. Investigation revealed that the resident of the apartment was away, these two males did not have permission to be there at the time and had made entry into the unit. Both males were arrested and later released with future court dates. The 29-year-old, male, was charged with unlawfully in a dwelling and the 37-year-old, male, was charged with unlawfully in a dwelling and fail to comply with probation.

Fire at an Encampment

On October 4, 2023, at about 11:30pm, police responded to the area of Kyle Crt., to assist the Brockville Fire Department, in relation to a bush fire. This fire took place in what is known to be a homeless encampment, on the West end of Kyle Crt. Brockville Fire Department responded quickly and was able to control extinguish the fire. However, the dangers of this fire cannot go unnoticed. Not only is the spread of fire dangerous, within the area there were several small explosions which were believed to be caused by propane or fuel containers. The encampment was found to be vacant at the time and luckily, no one was injured in the incident. This is an important reminder for the need of everyone to promote fire safety.

Driving While Prohibited

On October 5, 2023, at about 4:30am, police stopped an un-plated motorcycle, in the area of Stewart Blvd. The driver was identified to be a 38-year-old, male, who investigation revealed was prohibited from driving. This was in relation to a previous impaired driving conviction. As a result, the motorcycle was impounded and the driver was charged with operation while prohibited. He was released with a future court date.       

Shoplifter Arrested

On September 29, 2023, at about 12:00pm, police received a complaint regarding a theft that occurred at Canadian Tire on Parkedale Ave. Information was that a suspect had attended the store and selected an electric bike, valued at approximately $2,800.00. The suspect fled the area after staff attempted to stop them. Investigation revealed that the suspect was a 47-year-old, male. The following day, on September 30, 2023, at about 11:45am, police located the male suspect in the area of Central Ave. He was placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing for the offences of theft under $5,000.00 and failing to comply with probation.

Male Arrested After an Assault and Breaching Non-communication Conditions

On September 29, 2023, at about 3:30pm, police received a call to a residence in the area of Central Ave., in relation to a 47-year-old, male, unwelcome and not leaving the residence. Investigation revealed that the male was on undertaking, bail conditions, to abstain from communicating with the female complainant, due to previous safety concerns. The male was intoxicated, throwing items around and finally when he decided to leave, he shoved the complainant and attended a different residence. Police began communicating with the male and he eventually turned himself over for arrest. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of unlawfully in a dwelling, assault and two counts of fail to comply with undertaking.

Assault with Weapon at Restaurant

On September 30, 2023, at about 6:45pm, a 32-year-old, female, attended a restaurant in the North area of Brockville. While there, staff became concerned with how many alcohol beverages the female had consumed and cut her off from further purchases. This upset the female and resulted in her slapping and striking the server with her cane. Police were notified and they attended and placed the female under arrest. She was charged with assault, assault with a weapon and later released with conditions and a future court date.  

Break and Enter

On October 1, 2023, at about 6:45pm, police received a call regarding a suspect who was observed throwing a rock through a window at Beattie Dodge on Chase St. The suspect was observed entering the building and police responded quickly to search the area. This resulted in the suspect attempting to flee on foot, however, officers were able to make the arrest without anyone being injured. Police identified the suspect to be a 39-year-old male, who was already on probation. He was charged with break and enter, three counts of fail to comply with probation and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Assault and Multiple Disturbances

On October 2, 2023, at about 12:15am, police received information of a suspicious person causing a disturbance by yelling and banging on doors to a residence on King St. E. The suspicious person was described as intoxicated female, who was believed to be a neighbour to the complainant.  Once the banging stopped, the complainant exited the residence for a moment. Then she was confronted by the suspicious person where she was punched in the face after a brief argument. Police attended but were unable to locate the suspect, until later at about 2:30am, when another disturbance call was received in the area. Now, the same female suspect from the previous incident was involved in another altercation with a separate person. Police did arrest the intoxicated, 24-year-old, female. She was found to have a curfew condition where she is to remain inside her residence at night. She was charged with assault and fail to comply with undertaking. She was later released with a future court date.

Arrest Made After a Break and Enter

On September 27, 2023, at about 6:30pm, police received a call regarding an unknown person entering a residence in the area of Swiftwaters Rd. The suspect entered through the garage and into the home, where they were confronted by the home owner. This startled the suspect and they attempted to leave. Moments later, officers arrived on scene and arrested the suspect who was identified as a 34-year-old, male, who was intoxicated. He was held in custody until sober and released on conditions after being charged with break and enter.

Impaired Driving

On September 26, 2023, at about 8:30pm, police received a call regarding a male operating a vehicle on the train tracks in the area of Ormond St. Officers arrived and located the vehicle parked on the tracks between Ormond St. and Park St. There was a 30-year-old, male, alone in the vehicle. Investigation revealed that the male was intoxicated and officer’s had concern for his well-being, as he was parked on the tracks. He was placed under arrest for impaired operation and taken for further testing. Once testing was complete, it was confirmed that he was impaired by alcohol. His vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with impaired operation and impaired operation – blood alcohol over 80mg.   

We are aware of the concerns, from many in our community, about alleged assaults, described as sexual in nature. We are attentive to these concerns from our community and take investigations of this nature seriously. Thus far, we do not have evidence or information to believe that any public safety messaging is necessary. We are sensitive to victims of crime and as always, we encourage anyone with information to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The Brockville Police would like to remind everyone that it’s always important to take proper precaution and make decisions to promote your personal safety. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind, no matter where you are:

• If walking at night; try to walk in pairs or groups.
• If walking at night; try to take routes that are lit and populated.
• Carry a flashlight and cell phone.
• Consider carrying a whistle or personal alarm device to attract attention, in the event of an emergency.

Public Safety is the number one priority of the Brockville Police Service. We strive for this security with the partnerships in our community.    

Theft of Tools from Building

On September 23, 2023, police received information about a break and enter to the old Black and Decker building on Central Ave., which, had some property stolen. It was found that the building had been entered overnight on September 22^nd, where two air compressors were taken.  Police were involved with a 48-year-old, male, earlier the same night and had information about him that identified him to be a suspect of the incident. Further investigation revealed that the male in question was found to have been in possession of the stolen property from the building. That suspect was located and arrested on the night of September 23^rd and charged with possession of stolen property and fail to comply with probation. He was released with a future court date.

Male Arrested after Causing a Disturbance and Obstructing Police Performing Duties

On September 24, 2023, at about 9:00am, police were in the area of Bartholomew St., investigating a motor vehicle collision. During the investigation, a 22-year-old, male, who was a family member of individuals involved in the collision, attended the scene. Once he arrived he began walking through the scene of the collision, berating officers, threatening one of the involved drivers and causing issues interfering with traffic control. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, however, the male only became more agitated. Due to the disruption and interference with officers’ duties, the male had to be placed under arrest. He was taken to Brockville Police Service where his behaviour continued. He was held for bail and charged with obstruct police, causing a disturbance, fail to comply with probation and uttering threats to cause harm.    

Domestic Disturbance

On September 25, 2023, at about 12:00am, police received a call to attend a residence on Abbott St., in regards to a domestic dispute. Investigation revealed that a 39-year-old, male, was involved in an argument with his girlfriend. The argument escalated and the male had damaged property in the residence, choked her, threw her on the floor and a struck her with a broom stick. The male had fled just prior to police arrival, but officers quickly located the male in a nearby area. He was arrested for assault with a weapon, two counts of assault, overcome resistance by attempting to choke, mischief under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. The female received non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police Memorial Ride To Remember and Run To Remember

Today, Police officers from across the Province will be coming to Brockville as they honour all of our fallen heroes in policing. We will be welcoming those who are paying their respects as they take part in the Canadian Police Memorial Ride To Remember and Run To Remember. There will be a ceremony held at Court House Sq., this afternoon at approximately 5:30pm. Please,  come remember with us.

Robbery Investigation Leads to an Arrest

On September 20, 2023, at about 9:00am, police received a report of a robbery, that took place in the area of the Metro grocery store, on King St. W. It was learned that an unknown male had approached a female in the parking lot, wearing a disguise consisting of a wig and sunglasses. The suspect proceeded to forcibly take the victim’s purse from her while she was carrying it. The suspect fled the area and discarded some of the items used in the disguise. Shortly after, further information was received that the victim’s banking cards were being used at other locations. From that, officers discovered a better description of the suspect, which led to his identity. At about 5:00pm, officers located the suspect in the downtown area and identified him to be a 26-year-old, male. He was arrested and held for bail for the offences of robbery, disguise with intent, possession of a credit card and fail to comply with probation.

Weapons Call

On September 16, 2023, at about 7:00am, police received a call to attend the area of the LCBO on King St. W., in relation to a male believed to be in possession of a gun and yelling. Officers quickly responded to the area and located the suspect in question. He was identified to be a 20-year-old, male. He did have a holster containing a hand BB gun around his torso. He was arrested and safely taken into custody. Investigation revealed that he was in some type of verbal altercation, before police arrival. However, the other involved individual was undetermined. It was also believed that, at one point, the suspect had the BB gun out of the holster causing additional concern to witnesses. The male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and held in custody for a bail hearing.   

Break and Enter and Home Owner Assaulted

On September 16, 2023, at about 7:30am, police received a call regarding a 24-year-old, male, who entered a residence on Wall St., looking for an individual. While the suspect was in the residence, he assaulted the one of the residents by punching them and threatening harm. The suspect left the and approximately an hour later, police learned that the same suspect had assaulted a stranger in the area of King St. W. The two victims in these incidents suffered non-life-threatening injuries. As police were investigating these incidents, reports were received of the suspect attending back to the residence on Wall St. Officers quickly responded and arrested the male after he attempted to flee. After reviewing the facts of both incidents, he was held in custody for a bail hearing on the following charges; break and enter, two counts of assault, uttering threats and four counts of fail to comply with probation.